100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Literacy Across the Curriculum

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As Ofsted says, Literacy is a shared responsibility across the curriculum in secondary schools. But for subject teachers and school leaders outside of the English department, this can seem a daunting task. 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Literacy Across the Curriculum contains all sorts of strategies and ideas for ensuring that pupils are developing competency in reading and writing in every subject, from maths to PE, without putting pressure on teachers' time and resources. The perfect quick-reference pocket book, this collection of creative and original ideas from English expert and lead Ofsted inspect Graham Tyrer has something for everyone, ensuring all teachers and school staff are able to support students in gaining confidence in literacy. By picking and choosing relevant ideas, busy teachers can develop both short and long term strategies for cross-curricular teaching that really work, have an impact on whole school learning, and help every pupil reach their potential.

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This book speaks directly to the linguistic needs of all our students and, at the same time, the needs of every pressed teacher in school. A treasure trove of ideas, easily accessible and implemented in any classroom at any time of day. * Gaye Kassir, Assistant Head Teacher, Park High School *
This excellent book is interesting, enthusiastic and clearly explained. It includes a wide range of practical, engaging ideas to dip into and use to help all teachers integrate the centrality of literacy into their teaching repertoire. * Julia Strong, Deputy Director, Talk for Writing *
An excellent all-encompassing book. With just one page per idea, teachers can quickly prepare their lessons, knowing the format will provide all the basics. * Parents in Touch *

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Graham Tyrer has thirty-two years experience of leading and teaching in secondary schools. He was a headteacher of two secondary schools for ten years. Graham's subject specialism is English. He has experience in school improvement and training. Graham is a published author in the field of literacy and school leadership. He won a Times Educational Supplement outstanding literacy initiative award, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust outstanding literacy Every Child Matters national literacy award and secondary teacher of the year award. Graham is a lead inspector for Ofsted.