Ms Martin

‘Miss, why do we look at the connotations of words in such depth; surely the authors don’t think about that when they’re writing?’ Dug out this image of Owen’s ‘Dulce’ manuscript to respond:’gargling/gurgling/gagging/guttering’ -a single word considered closely for effect.

@MsElenaEducates @DrMBoyd @Team_English1 Does it need to link to other poems in the unit? If not, Nettles by Vernon Scannell is an oldy but a goody.

Looking for a good poem to use as an assessment poem for year 7 in our Introduction to Poetry SOW. Any ideas? @Team_English1

@Mathew_Lynch44 I made a similar comment on her post!

“But the way some of these cranks talk ad write now, you’d think everybody has to look after everybody else, as if we’re all mixed up together like bees in a hive - community and all that nonsense.” Comments like hers 👇are why folks teach AIC

@mrs_denglish @Xris32 Yes, have had to restrain myself from commenting!

@Xris32 @MsCMartinTeach And so much of it is total nonsense.

An unbelievable amount of last minute ‘advice’ appearing on TikTok ahead of tomorrow’s Lit exam. I can imagine students falling down a rabbit hole & becoming even more confused & worried as these tips move the focus away from the content & skills they’ve been taught in class.

🚨🚨🚨It’s a DOUBLE celebration 🎉 Y11 and Y7 make the district FINAL. 1-0 win against Kingsmead for the Y11 and 2-1 win against Danesfield for the Y7. #proud2bmwa

@GCSE_Macbeth Infinite Jest - David Foster Wallace The Wind-Up Bird Chronicles - Murakami The Secret History - Tartt The Great Gatsby The Magus - Fowles Cold Comfort Farm - Stella Gibbons Etc etc etc!

What are some of your absolute perfect 10/10, best ever personal favourite novels? Three of mine are: - Wolf Hall - Days Without End - Beloved I love the book recommendations I get on here so OVER TO YOU

@TeacherBusy Such a great idea. As soon as saw it, I thought it would be a brilliant resource. Have you ever seen this from @aoc? Brilliant takedown of a fellow (male) politician who swore at her on the steps of the Capitol building: youtu.be/LI4ueUtkRQ0?si… I use it in a rhetoric unit.

Sitting at my kitchen table planning a lesson on Gloria’s speech from the ‘Barbie’ movie. Having the time of my life to be honest.

@lkm_eng Currently planning exactly this, as our new trust takes this approach. Happy to chat!

@Xris32 Thank you for this, some really good strategies and clear explanations. 😊

'The Struggle with 'Writing Stamina'' ''Writing stamina’ could account for an array of problematic causes. If we do not decipher the underlying causes, then we risk not finding solutions for pupils’ struggles." theconfidentteacher.com/2023/06/the-st…

It's a big hit with children and teachers alike, but did you know @PinkeryENPA Outdoor Learning Centre is also available to hire as #selfcatering accommodation More info here 👇 #familyfun #Hendo #stagdo #tentors #Birthday exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/enjoying/where…

Open evening is such a great night at Heathfield. We are so proud to welcome you all. @CLF_Institute

A few more….@CLF_Institute

@ProseAndTeach @teach_smith Hi! Try these amazing pedagogical experts: @FunkyPedagogy @SPryke2 @Lit_liverbird @teachals @__codexterous @Tom_Needham_ @shadylady222 @GCSE_Macbeth to name but a few….!

Former #Heathfield student, Anna, and former @chathamgrammar student, Sam, each achieved Triple Distinction* in their #AppliedScience #ExtendedDiplomas. 👩🏼‍🎓 Anna is headed to the @UniofExeter to study #DiagnosticRadiography whilst Sam is applying to study #PrimaryEducation.

@JanetEmson @NooPuddles Mhairi McFarlane - funny, romantic etc etc. 😊 I’ve read all her books and always look forward to a new one. Currently re-reading ‘Mad about you’.

Me again! I'm on the look out for feel good books and romance books, books to sweep me off my feet or wrap me up in a book cuddle. Publicists and authors let me know if you have a book that fits the bill. Book lovers let me know if you've read one that sounds like this.

@TeacherBusy If you feel like being spendy I highly recommend Yeti - I’ve got this bad boy - eu.yeti.com/collections/bo… and also one of the mugs with lids for work. 👌🏻

I drink a lot of water (3-4 litres a day) but it means a lot of trips to the water cooler at work. What the chances of me getting one of those 1.5 ltr Stanley cups? Are they out of stock everywhere?

@jjjummer Excellent!

@jjjummer Heading off to Portugal tomorrow with these. 😊

@hmcmenamingmai1 @aranjumper The first description of Daisy is just 👌🏻😍

Geeking out with GATSBY 💕 I’ve never taught this before, very excited to start in September 👩🏻‍🏫