Writing Creatively in the Area of Study – Belonging
When helping students build their confidence in writing, it may be helpful to model from a successful text. This may be difficult if students are not avid or interested readers, and […]
Belonging in Back to Black
Amy Winehouse reveals the pain of a broken relationship in her song Back to Black. The accompanying music video visually explores elements of isolation and despair felt by the persona, […]
2012 TESOL Seminar 5
Even though the technology wasn’t reliable, I appreciate the warm welcome and thanks from all present. It isn’t easy to give up a Saturday, all day, mid term 4 […]
Zines
Short for fanzine or magazine, zines (pronounced zeens) are independently produced alternatives to mainstream publishing and media. They are typically low-tech (handwritten and drawn, photocopied, stapled and made with love) […]
The Casual Vacancy
Rowling has certainly shown her ability to write engagingly about small town people and events that entangle. I found the chapters flowed well and was amused by the everyday behaviours […]
The Scientist – into the world with Coldplay
When choosing related material, students should consider selecting a different text type to their prescribed text. Music videos are rich and detailed texts that provide several modes for analysis: film, […]
Reflective Writing
Writing reflectively is one way for students to think carefully about a text or situation. Read more about the 3D format – Describe, Disclose, Decide – on my ‘Reflective Writing’ […]
Digital Stories
Digital storytelling is an exciting method of detailing student lives and achievements which promotes supportive student relationships. Creating digital stories allows students to develop and strengthen skills in writing, reading, recording audio […]
Music Videos
Music videos are rich cultural texts that represent diverse human experiences. From the gothic splendour of Nine Inch Nails to the bleak angst of Blur, from the ambiguous Avalanches to […]
