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How to teach narrative writing in primary school

  • by: Louise Robinson
  • On: 15, Oct 2020
25 min read

How to teach narrative writing in primary school

At Pobble, we take writing seriously — but that doesn’t mean we don’t like to have fun with it! We believe that in order for pupils to become successful writers, they have to be engaged, entertained, ...

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7 spooky writing ideas to try with your class!

‘Tis the season to get spooky! It’s a great time to let children’s imaginations run wild with thoughts of mysterious magic, ghostly goings-on and spooky spells.

Sensory classroom strategies to inspire writing

Sensory classroom strategies are commonplace for SEND pupils. I’d argue, however, they might benefit all children. After all, many pupils find it difficult to express the sensory details that make a p...

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How to stop stationery going missing in your classroom

If you work in a school, you’ve likely been there. The curse of missing stationery! As I’m writing this, I’m reminded of my favourite stapler that went missing from the staffroom about 8 years ago… I’...

12 powerful poetry types to teach your class - with examples!

There are many forms of poetry all with different characteristics and structures. The interplay of words and rhythm can help children understand and appreciate the world around them and find new ways ...

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35 ideas for improving literacy that actually work

At Pobble, we’re on a mission to support schools with improving literacy skills, be it reading, writing or speaking. To help out our fellow teachers, we wanted to share with you a few of our favourite...

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Six super sight word activities

Sight words often have little meaning on their own, but they do contribute a great deal to the meaning of a sentence. Young learners must recognise these frequently encountered words without sounding ...

4 simple tech ideas you can use to improve writing

As an edtech company we're always exploring ways that technology can support the teaching of writing.

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7 super strategies to stop shouting out in class

Does this sound familiar? You’re in the zone, your class is engaged and on task... Then one student, shouts out and breaks your flow.

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The ultimate list of Roald Dahl writing ideas - with examples!

Roald Dahl is one of the world's most famous and beloved authors whose stories brim with magic, mischief and mayhem. His books are used as inspiration for writing lessons in classrooms around the worl...

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