The Art of Expressing: Unlock the Power of Vocabulary & Sentence Craft
Vocabulary without skill is like paint without a brush—equip your pupils to create powerful writing with the words they learn. In a post-COVID classroom, where attention spans are shrinking and engagement is harder to sustain, traditional
approaches to writing instruction aren’t enough.
This eye-opening CPD course blends science, creativity, and the latest educational research to equip you with
a proven toolkit for enhancing vocabulary, refining sentence construction, and embedding grammar naturally
(without stifling creativity, of course!).
The Science of Writing Mastery
- Research shows that pupils retain new vocabulary only if it’s used meaningfully. Our methods integrate
multi-sensory techniques to ensure words don’t just get learned—they get lived.
- Studies into cognitive load theory highlight that writing success depends on
automating sentence structures, freeing up working memory for deeper creativity. You’ll learn
practical strategies to make this happen in your classroom.
Practical, Classroom-Ready Strategies
- Vocab Mood Boards: A multi-sensory approach to deepen understanding and application of ambitious vocabulary.
- Mundane to Magnificent: Transform dull sentences into
narrative gold, using structured scaffolds that boost fluency.
- Sentence Expander: Teach pupils how to layer vocabulary, adjust tone, and craft impactful writing with precision.
Collaborate, Create, and Plan for Immediate Impact
You won’t just listen and be bored to tears—you’ll actively create. Walk away with an adaptable
writing toolkit that fits into any curriculum structure and delivers
measurable improvements in pupil outcomes.
AI in the Writing Classroom: Friend or Foe?
With AI-powered tools reshaping how we approach literacy, should teachers embrace or resist them? We’ll explore
introductory-level AI applications that can enhance vocabulary exploration and sentence development—without replacing the human voice.
Teaching writing has changed. Have you? Join us in a bid to help the writers of tomorrow find their voice!
Dates: March 5th, 9:15-15:00
Location: Woodlands Conference Suite, Steeton Primary School
Cost: £150 per delegate (£100 for a second delegate from the same school)
Catering: Catering is provided on this course
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