English?
How do I know what I know?
What even are words? 
Why is that spelt that way? 
What is the rule?

I have been going a wee bit crazy this year going deeper into English and how to teach it! 

During my time at school I was a Maths kid. I lovedddd algebraic equations! But give me  even a 30 min English session I use to walk as slow as possible with all the detours so I might miss even 1 minute of it.

I never would have thought looking back at those years that Literacy would go on to become one of my favourite subjects to teach. 

I have been on a 7 year journey, looking at ways to weave "21century skills" with the knowledge needed to read, comprehend and beyond.  

This year my class are 100% bilingual (EAL) and every day I am in awe of how they can hold two or more languages in their heads to navigate their world. 

Let's see where I am in my Literacy journey so far....

Hello Hello, 

Welcome to T.O. LAND. An island in need your help! 

For years, the three tribes - Sorcery, Strength and Stealth tribe lived in Harmony. But this all ended when the evil Neuro and his Neurons came and attacked the lands. 

Neuro wants to bring darkness to all in his path by taking control of the minds of everyone on T.O. LAND.

The only way to defeat the darkness is by growing our light powers to help our enemies become our friends again! 

You need to complete missions to earn your light power as well as badges that help our tribes get stronger. 

Do you think you are ready for the challenge? 

Yes? 

​Great, let's go.......