English teacher and private tutor, Shakespeare nerd, lover of Italy, Fall Out Boy fan.
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English teachers, there's an article on Duffy's inspiration for 'War Photographer' in today's Guardian.
‘It’s been a cesspit, really, my life’: war photographer Don McCullin on 19 of his greatest pictures theguardian.com/artanddesign…
I think Wish You Were Her is my favourite @BooksandChokers book so far. An autistic love story that had me hooked ❤️
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They're here!!! Copies for SHAKESPEARE'S BORROWED FEATHERS @ManchesterUP have arrived! 🎊🥳🥂
If you would like a #free copy, RT this post and give us a follow. I will pick a winner at random by the end of the week.
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Been to London today for a second and last watch of @NextToNormalUK before it closes next week. Brilliant work from all concerned and always a pleasure to see @DickLeFenwick perform. Probably the best production I have ever seen.
Went to the matinee performance of Next to Normal today. It was astounding, brilliant performances and vocals all round. Also great to see @DickLeFenwick on stage for the first time in quite a while.
I have just stormed my way through 'Keedie' by @BooksandChokers and its my favourite so far of her books. The autistic representation is so good. I think I'm more of a Keedie than an Addie and it warmed my late diagnosed heart. Thank you, Elle.
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Obligatory BOOK GIVEAWAY!
‘100 for 100: Macbeth’ is out a week today. We’re so excited to share it with you.
Repost this and we’ll pick a winner at random on Wednesday to receive a free copy! 🏴👑🗡️
@teachals @JohnCattEd @Team_English1
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🚨We’re giving away a class set of Scholastic’s annotation-friendly editions of Macbeth! For your chance to win these 30 copies of Macbeth for your school, simply like, follow us and share this post by 10am BST on Thursday 19/10/23. #teamenglish #gcseenglish #englishlit
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Autistic adults have meltdowns too. Even those who have full-time jobs and appear to function like the average neurotypical. Meltdowns might be more hidden. They might not come out until the person is home or in a safe space, but they happen. And they’re exhausting.
Very proud of Ben for having his review of Othello published in this issue of Teaching Shakespeare.
Reviews of @franticassembly Othello by Ben Gray a 6th former from Felixstowe School and snippets of reflections on @The_Globe The Tempest by Year 7 @RTS_Twickenham as well as a review of routledge.com/Shakespeare-Ed… by @rm_mackenzie who also wrote a fantastic piece in issue 23.
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We’re giving away a class set of Scholastic’s annotation-friendly editions of Macbeth!
For your chance to win these 30 copies of Macbeth for your school, simply follow us and share this post by 10am BST on Tuesday 11/07/23.
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ALT Win 30 books for your school - image shows copies of Macbeth
Ugh. I am struggling. It's so hot. I'm on day 6 of a horrible chest infection. The antibiotics are upsetting my stomach. I could just about cope with being too hot or unwell, but both at once is tough.
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📚🎉FREE BOOK ALERT🎉📚 Celebrate publication week with us and enter for a chance to win a copy of "The Writing Book" - packed with ideas and modelled texts to use with your class. Simply like & RT to enter. The winner will be announced Monday! #FreeBooks #Giveaway #Education
