Gifted & Talented – English Language & Literature

1. Gifted & Talented – English Language & Literature • Information and further research to support Gifted & Talented students in English… • Websites: Please have a look at some our of suggestions for curious and inquisitive minds… • www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/.../english/.../index.htm • www.teachingexpertise.com/resources/gifted-talented • www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/.../cpdgifted/cpdresweblinks.html • http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/ • http://www.themanbookerprize.com/ • http://cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature/ • http://www.poetsgraves.co.uk/index.html • http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/poetsHome.do • http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/professions/poets.shtml • http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/writing/

2. Gifted & Talented - English Please have a look at some of our suggestions to inspire you. Books: Anything in bookshops that comes under the heading ‘Classics’ is generally good to stretch and challenge. There are English reading lists for each year group; so we would supply the reading list for the year above. Films/TV Programmes: The West Wing Frankenstein Any adaptations of novels/plays Talking Heads Other: Join debating society Sixth form – attend Poetry and Pies/Pimms Write to local MP Write articles for local press Write articles/produce copy for newsletter Enter writing competitions Join creative writing club Read a variety of newspapers