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11 Dec 2018

A Community of Practice: Teaching Reading

Applications for participation in the 2019 program are now open.

21 Nov 2018

100 Notable Books

What have you read from this list and what will you be reading over the summer break?

20 Nov 2018

Carpentaria

Thanks to Reading Australia (Copyright Agency) and The Garret for this excellent resource on writer Alexis Wright, including discussion of her book Carpentaria (new text on 2019 VCE Literature...

20 Nov 2018

The magic of reading aloud

"We all need that third place, that safe room, that reading aloud provides. We all need that chance to see each other."

19 Nov 2018

Language that falls out of use

Why some words deserve to fall out of use

19 Nov 2018

Modal verbs

Some really interesting discussion in here about modal verbs.

18 Nov 2018

Great videos!

Great resources here for teachers of Literature (Othello), English Language, Shakespeare, Poetry.

18 Nov 2018

Leadership grants for women

Grants available for women who work in schools to support their participation in a leadership development program.

11 Nov 2018

The Balfour Correspondent

VATE members are eligible for a concession rate for the book launch of The Balfour Correspondent, and to receive free copies of this text for use in classes.