Resources

Explore the diverse array of teaching and learning resources crafted by Dr. Bricknell, designed to enhance educational experiences for students. Each resource aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and develop students' knowledge and study skills. Available for purchase, these materials cater to various subjects and learning styles, and have been crafted alongside the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Grammar Toolbox

Grammar is like a toolbox; you must take out the right tool for the right job. This requires practise and a comprehensive understanding of the 'rules' of grammar. This book is designed to provide you with the basic tools necessary to get started on your journey to becoming a master of grammar. You will find definitions, examples, and activities to help you.

Mending The Wall

Everyone has gaps in their literacy wall. This resource is a guide to the aspects of literacy that may be a missing brick in the wall. Each term has a definition, example and link to the Australian Core Skills Framework.

Study Gym

This resource is designed to support students and parents with preparing for senior school study. Throughout the text you will find activities, organisation ideas, ways to present your information and a guide to making sure you are preparing and using your time effectively.

Proof Reading Records

These booklets are designed to guide students through their writing, providing checklists, areas for improvement and skills to learn. Proof Reading Records available:

Proof Reading 1
Proof Reading 2
Proof Reading Essays: Advanced
Proof Reading Essays: Standard

Think It Write It: Creative

Think It Write It: Creative is a metacognitive approach to teaching creative writing. The approach is based on research-validated pedagogy, guiding students to develop and value their own writing. They are taught to set, seek, and attain their own personal learning goals through carefully differentiated tasks. Each task is accessible at different levels, encouraging students to develop their writing from literal interpretations of a writing task to metaphorical and satirical responses. Note: There are A3 Posters available to assist in the classroom teaching of this resource.

Think It Write It: Persuasive

Think It Write It: Persuasive teaches students to think about their writing and how to employ the conventions of a variety of persuasive text types. Each task is accessible at different levels, similar to the creative resource. Note: There are A3 Posters available to assist in the classroom teaching of this resource.

Study Booklets: Advanced English

These booklets are aimed to guide students' study and ensure they cover all aspects of the syllabus in preparation for assessment and exams.

Texts and Human Experiences
Module A Textual Conversations
Module B Critical Study: Prose, Drama, Non-Fiction, Film, Media or Shakespearean Drama
Module B Critical Study: Poetry

Study Booklets: Standard English

These booklets are aimed to guide students' study of the Standard English HSC modules and ensure they cover all aspects of the syllabus in preparation for assessment and exams.

Texts and Human Experience
Module A Language, Identity and Culture
Module B Close Study of Literature: Prose, Drama, Non-Fiction, Film, Media
Module B Close Study of Literature: Poetry

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