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Kate Ling, Librarian and YA Author

Primarily a librarian and a published writer for young adults, but years of experience of wearing many hats at UK and international schools means that I have a lot to offer! Resources on: IB Diploma Extended Essay, Study Skills, Research Skills, Creative Writing, Student Council, Reading/Library lists, Book Club Discussion Points, Applying to University, Personal Statements and more.

Primarily a librarian and a published writer for young adults, but years of experience of wearing many hats at UK and international schools means that I have a lot to offer! Resources on: IB Diploma Extended Essay, Study Skills, Research Skills, Creative Writing, Student Council, Reading/Library lists, Book Club Discussion Points, Applying to University, Personal Statements and more.
Not My Holiday
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Not My Holiday

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Creative writing prompt for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. Could act as an extension activity for able writers, but also works for less able. Liven up the traditional “What I Did Over the Summer Holidays” by pairing students to write about each other’s holidays using carefully gathered sensory details via an interview, which they can then use to create a poem. Also good for teaching the vital creative writing skill of show not tell. Allow 10 minutes per interview, around 15-20 for putting the poem together. Poems can be shared at the end of the lesson or next lesson for critique.
A Winter's Tale Lucky Dip
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A Winter's Tale Lucky Dip

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Inspire the more able creative writers with these wintry prompt cards they will incorporate into a short story, before being challenged to incorporate another as yet unseen element. Great for Key Stage 3. An excellent end of term activity that feels like fun, but is actually a real challenge. A piece can emerge that could be refined later.