Teaching Short Stories and Poetry

With significant changes to the text list, many teachers will soon find themselves considering poetry or short story collections for the first time.
 
This session has been designed to build confidence and provide practical classroom ideas for these text types. We'll discuss the unique opportunities they offer, the challenges students often face, and strategies that can help teachers unlock deeper engagement and stronger responses.
 
Whether you're completely new to these text types or simply looking for some fresh approaches, we think you'll find plenty to take away.