Literacy In PE
A PE4Learning Perspective...

Word Cloud Generators
Tagxedo Word Cloud in the form of recognisable shapes. Students can access this for free in web browser. Available @ http://www.tagxedo.com/app.html | Wordle Word Clouds which are random and in no recognisable shape. Good for word mind maps. Students can access this for free in web browser [Java Plugin Required] Available @ http://www.wordle.net/create | WordFoto IOS application [iPad/iPhone] which costs £1.49. Upload any photo/image and add up to 15 words to the picture. App does all of the editing for you, you simply type the words you want to add. Available @ http://www.wordfoto.com/ |
Tagxedo
Available @ http://www.tagxedo.com/app.html
Wordle
Available @ http://www.wordle.net/create
WordFoto
Available @ http://www.wordfoto.com/
Alternative Word Cloud Generators

Literacy For Learning - Theory Ideas
Solo Taxonomy (Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes) provides a simple, reliable and robust model for three levels of understanding – surface deep and conceptual - questions can be differentiated and applied to this structure. | Matrix Difficulty The general level of difficulty of a question increases...A "What is?" question is normally easier to create than a "How might?" question. | Photo Inspiration Adding a photo to the middle of the grid can spark interest, curiosity and deeper thinking to formulate questions related to that image. |
Solo Taxonomy
Matrix Difficulty
FeedForward Feedback - Literacy A4L

How To Use FeedForward Feedback - Marking Tool
Step 1 - Set a piece of written work (we set 10/20 mark question for PE in Mock Exams)
Step 2 - Teacher marks it, providing written comments, highlighted errors etc. looking for the themes within the matrix above (e.g. key terminology, written communication, too vague, subject knowledge etc.)
Step 3 - Hand the student back their marked work and one of the FeedForward matrix sheets above. The student then proof reads their marked work, looking for comments/feedback related to the matrix, and highlights or colours in the matrix boxes which are relevant or suggest need improvement.
Step 4 - The student prioritises a matrix box (e.g. Literacy - spelling/punctuation) which has been highlighted as a common mistake or a box which has had a significant impact upon their mark, and uses this as a target to improve upon when they next come to do a mock exam or written piece.
Step 5 - Taking this forward, the student can act upon feedback and choose to mindmap, repeat question or highlight mark scheme. One of which will be most relevant to acting upon the feedback from the matrix boxes. This step can be a multitude of tasks whereby the teacher can also decide upon on a task on how best to address the common mistakes the student made.
Exam Question Papers - Modified For Literacy Focus

PE4Learning - Literacy Within Exams
Step 1 - Breaking the question down into its simplest parts is a good exam technique tool. The COMMAND word is Identify [two types specifically], the SUBJECT/TOPIC is Strength, and the SUBJECT/FOCUS is the method of measuring strength.
Step 2 - Key Terminology which looks at jotting down all of the syllabus specific key words and their spellings to be used within the answer.
Step 3 - Structure looks at bullet pointing a brief overview of how the answer might look/pan out with a focus on how many marks its worth and using PEE (Point, Explain, Example) or IDEA/IDEC (Identify, Describe, Explain/Example, Analyze or Conclude).
Then using the adapted Mark Scheme below to mark and assess knowledge and understanding, spelling, structure of answer etc. Student's usually highlight what was missed in the answer to draw attention to areas of development for future revision.

