This week, we have published a few straightforward and engaging activities to help students better identify and discuss tone. Subscribers can find the page here.

As we approach the end of 2023, those of you who teach in northern hemisphere IB schools will in most circumstances be coming to the end of another busy academic term and preparing for a well-deserved break. The work you do, Tim and I know, is often exhausting. We hope, then, that if you are preparing for a break, you have the opportunity to rest and perhaps have a little fun.

The image on this page is from my morning walk with my dogs. When I finish this post, I'm going back out to the town, sans dogs, to a coffee shop and with a book in my pocket. Do not disturb!

With best wishes,

David (and Tim)