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Each lesson follows the same steps, so the class always knows what comes next: a short story, a warm-up, one teaching point, a model you build in front of the class move by move, a piece you write together, their own writing, and a Lamp Check to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour notes are on every step. Press ? and you get what to say, questions to ask the class and the answers. Press G for model answers at three levels. A timer, hints and reveals are one key away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy your class will remember it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lessons are set in Emberwick, a little harbour town where the lights are going out. Every lesson your class finishes relights more of the painted town, and a class lamp in the corner fills as you go. 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