Titus Andronicus
Sep23

Titus Andronicus

English Literature: Shakespeare and the Literary Heritage As is outlined in the year plan, this term is all about the study of a Shakespearian play and the comparison of it with another text from the English Literary Heritage. We have started this project off with a bang with our first visit from Chris from the Royal Shakespeare Company who took everyone through the very complex plot of the play in a dynamic Friday afternoon lesson....

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The Gift of the Gab
Sep09

The Gift of the Gab

In preparation for your presentation of your Theme Study in two weeks, we’re looking at the key features of great speaking. This presentation outlines three key aspects of the content or text of your presentation that will make it more powerful when you present it to your audience. You should try to deliberately include devices like these in your own Theme Study presentation.  

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Practice for Examinations
Jul05

Practice for Examinations

In class we have been exploring bias through looking at two newspapers’ treatment of the same issue. The students had to explore the following questions in relation to the attached...

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An Example of a Single Theme Study Entry
Jun26

An Example of a Single Theme Study Entry

Religion And Society (1984 George Orwell) I have been reading the book ’1984′ by George Orwell, in relation to my theme studies this text has great relevance to what my theme is about. The book displays differences in society and how segregation works, this relates directly to the theme ‘Religion And Society’ because we see segregation and differences in society caused often by religion. In the book ’1984′ we do not see any religion...

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Controlled Assessment Guidance: Creative Writing, Poetry Stimulus
May14
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