In class today we looked at how to answer Comprehension Questions.
Comprehension questions ask you to look at the author's attitudes, ideas, opinions and feelings.
We looked at tones, such as sarcastic, angry and conversational.
Wednesday, 6 February 2008
S2 - Introduction to "Merchant" slideshow
For those who missed the introductory Powerpoint on all things Venicey, the show can be downloaded by clicking the link below.
Answers such questions as: What is Iambic Pentameter? What is the play about? Why is some writing in italics? Who are the main characters, and why do they keep talking when they are on their own?
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Answers such questions as: What is Iambic Pentameter? What is the play about? Why is some writing in italics? Who are the main characters, and why do they keep talking when they are on their own?
My only lesson ever to get a spontaneous round of applause!
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S3 - Conduct Unbecoming essay
We looked at a good example of a piece of critical writing which (a) analyses the text/engages with the language - this is in blue to make it stand out, and (b) discusses how character is both established and developed - this is in brown. Look also at how the last sentences in the good example constantly link the ideas back to the question. We also looked at a bad example.
Good example
When Drake is first introduced to the audience, even before his first words, he is established as a man for whom being an officer has been a lifetime ambition:
“Drake looks about as a man finally at peace.” p5
The impression created is that he has found his Shangri-La, somewhere that he has known existed , or perhaps considers that he has arrived in his idea of heaven. It is suggested that his character is one which will blend into the regiment.
This initial characteristic is developed later in the scene. His arrival at the mess has almost over-awed him, and he describes the experience:
“It is like … coming home” p5
The stage direction calls for this to be delivered “quietly”, and the ellipsis suggests Drake is struggling to find the words to describe his feelings. His character is established at this point as having always wanted to be a military man.
Bad Example
Millington is a nightmare. When he turns up, he says “How very uplifting for you.” But he says this in a sarcastic way. This shows that he is a sarcastic character.
Millington is also very disrespectful of military traditions …
Good example
When Drake is first introduced to the audience, even before his first words, he is established as a man for whom being an officer has been a lifetime ambition:
“Drake looks about as a man finally at peace.” p5
The impression created is that he has found his Shangri-La, somewhere that he has known existed , or perhaps considers that he has arrived in his idea of heaven. It is suggested that his character is one which will blend into the regiment.
This initial characteristic is developed later in the scene. His arrival at the mess has almost over-awed him, and he describes the experience:
“It is like … coming home” p5
The stage direction calls for this to be delivered “quietly”, and the ellipsis suggests Drake is struggling to find the words to describe his feelings. His character is established at this point as having always wanted to be a military man.
Bad Example
Millington is a nightmare. When he turns up, he says “How very uplifting for you.” But he says this in a sarcastic way. This shows that he is a sarcastic character.
Millington is also very disrespectful of military traditions …
Monday, 4 February 2008
S5 - Intermediate 1 & 2 - Exam Skills
Don't worry folks, I've not forgotten about you either!
Close reading help is at hand, with the first two presentations on Close Reading skills downloadable below.
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Close reading help is at hand, with the first two presentations on Close Reading skills downloadable below.
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S3 - Exam Skills
Your end-of-year exams are approaching fast - just 8 more lessons to prepare!
For those who haven't subscribed to my mailling list, you can download the first Exam Skills powerpoints below for your viewing pleasure!
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For those who haven't subscribed to my mailling list, you can download the first Exam Skills powerpoints below for your viewing pleasure!
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S2 - The Merchant of Venice
Remember S2 - The greatest writer that ever lived...don't mock the 'PeareFor a copy of Sonnet 73, click the link
S3 - Essay Title and Help Sheet
Conduct Unbecoming - a whodunnit with a historical message that is every bit as relevant today as it ever was!
This week, S3 will be writing their critical essays about the establishment and development of their chosen character: either Millington or Drake, or a comparison between the two.
If you missed previous lessons, handouts are available here ... http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfxsh979_1hdhv55gx - click the link for a copy of the essay sheet from Google Docs
This week, S3 will be writing their critical essays about the establishment and development of their chosen character: either Millington or Drake, or a comparison between the two.
If you missed previous lessons, handouts are available here ... http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfxsh979_1hdhv55gx - click the link for a copy of the essay sheet from Google Docs
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