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Thoughts on Class Tension in USA Literature
I try to get my students to plan a level essays for OCR by foregrounding the possible contextual (AO3) elements and only then to look at the specific ideas coming from the texts. With this in mind, here are my …
USA Lit Unseen: Winesburg, Ohio: Sherwood Anderson
Another unseen for critique and comment. This one was examined in 2017. More information on this collection of short stories can be found here. The passage in question: winesburg The passage is written in 1922 and set in the heart …
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Unseen for US Literature (OCR): Howells – A hazard of new fortune
Taken form the 2018 summer examination paper, this passage was the basis for my current U6th mock examination ... howells unseen passage for consideration. From the outset the passage establishes contradictions between attitudes to the Sabbath; perspectives of the …
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US Lit Unseen: White Fang for OCR A level
Jack London's novel pitches man against nature in order to focus upon the 'indomitable' spirit of humanity when faced by the immense barrier of nature. This theme is explored in much literature reflecting the pioneer era - humans in …
Poetic Form and how to use it: A guide for Edexcel IGCSE and all unseen poetry
Dr Ammara Ashraf, who joined my department last term has produced many little gems which glitter proudly in our shared resources area. She has allowed me to share further this PowerPoint on Form for exam students at IGCSE, GCSE and …
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USA lit essay discussion
'In the Land of the Free, the Journey: Quest, conquest and homecoming, is the driving force of literary exploration.' Explore this idea in the texts you have read. Be sure to use GG in your response and to refer to …
A give back: Marking US lit A levels
I recently set this essay for my Upper 6th. The results were variable. For many the essay swiftly became an exercise in listing isolated characters or situations and the Assessment Objectives became lost. The driving AO is AO3 in …
