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Racism and Gatsby: context
This is a shocking picture of the reality of the racism treated as normal in large metropolitan centres of East Coast USA at the time of writing of Great Gatsby. The novel is set in part in 1922 and we …
An article on Gatsby…
This appeared on the BBC website today: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210209-the-worlds-most-misunderstood-novel . Plenty of food for thought for A Level students. Read More "An article on Gatsby…"
JB Priestley in his own words…
During 1940-41 Priestley was a leading figure on the BBC propaganda services. In this talk, he describes the events of Dunkirk and helps to create the glorious defeat and iconic status of the 'little ships'. https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/postscripts--jb-priestley/zn9xkmn Another talk, given in …
AIC webinar 17/02/21 18.00 (UK)
Please feel free to follow this link to register for an AIC webinar, hosted by David Didau. We will be speaking about the text and answering questions when it is broadcast. https://academy.learningspy.co.uk/event/making-meaning-in-english-an-inspector-calls-with-the-jonathan-peel/ Read More "AIC webinar 17/02/21 18.00 (UK)"
Jerusalem Webinar
Anyone studying or teaching this wonderful play could join me in a webinar tomorrow evening. Hosted by David Didau and in the company of Martin Robinson, we discuss Butterworth's play and will be on hand to answer questions as required! …
On Dreams in OMAM, for Edexcel IGCSE
Obviously anyone could use this slide deck, but it is structured to explore typical Edexcel IGCSE questions. A video of the lecture will follow. i-have-a-dreamDownload https://videopress.com/v/bzbaxSMK?preloadContent=metadata Read More "On Dreams in OMAM, for Edexcel IGCSE"
Munro: Night: Overview visualiser lesson
Today I drew down the curtain on Night in the Edexcel IGCSE anthology with this remote learning overview of the short story. I hope this is useful. https://videopress.com/v/BllJkalm?preloadContent=metadata Read More "Munro: Night: Overview visualiser lesson"
Forbidden Fruit in Ibsen and Chaucer
I am welcoming the U6th back to the most bizarre Spring Term I recall by beginning to review 2 texts studied in the L6th: A Doll's House and The Merchant's Tale. Though we have no idea whether an exam will …
No Problem: Zephaniah. Unseen poetry preparation for IGCSE and Edexcel GCSE
Before I begin, an excellent video of Zephaniah reading this poem can be found here: http://poetrystation.org.uk/poems/no-problem1/ I am not de problem But I bare de brunt Of silly playground taunts An racist stunts, I am not de problem I am …
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(I)GCSE Boost: AIC
This You Tube channel is the brainchild of a Twitter colleague Haili Hughes. It is a great addition to our arsenal of supporting resources. I offer my AIC thoughts here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTwgHGcapbA&feature=youtu.be Read More "(I)GCSE Boost: AIC"
