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Tobacco Road: Unseen for US Lit (OCR)
This passage from Tobacco Road was given to my Upper 6th students today: Erskine Caldwell - Tobacco Road (1932) Lov Bensey trudged homeward through the deep white sand of the gully-washed tobacco road with a sack of winter turnips on …
American Literature task: Hope in Adversity.
An essay seminar: Jerry in Upper 6th presents with discussion. https://jwpblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/190329_001.mp3 I hope this is useful. Read More "American Literature task: Hope in Adversity."
‘Female characters are often depicted on the sidelines in American literature.’ Essay give back and presentation (OCR)
An essay presentation is attached below together with the class discussion of the same. https://jwpblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/190328_001.mp3 Read More "‘Female characters are often depicted on the sidelines in American literature.’ Essay give back and presentation (OCR)"
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 …
