A short visualiser introduction for Frost's poem which is in the second section of the Edexcel Anthology for IGCSE. It is part of the material for Language Paper 2. https://videopress.com/v/u90ALlb5?preloadContent=metadata Read More "Introduction to Out, out – (Frost) for Edexcel IGCSE"
Model response to The Promise: Kate Hirshfield for IGCSE ELIT
This is a model response for Edexcel IGCSE Elit paper 1 - the unseen poem. Whilst it is designed for my students in Harrow, the writing is not board specific and I would suggest that all might use it to …
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Essay planning for character: what is the significance of…?
A short video focused on techniques in writing an Elit essay around character. I am using Curley in OMAM here. https://videopress.com/v/hB7Ex8rA?preloadContent=metadata Read More "Essay planning for character: what is the significance of…?"
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Disabled: Owen. Introduction
A short screencast to introduce Owen's poem at IGCSE English. Ideas are appropriate for all boards and all levels of study. https://videopress.com/v/IdDg8qNP?preloadContent=metadata Read More "Disabled: Owen. Introduction"
Huck: The Feud – with commentary
A version of this ppt with commentary added, to support students learning remotely. huck-the-feud with commentaryDownload Read More "Huck: The Feud – with commentary"
OMAM section 3 – companionship and dreams
Year 11, please find the lesson from this morning here. I hope it helps. Sorry for the muddled opening when I'd forgotten how to use Teams. https://videopress.com/v/TNhlIEYk?preloadContent=metadata Read More "OMAM section 3 – companionship and dreams"
Steinbeck’s Letter to Miss Luce
A short post based on Steinbeck's letter to the actress portraying Curley's Wife in a stage production of OMAM. This should be taken alongside my lecture on the topic of CW. Steinbeck’s Letter To Claire LuceLos Gatos [1938]Dear Miss Luce:Annie …
Heaney: Blackberry Picking
This video is a short catch up session delivered for two boys in my U6th class as they prepare their NEA close analysis passage. https://videopress.com/v/9ljCu24B?preloadContent=metadata Read More "Heaney: Blackberry Picking"
Personal: on Art and my father
Every now and then I write a personal blog post. All are welcome to read it, but it will contain nothing which will aid the attainment of a certain grade in any upcoming examinations. It is simply a chance for …
SCASI: An acronym which works.
I made a second video with #TENCOnline in mind - there's no harm in sharing it, although it did not end up in the conference set. I have long maintained that SCASI is a framework to aid students when writing …
