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 …
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In an (imaginary) article for Spare Rib Magazine, discuss the suitability of ADH and TMT as texts to be taught in schools.
Another 'critical approaches' essay from my Upper 6th - I like the somewhat exploratory titles and the chance to focus on their research of the critical approaches. We discussed in class the lack of Linde material here, and also of …
Ibsen and Chaucer for OCR: class research docs.
These essays were the fruit of a recent research task set for the Lower 6th as we prepare to leave ADH and TMT for a while. AUTHORIAL CONTEXTS 2 -- essay_ context reception essay FINAL Explain and evaluate feminist and …
Lower 6th essay: The presentation of male power in ADH (act 1) and TMT…
A presentation by Nizar in my Lower 6th on this essay and some discussion of the question. https://jwpblog.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/180118_001.mp3 Read More "Lower 6th essay: The presentation of male power in ADH (act 1) and TMT…"
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Use of Symbols in Doll’s House and The Merchant’s Tale: a student paper.
What it says on the tin: the latest in my Upper Sixth exploration for OCR A level English Lit. https://jwpblog.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/171124_002.mp3 Explore the use of symbolism made by Ibsen and Chaucer in their respective texts Read More "Use of Symbols in …
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Pluto and Januarie
A short paper on the mirroring of Januarie and Pluto and The Merchant's Tale, with class discussion. https://jwpblog.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/171124_001.mp3 Read More "Pluto and Januarie"
Madonna/Whore: May and Nora
This post is really a stimulus for my sixth formers to look more closely into this idea. As we read A Doll's House and The Merchant's Tale, we need to explore a range of contexts to link the two works. …
Links: ADH and TMT setting ideas
The Upper 6th are considering ways in which to link ADH and TMT. This PDF begins their thinking about the use of setting (locus) in the two texts.... setting pdf Read More "Links: ADH and TMT setting ideas"
Respect and Trust – the root of a happy marriage: Merchant’s Tale exploration
This lesson was an exploration of an essay, presented by Nizar, with my Lower Sixth. The sound file is attahced for those who missed the lesson and for general consumption. I think this is a great essay for a Lower …
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Madonna-Whore complex: links for OCR A level
A few starting points for my A level group.... madonnawhore 1 madonnawhore 2 madonnawhore 3 madonnawhore 4 Read More "Madonna-Whore complex: links for OCR A level"
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