I am writing some stimulus PowerPoints to explore critical readings of Gatsby as part of my prep for A level American Literature (OCR). In the creation of these powerpoints, I have leaned extensively on Lois Tyson: Critical Theory Today - …
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MOCK IGCSE English Literature 2018
Mock IGCSE English Literature I hope this paper is helpful. Read More "MOCK IGCSE English Literature 2018"
On that BBC Inspector Calls
Disclaimer: I would watch and listen to Ken Stott and David Thewlis read a telephone directory to each other. This is not about them... Yesterday I watched the first 20 minutes or so with my Year 10s who have read …
OCR A level: Planning the Dystopia essay (1)
To focus the Upper 6th on planning the comparative essay in the examination.... Planning the Dystopian essay H472-01_MS_June17 H472-02 QP Jun17_AC - Copyright amended Read More "OCR A level: Planning the Dystopia essay (1)"
Ibsen/Chaucer comparisons
This chart (A3) is to help the upper 6th work on establishing clear literary points of comparison between Chaucer and Ibsen for the OCR A level exam. We are running Doll's House with The Merchant's Tale. I have adapted the …
An introduction to English Literature: initial thoughts.
Next year, Year 12 begin the first straight-through teaching of English Literature at A level. The unnecessary hiatus of AS has been lifted and we may have a bit more time to explore the subject. My intention is to try …
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Edexcel IGCSE poetry for Lit (Anthology C)
I am preparing Y10 for the Anthology C poems for Edexcel. This is a draft spreadsheet to try to organise their thinking in relation to the 16 poems.. I would welcome feedback and suggestions. poems reference grid Read More "Edexcel …
