March Madness
1) Pick one of your previous Paper 1 essays and improve it using the PEA paragraphing template.
2a) In the style of the original passage (Touching the Void), continue the story (around 120 words).
2b) Write a commentary comparing your style and language with the orginal. [for this second section, you will be able to use some of your notes from the analysis you did]
2a) In the style of the original passage (Touching the Void), continue the story (around 120 words).
2b) Write a commentary comparing your style and language with the orginal. [for this second section, you will be able to use some of your notes from the analysis you did]
February Focus
...and we are off! Please hand these assignments in before the end of February.
In this month, I want you to apply your grammar knowledge to your analysis of texts. We will focus on this half of the exam so you feel super confident using the terminology you have (should) have learnt over the Winter Break.
I have also chosen passages which come from excellent books so this will develop your creativity simultaneously.
In this month, I want you to apply your grammar knowledge to your analysis of texts. We will focus on this half of the exam so you feel super confident using the terminology you have (should) have learnt over the Winter Break.
I have also chosen passages which come from excellent books so this will develop your creativity simultaneously.
Touching the Void - analysis
Touching the Void, by Joe Simpson, is an amazing, real life account of a mountaineering accident that ends up in survival (obviously, he doesn't die because he writes the book!).
There is now a movie version as well which is excellent and very much like 127 Hours.
Read the following passage and comment on the style and language [15 marks].
There is now a movie version as well which is excellent and very much like 127 Hours.
Read the following passage and comment on the style and language [15 marks].
touching_the_void_passage.docx | |
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Descriptive Writing - analysis
This passage isn't taken from a book but is an example of descriptive writing. There are several different devices in this passage (e.g. alliteration, similes, senses, colours, personification, metaphors) so there should be lots for you to write about in addition to the grammar.
Comment on the style and language in this passage [15 marks].
As the brittle branches of the ancient willow tree danced in the breeze, my mood perked up with the gentle scent of pine wafted into my nose. That smell always reminded me of sunny afternoons at my grandfather’s cottage, where the afternoons were a haze of barbeques and swimming, the stale smell of sweat lingering on Grandpa's brow from the backbreaking labour. I was as happy as a fish in water when I was at the cottage.
Suddenly, with the snap of a twig, I looked up to discover I didn’t recognize my surroundings. I had a slight moment of panic. The directions within the envelope had smudged in my cold, clammy hands. The words were hurriedly scribbled anyway, so my chances of making it out were null. Specks of fuchsia and orange dotted the sky. The impending sunset meant I needed to sort myself out. And fast.
Comment on the style and language in this passage [15 marks].
As the brittle branches of the ancient willow tree danced in the breeze, my mood perked up with the gentle scent of pine wafted into my nose. That smell always reminded me of sunny afternoons at my grandfather’s cottage, where the afternoons were a haze of barbeques and swimming, the stale smell of sweat lingering on Grandpa's brow from the backbreaking labour. I was as happy as a fish in water when I was at the cottage.
Suddenly, with the snap of a twig, I looked up to discover I didn’t recognize my surroundings. I had a slight moment of panic. The directions within the envelope had smudged in my cold, clammy hands. The words were hurriedly scribbled anyway, so my chances of making it out were null. Specks of fuchsia and orange dotted the sky. The impending sunset meant I needed to sort myself out. And fast.
The Kite Runner - analysis
The Kite Runner focuses on the relationship between two boys: Amir and Hassan. It is set in Afghanistan. The extract below is the first chapter but it is a reference to the end of the book (so Amir, the narrator, is an adult here rather than being a boy).
As always, Comment on the style and language in the passage [15 marks].
As always, Comment on the style and language in the passage [15 marks].
december_2001.docx | |
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Around the World in 80 Days - analysis
The difference with this text is that it is non fiction and intended as an informational/entertaining piece of writing. Do exactly as you have been doing but be aware of this when you analyse.
Phileas Fogg is the man who first went around the world in 80 days and then the author, Michael Palin, is retracing his steps.
Comment on the style and language in the passage [15 marks].
Phileas Fogg is the man who first went around the world in 80 days and then the author, Michael Palin, is retracing his steps.
Comment on the style and language in the passage [15 marks].
around_the_world_in_eight_days.docx | |
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WW2 narrative / Josie Vernon's Autobiography - analysis
Below is an extract from Josie Veron's autobiography. She was a young girl during World War 2 in England. Funnily enough, without realising, the location of the narrative is Coventry - where I live!
What you need to notice in this writing is that it is an account of the war but from a child's eyes.
Comment on the style and language in the passage [15 marks].
What you need to notice in this writing is that it is an account of the war but from a child's eyes.
Comment on the style and language in the passage [15 marks].
ww2_narrative.docx | |
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Winter Work! (but with a cute penguin...)
Here we go - get ready for a snow load (!) of work.
I know you will all have different plans for over the holidays so there is no specific date but for your own benefit, you do need to try and work your way through these tasks as soon as possible so you aren't left with lots of work to do in January.
I know you will all have different plans for over the holidays so there is no specific date but for your own benefit, you do need to try and work your way through these tasks as soon as possible so you aren't left with lots of work to do in January.
Terminology Table
Read through the website and then complete the table using your own words. Where possible, please give an example as well. You will need to know all these terms for the exam for your commentary.
terminology_18.12.12.doc | |
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Noun PowerPoints
Work through these PowerPoints to give you a study session on the different nouns. Again, you will need to know these for the commentary sections in the exam.
nouns_18.12.12.ppt | |
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nounsconcrete_18.12.12.ppt | |
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Connotations and Dennotatons
Connotations and dennotations are pretty easy to learn so I have supplied you with two PowerPoints and a teaching pack to work through.
Basically, a dennotation is something factual and connotations are symbols.
For example: a snake
Dennotation - a long reptile
Connotation - evil
Basically, a dennotation is something factual and connotations are symbols.
For example: a snake
Dennotation - a long reptile
Connotation - evil
- Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, the "dictionary definition."¨ For example, if you look up the word snake in a dictionary, you will discover that one of its denotative meanings is "any of numerous scaly, legless, sometimes venomous reptiles¡Khaving a long, tapering, cylindrical body and found in most tropical and temperate regions."
- Connotation, on the other hand, refers to the associations that are connected to a certain word or the emotional suggestions related to that word. The connotative meanings of a word exist together with the denotative meanings. The connotations for the word snake could include evil or danger.
denotation_and_connotation.ppt | |
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denotation_and_connotation-1.ppt | |
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connotation_and_denotation_lesson.pdf | |
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Word Classes
Read through the first grammar section on the 'Grammar' page. Complete this worksheet in exactly the same way as I did with the three examples.
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