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Increasing “P” Marks in a Studied Poetry Response
Here is a very useful exercise which can be used for the following: To scaffold notes on a poet To revise poetry and retrieve previously learned knowledge To work on increasing “Clarity of Purpose” marks Begin with this document: (I have used Emily Dickinson as an example) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TQE3QCpbfxY6uo6ovrx9i8x-BrFKaF0GGzOxDuCxPnw/edit Using your notes (or notes on this Continue reading
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Create a Podcast (Tips)
Recording and publishing a podcast is much easier than you’d think. I have compiled a simple guide here for the beginner. Firstly, you’ll need an idea! A good place to start would be getting a TY class to record a few episodes as a project. Perhaps reading scary stories at Halloween would be an engaging Continue reading
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JC English Study Guide
The following is a link to a Google Doc for JC students to use as a way to guide their study coming up to the exam in June. It is designed to be completed over 4 weeks and covers all of the studied elements of the course. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xUIvmy9q5emZNAMFP0JKUGUGweMSyfC1hPwjoWy4aiU/edit Continue reading
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Structuring a Paragraph
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-5o1wVGbcS7qoFg6cXNuh9B8FWZlKtjvtuHEOvfUgwE/edit Continue reading
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King Lear Important Quotation
King Lear General Quotes Cordelia: Nothing.Lear: Nothing can come of nothing, speak again. Which of you shall we say doth love us most?(King Lear to daughters) Unhappy that I am, I cannot heaveMy heart into my mouth. I love your majestyAccording to my bond; no more nor less.(Cordelia to King Lear) Let it be so. Continue reading
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Iago in Othello
Character of Iago Central points: Overall analysis: A completely diabolical villain who exploits characters’ weaknesses and seizes any opportunity to create discord. He remains one of Shakespeare’s most heinous villains. Iago’s contempt for Othello is established from the beginning of the play. In his discussion with Roderigo in scene one, he openly admits that he Continue reading
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Poetic Techniques Bingo
This is a nice way of encouraging students to find and comment on various poetic techniques in both unseen and studied poetry. Students tick all that apply and are then expected to provide examples from within the poem. Continue reading
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Ms. Cotter’s Class is a run by Claire Cotter, a teacher and SEN Coordinator in Christian Brothers College Cork.
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