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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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Structuring a Paragraph
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-5o1wVGbcS7qoFg6cXNuh9B8FWZlKtjvtuHEOvfUgwE/edit 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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Personal Essay Plan
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-cKuQ7Fpf0k__MV378XlEzz4XvvMniCpqBoV3TjLDro/edit Continue reading
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WB Yeats Teaching Slides
Here is a link to Google slideshow to teach the poetry of WB Yeats. I have also added it to the “links to slides” section on this site. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vjyZ77AUA0dG-noNEvjIbv2xGqwCBzXw-oITlcrqOhE/edit Continue reading
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Character of 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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King Lear Character Overview

There is perhaps no tragic hero in Shakespearean literature whose fatal flaw is so incontrovertibly evidenced in the opening scene. We are immediately introduced to Lear’s hubris, as he forces his daughters to compete for their share of his kingdom in a test that is as superficial as it is superfluous. He is oblivious to Continue reading
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GVVP Glossary
•Mood Pessimistic Uplifting •Atmosphere Disillusioned Outlook •Attitude Continue reading
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About Me
Ms. Cotter’s Class is a run by Claire Cotter, a teacher and SEN Coordinator in Christian Brothers College Cork.
