Summer Homework
Summer Homework
At Higher, you will be challenged with writing on the collected works of the poet Carol Ann Duffy.
Carol Ann Duffy - Poetry Pack Download
In order to help prepare yourself for the work that we will do on these poems, you should download and read through the linked collection of her work.
Please be prepared to discuss the aspects of the texts you found most interesting upon your return to school after the summer holidays.
Guides to Writing Critical Essays
The Tasty Pizza of Essay Goodness... (and other extended metaphors) - a guide to what is expected of your critical essay and some tips on how to create a full response
Asserting your thoughts - Analysis and Evaluation
How To Write A Critical Essay
Great Verbs - Analytical Writing
Linking Language
Please note, examples of Critical Essay writing can be found under the"Examples of Writing" tab.
The Great Gatsby:
The Great Gatsby - Revision Guide
The Great Gatsby - Symbolism Guide
What's with the plant names? - Web Article
Gatsby - Introduction to Themes
Gatsby - Character Relationships
Making Assertions
Mini-Essay Help
The Great Gatsby - Chapter Review:
Chapters 1 and 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7 and Symbolism
Chapter 8 and Characters as Symbols
Chapter 9 and Narrative Structure
Poetry Texts - Annotated:
Originally - Carol Ann Duffy
Havisham - Carol Ann Duffy
War Photographer - Carol Ann Duffy
Anne Hathaway - Carol Anne Duffy
Valentine - Carol Anne Duffy
Mrs Midas - Carol Anne Duffy
Decomposition - Zulfikar Ghose
Black Mirror:
Series 2, Episode 2, "White Bear", is available to view for free on 4OD.
Click here to go to the 4OD page
Black Mirror - complete unit with reviews of the show at the end. Ideal for further close reading practise (killing two birds with one stone!)
Pan's Labyrinth:
Pan's Labyrinth - Unit of Work
For some reason the formatting has gone squiffy on this. It would be best to see me for a hard copy if you are considering responding on it in the final exam.
Close Reading:
Close Reading - The "Bible" of Understanding and Analysis
Close Reading Revision Tasks
Linking Questions - Practise
