‘King Lear’
2nd November. Hwk. After our detailed analysis of the first scene in terms of structure (plot and sub-plot and language), character, themes and language, please analyse the rest of act 1 in detail for discussion next lesson.
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The Poetry of John Donne
22nd August. Hwk. ’The Flea’ – analyse and make notes on the content, structure and literary devices. What kind of poem is this? 24th August. Hwk. ’Sun Rising’ – answer the questions on the worksheet as a guide towards understanding. Does anything strike you as unusual about this poem? How does it compare with ‘The [...]
Welcome back grade 12. I hope you have had good holidays and are ready to get to work on the next part of the IBDP Course, the Detailed Study, in preparation for your Individual Oral Commentaries, or IOCs. We shall be studying a selection of the poetry of John Donne and ‘King Lear’ by William [...]
October 10th. After completing the myth comparison poster, I would like you to write an original myth. Please find the directions and criteria here. Due date – 17th October.
Archetypes – Myths and Fairytales
In the first part of this unit, you will study a selection of creation myths from different cultures. What questions do people from very different backgrounds and different times ask about the nature of existence? What can you learn about their environment and the nature of their societies from the myths they created? Does their [...]
Grade 9
Welcome back, grade 9. This year, you will continue to study literature and begin to prepare for the IGCSE First Language English Examination which will take place at the end of grade 10. You will continue to develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You will also learn a variety of functional language skills [...]
The Ascendence of Evil
Friday, 4th November, This week we have discussed and analysed the significance of the events as well as the language and style up to the end of chapter 9. For our next lesson you must analyse chapter 10. How, andf in what ways, are the themes further developed?
