Higher Close Reading
A scheme covering most close reading question types. Continue reading Higher Close Reading
Epidaurus – Guided Tour
Originally – Pointers
Higher English Discursive Topics
Of Mice and Men – Key Incident/ Scene – Exemplar Essay
An example of how you might write a six-paragraph essay on this particular question. Continue reading Of Mice and Men – Key Incident/ Scene – Exemplar Essay
Past Paper Breakdowns
Classical Studies – 2015 Worked Example Paper
This presentation shows how you might go about scoring marks in the exam. Classical Studies – N5 – 2015 Worked Example Paper Please use the 2015 marking criteria as you read through the PowerPoint. Continue reading Classical Studies – 2015 Worked Example Paper
Eight Mark Question – National 5
n5 – national 5 – the eight-mark question – 2018 Continue reading Eight Mark Question – National 5
Higher – The Ten Mark Question
higher – the ten-mark question – 2018 Continue reading Higher – The Ten Mark Question
The Crucible – Ticky Squeak
Essay-writing – Mini Essays – Ticky Squeak – The Crucible Continue reading The Crucible – Ticky Squeak
Tess of the d’Urbervilles – Ticky Squeak
Essay-writing – Mini Essays – Ticky Squeak – Tess of the d’Urbervilles Continue reading Tess of the d’Urbervilles – Ticky Squeak
Classical Studies – The Amphitheatre and Gladiators
Classical Studies – N5 – Pompeii – Amphitheatres Classical Studies – N5 – Pompeii – Gladiators Continue reading Classical Studies – The Amphitheatre and Gladiators
Close Reading – Linking Questions
Notes from class. Close Reading – Linking Sentences Continue reading Close Reading – Linking Questions
Higher Close Reading – Stoicism
Higher – Close Reading – Stoicism – Practice Paper Continue reading Higher Close Reading – Stoicism
National 5 Close Reading Homework
National 5 – Close Reading – Oedipus Continue reading National 5 Close Reading Homework
Persuasive/ Argumentative Essay Structures
Persuasive – Argumentative – Structuring – Structure Continue reading Persuasive/ Argumentative Essay Structures
National 5 Close Reading Homework
Close Reading – Crossing the Rubicon Continue reading National 5 Close Reading Homework
Higher Close Reading Homework
Higher – Close Reading – Handcuffed to a Maniac – Dear Remoaners – Pupil Paper Continue reading Higher Close Reading Homework
Close Reading Formulae
Higher – Close Reading – Question Formulae Continue reading Close Reading Formulae
Persuasive Essay Exemplars
Persuasive Exemplars Continue reading Persuasive Essay Exemplars
The Mystery of the Ninth Legion
What do we know for sure about the ninth legion in Britain? Did the legion really march under an Eagle? When did they “disappear” from Britain? Do we know anything about them after their “disappearance”? Who popularised the story of the Ninth legion? Why do you think the story of the Ninth is so popular? What do YOU think happened to the legion? Sources: … Continue reading The Mystery of the Ninth Legion
Higher/ National 5 Persuasive/Argumentative Topics
Click the link for the full list: Higher – Discursive – Topics Continue reading Higher/ National 5 Persuasive/Argumentative Topics
Thermopolia/ The Forum
Classical Studies – N5 – Pompeii – Thermopolia – Tabernae Classical Studies – N5 – Pompeii – The Forum Continue reading Thermopolia/ The Forum
Higher Close Reading Homework
New Higher – 2015 – All Papers Continue reading Higher Close Reading Homework
Close Reading Homework – Sexism in Football
Close Reading – Sexism in football is in stoppage time – text and questions Continue reading Close Reading Homework – Sexism in Football
Carol Ann Duffy – Quotation Grid
Task from class. Duffy – Selection 2018 – Themes – DONE Continue reading Carol Ann Duffy – Quotation Grid
Roman Housing
Notes from class: Classical Studies – N5 – Pompeii – Domus – Insulae – Villa – Roman Housing Continue reading Roman Housing
Classical Literature – Revision Cards
Classical Literature – Antigone – Possible Answers Continue reading Classical Literature – Revision Cards
Classical Studies – Assignment Topics & Sources
Classical Studies – Assignment Topics – Sources Continue reading Classical Studies – Assignment Topics & Sources
One Size Fits All – Close Reading
This week’s homework. Close Reading – N5 – Higher – One Size Fits All – Text – Questions Continue reading One Size Fits All – Close Reading
Persuasive Writing Techniques
Notes from class today: Writing – Persuasive – Argumentative – Discursive – Techniques Continue reading Persuasive Writing Techniques
A Game of Marbles – Close Reading Paper
For the relevant classes to complete as homework: Close Reading – A Game of Marbles Continue reading A Game of Marbles – Close Reading Paper
Tess of the d’Urbervilles – Quotation Grids
Notes from class: Tess of the d’Urbervilles – Quotations – Grid – New – complete Continue reading Tess of the d’Urbervilles – Quotation Grids
Tess of the d’Urbervilles -Structuring Paragraphs
Notes from class: Tess of the d_Urbervilles – Introductions – Paragraphs – Model – Exeamples Continue reading Tess of the d’Urbervilles -Structuring Paragraphs
Tess of the d’Urbervilles – Chapter Summaries
Chapter 1 Tess’s father, Jack, learns from Parson Tringham that his family descends from the noble d’Urberville line. He proceeds to get hammered. Chapter 2 Tess is introduced, dancing at a May dance. She is dressed in white but wears a red ribbon in her hair. A middle-class boy joins the group but does not dance with Tess. Chapter 3 Tess’s mother tells of her … Continue reading Tess of the d’Urbervilles – Chapter Summaries
The Way My Mother Speaks – Pointers
A short lecture on this addition to the Duffy selection for Higher and National 5. Continue reading The Way My Mother Speaks – Pointers
Classical Athens – Education
Notes from today’s class. Classical Studies – N5 – Athens – Education Continue reading Classical Athens – Education
Duffy – In Mrs Tilscher’s Class – Pointers
A short talk about this addition to the Duffy selection for Higher and National 5. Continue reading Duffy – In Mrs Tilscher’s Class – Pointers
The Parthenon
Notes from class: Classical Studies – N5 – Athens – The Parthenon Continue reading The Parthenon
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