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
Carol Ann Duffy – War Photographer – Pointers
Carol Ann Duffy -Valentine – Pointers
Carol Ann Duffy – Mrs Midas – Pointers
Figures of the late Republic and early Empire
Choose three of the following figures from the Roman Republic/ early Empire: Gnaeus Pompey Magnus Marcus Crassus Mark Antony Marcus Cicero Cleopatra Julius Caesar Gaius Octavius Livia Drusilla Make enough notes about them to be able to tell someone in no more than sixty seconds: When they were born/died; Where they were born/died; What position(s) they held in the Republic; Why they are a significant … Continue reading Figures of the late Republic and early Empire
Reflective Writing – Topics
Click the link below for a list of possible subject matter for a reflective essay. Reflective Essay Topics Remember, the subject matter is less important than the way you write it. Writing with personality and maturity is the single most important aspect of the task. Remember to talk about your thoughts and feelings, and how they evolved. Continue reading Reflective Writing – Topics
Classical Studies – Athens – Revision
Today’s revision from class. Classical Studies – N5 – Athens – Revision Continue reading Classical Studies – Athens – Revision
Classical Studies – Pompeii – Revision
Tomorrow’s Bootcamp Session will include the task below. Classical Studies – N5 – Pompeii – Revision – Walk Through the Town Continue reading Classical Studies – Pompeii – Revision
Classical Studies Review
Classical Studies – Quiz
Quiz from today’s class. Classical Studies – Revision Quiz – Ninety Questions Continue reading Classical Studies – Quiz
Tess of the d’Urbervilles – Aeschylus
Notes from class: “My appointed fate I must endure as best I can, knowing the power of necessity is irresistible.” – Prometheus Bound, Aeschylus “I suffer the unrelenting savagery of Zeus.” – Prometheus Bound, Aeschylus “Are there any in all this suffering world who endure what I endure?” – Prometheus Bound, Aeschylus An essay on fate might begin… “My appointed fate I … Continue reading Tess of the d’Urbervilles – Aeschylus
