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Updated page - Practising Paper 1: Graphic Novels Free
This week we have updated the page Practising Paper 1: Graphic Novels The page now includes six downloadable extracts with guiding questions as well as some additional materials for two of the extracts....
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Updated page - Practising Paper 1: Drama Free
This week we have updated the page Practising Paper 1: Drama. The page now includes six downloadable extracts with guiding questions as well as some additional materials for two of the extracts. For...
The Literature course
Culture
Culture in Literature Culture is one of 7 concepts that underpin teaching and learning in the English A: Literature Course. Linking to the 3 areas of exploration, these ideas allow students to make points...
The Literature course
The cultural context of a text
On this page you will find a sample approach and handout to support an inquiry into the cultural context of a text. This example comes from the opening chapter of Things Fall Apart as an example but...
The Literature course
Sensory imagery: Antony and Cleopatra
This famous description of Cleopatra, delivered as a monologue by Enobarbus in Antony and Cleopatra, is well known for the richness of the sensory descriptions used to convey the Egyptian queen's beauty...
The Literature course
The Essay
This page focuses on the essay, its origins, some famous examples and some of the problems of clearly defining this (or any) genre. The essay has been described as a "puzzling literary genre"and students...
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While Reading: The Corner
The materials on this page are designed to accompany the fourth and final part of the novel, The Corner. The resources include an overview of the section and further ideas and questions for exploration. Note:...
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The Corner Free
This week we have added another page intended to support a study of Truman Capote's non-fiction novel, In Cold Blood. These materials are designed to accompany the fourth and final part of the novel,...
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While Reading: Answer
The materials on this page are designed to accompany the third part of the novel, Answer. The resources include an overview of the part with pages where Capote cuts between scenes identified, as well...
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Answer Free
This week we have added another page intended to support a study of Truman Capote's non-fiction novel, in Cold Blood. These materials are designed to accompany the third part of the novel, Answer. This...