Well hello there!
Here are some links to the Section 2 materials we looked at today in class. Links to my Prezis on film posters and print ads and to the SQA specimen paper with the new section 2 on it.
Bring it on!
Mr D
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Sailmaker Revision
Yo!
Here are the powerpoints we have used in class, especially for those that have difficulties reading my ‘eco-friendly’ handouts! Like reading it on your phone is any easier! What evz!
Mr D
Enjoy
Blade Runner
Hello Meejits!
Here are the notes that were handed out in class for those with butter-fingers that are likely to have them slip through your fingers or for those that like to have them on your oh-so-smart devices!
Enjoy!
Mr D
Blade Runner_ anatomy of a classic _ BFI
Blade Runner: The Final Cut review – a timeless sci-fi classic | Film | The Guardian
This Future Looks Familiar: Watching Blade Runner in 2017 | Tor.com
Close Reading – Final Question
Hello all,
The final question of the close reading paper asks you to identify two things: ideas that both passages discuss; whether the writers agree and/or disagree on those ideas.
This paper from the SQA gives an example of the final question and some exemplar answers. Pay close attention to answer three: look how simple the structure is.
- Idea that both passages cover
- How the idea is explored in passage 1
- How the idea is explored in passage 2
That structure is then repeated and it is awarded 5 marks. Very simple and straightforward and easy to structure.
Higher English Close Reading Final Q
Mr Douglas
Exemplars
Hi you lot!
I know I’ve given you a lot of stuff recently, but I thought the exemplar essays might be the most useful. So in case you have lost them or didn’t get them, here they are.
Enjoy,
Mr D
Christmas Homework
All I want for Christmas, is homework!
I know it was on all of your Christmas lists to Santa, so here it is.
Complete this essay on Othello for Monday 7th of January. Use your notes, your quotes, the planning we did in class and the exemplar plans and essays I have given you. Here’s what you need in case Santa forgets.
ModelEssayPlan Othello – Turning Point Othello Teacher Analysis Othello Exemplar
In addition, if you did not hand in your personal reflective folio piece before Christmas, I am expecting this too.
If you are looking for something else to do, you should continue to revise Porphyria’s Lover for your prelim in January (yikes) and start to think about a controversial topic that you are passionate about for your discursive essay.
Apart from that (and the work you’ll have from other subjects!) have a wonderful holiday. You’ve worked hard and deserve it.
Merry Christmas,
Mr Douglas
Auschwitz and The Holocaust Essay
Right Third Year!
Here is the majority of the booklet on Auschwitz and The Holocaust that you have been working on as a reminder of the style and content of this type of writing. Pay close attention to how to note down your sources for your bibliography.
Remember, your essay is due on Tuesday 30th October. You have had plenty of time to complete this and ask for help so there should be no exceptions. If you have any questions, ask on here or in class.
Have fun,
Mr Douglas
Titanic Essay
Hello 4E5!
This is a reminder that you have to finish your first draft of your Titanic report for Monday 22nd October! In the event that you “lose” your booklet, I have attached it here for you to download. If you have any questions, you can ask them on here.
Happy writing and happy holiday!
Mr Douglas
“Othello” Act 4 and 5
Here are the sheets for you to work on over the October week. Have them finished for discussion on Monday 22nd October.
Enjoy your holiday!
Mr Douglas
Active Reading HW 1
Hello!
We discussed in class the importance of being familiar with the style and skill of newspaper journalists and columnists in conveying their opinions to their readers. Our job in close reading is to identify and summarise their ideas and opinions, to show how those ideas and opinions create certain effects on the readers, and to say how well the writer creates effects on us.
This week we are simply looking at the understanding element (U) – to identify and summarise the writer’s ideas and opinions. You have to be able to do this in your own words.
Using the attached passage, write down why you think the writer created this article, and for each paragraph summarise the point or opinion he is expressing.
Any questions, ask on here or in class. Homework due Tuesday 9th October.
Mr D
