Sunday, 23 September 2012

Great Gatsby Teacher video on narrative

Here is video feedback on the written assignment on narrative in The Great Gatsby. I comment on some students work and give examples of how to become more detailed and analytical. Here

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Interesting Language Investigation

The end of the Olympics closing speeches would make interesting comparative studies for both A2 language investigations and for AS Language and Power. Boris Johnson's closing speech would make interesting comparison with David Cameron's speech at the same parade. Sebastian Coe's speech could be added to the mix. Find them below. Coe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3pyItoH58Y Cameron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AOfpYcVOyY Johnson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57gg2sinGK0

Tuesday, 11 September 2012

Close analysis on The Wife of Bath Prologue and Tale

Close analysis on the Wife of Bath prologue and tale here by Doc Barbara from her site Classics of English Literature.