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Monday, November 29, 2010
James Herriot - James Herriot is not only an author but
James Herriot - James Herriot is not only an author but: ""
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Anthony Horowitz Fan Club - The Official Anthony Horowitz Fan Club
Anthony Horowitz Fan Club - The Official Anthony Horowitz Fan Club: "BEN
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
EXAM STUFF
Close Reading
Response to a FILM text
Response to ONE other text studied in class (please remind students
that they must not use an independently
read/viewed text for these responses. They
cannot use a text from Wide Reading!)
I include a copy of the instruction for yours (and their)
information.
They need to write in black or blue biro.
They need at least two refill sheets to answer the response to text
section.
They have 105 minutes out of the scheduled 120 minutes (the extra is
for administration)
The copy of the Response to Text Questions:
RESPONSE TO TEXTS TOPICS
INSTRUCTIONS:
You will write about TWO texts you have studied in class. One must be
on your film
Choose ONE from any of the following categories:
● Novel
● Play
● Non-fiction
● 2 short stories OR 1 short story and 1 poem
● 2 poems OR 1 short story and 1 poem
AND Complete ONE on:
● Film
Choose ONE question for each text chosen. Write at least 150 words on
your own refill.
You should spend about half an hour on each answer.
You can use the same question for each answer on a different category
if you want to do so. Head up each page with your name, the title of the
text(s) you are writing about and the question number. Support each part
of your answer with specific details or quotations from the text.
Response to a FILM text
Response to ONE other text studied in class (please remind students
that they must not use an independently
read/viewed text for these responses. They
cannot use a text from Wide Reading!)
I include a copy of the instruction for yours (and their)
information.
They need to write in black or blue biro.
They need at least two refill sheets to answer the response to text
section.
They have 105 minutes out of the scheduled 120 minutes (the extra is
for administration)
The copy of the Response to Text Questions:
RESPONSE TO TEXTS TOPICS
INSTRUCTIONS:
You will write about TWO texts you have studied in class. One must be
on your film
Choose ONE from any of the following categories:
● Novel
● Play
● Non-fiction
● 2 short stories OR 1 short story and 1 poem
● 2 poems OR 1 short story and 1 poem
AND Complete ONE on:
● Film
Choose ONE question for each text chosen. Write at least 150 words on
your own refill.
You should spend about half an hour on each answer.
You can use the same question for each answer on a different category
if you want to do so. Head up each page with your name, the title of the
text(s) you are writing about and the question number. Support each part
of your answer with specific details or quotations from the text.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Literary Fan Club
FAQs are documents that list and answer the most common questions on a particular subject. There are hundreds of FAQs on subjects as diverse as Pet Grooming and Cryptography. FAQs are usually written by people who have tired of answering the same question over and over. |
You are the president of a fan club for your favourite author. Eager for literary discussion and insights into your author's works, you set up a mailing list and wait patiently for the flood of subscribers. After a week one member signs up. His first message asks the question, "What books did this author write?" This is not exactly the kind of literary discussion you had in mind. You decide to create some promotional materials to target the right audience for your fan club.
The Task
To attract members to your author's fan club you have decided to create your own web pages. You design an advertisement for the fan club and create a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) list to distribute to new members. You can create these in Microsoft Word and will receive help in putting them up on the Internet.
The Process
1. Choose an author whom you have read and enjoyed. Research your author to find out details of his/her life:
o where and how he/she grew up
o his/her personal relationships
o his/her works
o how his/her work has generally been received
o any other area of his/her life which interests you
2. Develop a FAQ list about your author. What should be obvious to fans of this author? What pieces of trivia would fans enjoy knowing about this author? Remember, your FAQ list should include answers to what you believe may be the most common questions, curiosities, and confusions about your author.
3. Create a full-page advertisement for your fan club. Include:
o a catchy slogan
o the goals of your club (what do you envision members discussing?)
o a few interesting facts about your author that might grab the attention of prospective members
o at least one graphic
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