Wooooooooooooooooooo examinations are done!! With a whole month to wait in anticipation before the results are published!
Now it's time to focus on that coursework.
To recap:
Y12 - A recreative piece on Othello (focusing on a minor character which offers a gap in the narrative to explore)
Y13 - A comparative essay of Orwell's '1984' and a text of your choice.
First drafts are due the first lesson back after half term.
Keep checking back here for potentially useful sources etc
Miss Mitch x
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Monday, 9 January 2012
Litb1 - Which AOs Are Assessed in Which Questions?
As a reminder - although this is something you should know by now!
AO1 - Quality of writing. Use of critical vocabulary - this means know and being able to use the correct literary terminology (juxtaposed, symbolises, dichotomy, connotes etc)
AO2 - Analysis of how LANGUAGE, STRUCTURE and FORM help to shape the meaning of the narrative.
AO3 - Different interpretations and use of textual evidence - quotes or paraphrasing. (Section B includes showing you can make connections between the texts for this AO)
AO4 - Context of production (when it was made and how that affected what was written) and reception (how it was/is received)
Section A
a) AO2 ONLY
This will ask you to focus on a particular section of a text (for example a particular chapter, or the opening etc). You do NOT need to write an introduction or conclusion.
You do NOT need to make any different interpretations.
You do NOT need to offer any contextual support.
You DO need to analyse LANGUAGE, STRUCTURE AND FORM in relation to the question.
b) AO1, AO3, AO4
This will ask you about the text in a more general sense. Usually the question will give you an interpretation which you should explore.
You SHOULD consider an opening and closing statement.
You SHOULD consider a range of different interpretations.
You SHOULD consider the importance of contextual factors in supporting your argument.
You do NOT need to consider language, structure and form specifically.
Section B
Considers AO1, AO2, AO3
Open with your line of argument. Where do you stand on the question and what is your answer straight away?
Move on to considering each of the texts in relation to the question and your line of argument about it. Make sure you are considering all of LANGUAGE, STRUCTURE and FORM as well as offering different interpretations.
For a higher mark you will be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your different interpretations.
Don't forget to offer relevant and succinct evidence to support your answers (AO3) where expected of you.
Keep an eye on the time. Leave yourself enough time to check over your work at the end.
Remember that which ever text you write about in Section A - you CAN NOT write about in Section B!!!
For Rossetti poetry you should be considering a minimum of two poems as one 'text'.
AO1 - Quality of writing. Use of critical vocabulary - this means know and being able to use the correct literary terminology (juxtaposed, symbolises, dichotomy, connotes etc)
AO2 - Analysis of how LANGUAGE, STRUCTURE and FORM help to shape the meaning of the narrative.
AO3 - Different interpretations and use of textual evidence - quotes or paraphrasing. (Section B includes showing you can make connections between the texts for this AO)
AO4 - Context of production (when it was made and how that affected what was written) and reception (how it was/is received)
Section A
a) AO2 ONLY
This will ask you to focus on a particular section of a text (for example a particular chapter, or the opening etc). You do NOT need to write an introduction or conclusion.
You do NOT need to make any different interpretations.
You do NOT need to offer any contextual support.
You DO need to analyse LANGUAGE, STRUCTURE AND FORM in relation to the question.
b) AO1, AO3, AO4
This will ask you about the text in a more general sense. Usually the question will give you an interpretation which you should explore.
You SHOULD consider an opening and closing statement.
You SHOULD consider a range of different interpretations.
You SHOULD consider the importance of contextual factors in supporting your argument.
You do NOT need to consider language, structure and form specifically.
Section B
Considers AO1, AO2, AO3
Open with your line of argument. Where do you stand on the question and what is your answer straight away?
Move on to considering each of the texts in relation to the question and your line of argument about it. Make sure you are considering all of LANGUAGE, STRUCTURE and FORM as well as offering different interpretations.
For a higher mark you will be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your different interpretations.
Don't forget to offer relevant and succinct evidence to support your answers (AO3) where expected of you.
Keep an eye on the time. Leave yourself enough time to check over your work at the end.
Remember that which ever text you write about in Section A - you CAN NOT write about in Section B!!!
For Rossetti poetry you should be considering a minimum of two poems as one 'text'.
What Is Language, Structure and Form?
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| A break down of how you should be considering the use of Language, Structure and Form (AO2) |
Thursday, 5 January 2012
More Shmoop-y Goodness!
Litb1
The Great Gatsby: http://www.shmoop.com/great-gatsby/
The Goblin Market: http://www.shmoop.com/goblin-market/
Litb3
Dracula: http://www.shmoop.com/dracula/
Macbeth: http://www.shmoop.com/macbeth/
The Great Gatsby: http://www.shmoop.com/great-gatsby/
The Goblin Market: http://www.shmoop.com/goblin-market/
Litb3
Dracula: http://www.shmoop.com/dracula/
Macbeth: http://www.shmoop.com/macbeth/
The Kite Runner - Revision Guide
Includes some nice sections on:
Points of View/Narrative Voice
Setting
Characters
Tone
Style
Opening and Ending
http://www.shmoop.com/kite-runner/setting.html
Includes some nice sections on:
Points of View/Narrative Voice
Setting
Characters
Tone
Style
Opening and Ending
http://www.shmoop.com/kite-runner/setting.html
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Lastminute.com Podcast Revision
Some last minute notes and tips which you could listen to and take some ideas from...
The Great Gatsby: http://soundcloud.com/fishymedia/literature-podcast-an-as-level
ROTAM: http://soundcloud.com/fishymedia/literature-podcast-two-the
Miss M
Some last minute notes and tips which you could listen to and take some ideas from...
The Great Gatsby: http://soundcloud.com/fishymedia/literature-podcast-an-as-level
ROTAM: http://soundcloud.com/fishymedia/literature-podcast-two-the
Miss M
Litb1 - Rossetti
A very useful and informative radio programme on Rossetti and her poetry - will be very useful for gaining different interpretations (AO3) and offers some insight into the context of her poems (AO4)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b017mvwy
A very useful and informative radio programme on Rossetti and her poetry - will be very useful for gaining different interpretations (AO3) and offers some insight into the context of her poems (AO4)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b017mvwy
Litb1 ROTAM revision
For those still struggling to get their heads around Rime of the Ancient Mariner - the Shmoop revision guide which is an accessible and easy to read.
It offers:
It offers:
- Plot summary
- Part by part analysis
- Narrative techniques used to create the poem (language, structure and form)
- Analysis of themes
- Key quotes
Past Exam Papers
You should already have accessed these but in case you haven't ...
Litb1& 3:http://www.aqa.org.uk/qualifications/a-level/english/english-literature-b/english-literature-b-key-materials.php
Litb1& 3:http://www.aqa.org.uk/qualifications/a-level/english/english-literature-b/english-literature-b-key-materials.php
Litb3 Gothic Conventions
Follow the link below for a nice selection of gothic conventions/motifs/origins:
http://resources.mhs.vic.edu.au/creating/pages/origins.htm
http://resources.mhs.vic.edu.au/creating/pages/origins.htm
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
Another useful blog to check out...
I suggest both you Year 12s and 13s take a look at a blog called BeCurious. It has some lovely resources and discussions specifically for your texts and exams.
Miss Mitch x
Miss Mitch x
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