Year 13 Coursework due dates

To both classes of Year 13 English Literature

ALL FINAL AND COMPLETED COURSEWORK IS DUE TO ME BY THE END OF THE DAY FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2013

13/5 :  Critical Anthology & the Poetry of War

13/ 3 : Comparative texts (Birdsong + independent choice)

STUDYING THE CRITICAL ANTHOLOGY 2013-14

Student plans for studying the Critical Anthology

All year 13 students have agreed the following :

WHAT ARE THE STUDENTS GOING TO DO?

• The students  will have a very good understanding and knowledge of all sections of the CA
• The students will become fully confident in application of the CA for their coursework and the forthcoming examinations

HOW ARE THE STUDENTS GOING TO DO THIS?

• Work in groups on different sections of the CA
• Take a different section of the CA to ensure breadth / depth of understanding
• prepare a detailed booklet, comprehensive guide, revision guide, critical quotations from wide reading
• Argue strengths and weaknesses of CA / literary interpretation

All to be prepared by Friday 20th September - presentations to take up to 4 lessons and to include interactive features, tasks, discussions, examples

WHY ARE THE STUDENTS GOING TO DO THIS?

• To be successful in all areas of the Year 13 course - coursework and examination

Work on the Gothic

To all Year 13 English Literature students:

In case of inclement weather could you please complete the following:

1. Presentation on Frankenstein - please complete

2. Read 'Dr Faustus' - research the text

3. Essay questions taken from the January 2010 paper:

• To what extent do you agree with the view that in Frankenstein, Mary Shelley is exploring 'the dark side of the human psyche?'
• To what extent do you think gothic literature is characterised by a fascination with death?
• 'Gothic settings are desolate, alienating and full of menace.' In the light of this comment, consider some of the ways in which writers use settings in the gothic texts you have read.
• Consider the view that gothic writing often explores the powerlessness of humanity when faced with the power of the supernatural.

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