Hello! For next Monday (30th September) I’d like you to choose a topic for your individual persuasive speech and do some research so that you have notes to work on and are able to plan and draft your speech in class. You can also use smartphones in class to do research. Don’t print up pages and pages of stuff from websites – half of it won’t be relevant! If you click on the link below you can see the ppt we have been using in class and there is information about the speech and suggestions for possible topics to base your talk on – see slides 38-43.
1AB3 The Hunger Games
Hello! I’ll put homework deadlines and useful resources and on here to help you when you’re doing work at home. Mrs Ruxton
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HOMEWORK – given out 2/10, due Mon 7th October
‘The Hunger Games’ Chapter 1 – Alternative Ending 1/2 to 1 Jotter page You can type it if you want.
Imagine that you are one of the other children at the Reaping. You are waiting to see whose name is going to be picked.
Imagine how you would be feeling and what thoughts might be running through your mind:
• You might be part of the draw for the first time or this might be your last.
• Is your name entered many times or only a few?
• How do you feel about the draw? Will you escape?
• What about your friends or family?
• What do you feel as the name is picked?
• What happens immediately after the first name is read out?
TASK:
Write an alternative ending which describes the moment the name of the first District 12 tribute is drawn out.
Choose your words and images carefully to make your writing tense and exciting to read. Use vivid techniques. Check your sentences and paragraphs carefully.
Write your ending from: ‘The crowd draws in a collective breath and then you can hear a pin drop, and…’ (p20) OR you can start a little bit before this if you want.
LOOK at the resource below if you are stuck
Chapter 1 alt ending template
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HOMEWORK for Monday 30th September – Finish your essay on techniques used to create tension in Chapter 1 of The Hunger Games. The resources below will help you if you are stuck.
5B3 Hieroglyphics
5B3 Homework
Given out 18/9/13 for Monday 23rd September
Complete sentences 1-6 in your own words (on sheet)
5B3 Homework
Given out 11/9/13, due Tuesday 17th September
Hand in the finished draft of your critical essay on ‘A Picture of Zoe’ – on paper please!
Remember to look over the resources on here if you are stuck, including a sample introduction and paragraph plan for the question about prejudice.
Don’t leave your essay until the last minute and check over your work carefully before you hand it in. Have you answered the question?!
5B3 – Here’s a reminder of your ongoing targets for this year.
- Pay attention in class, take detailed notes and complete all tasks set to the best of your ability.
- Regularly review your notes at home – at least once a week.
- Meet homework / coursework deadlines.
- Ask for help when you need it.
- Regularly read a quality newspaper (can be online) to help to develop your close reading skills.
5B3 A Picture of Zoe – Liam Stewart
I’ll add the resources as we use them, then you can check on here for anything you have lost / the dog has eaten / you missed because you were off.