Nothing interesting is going to happen from now on, I’m afraid, people!
This week we went over in some detail the answers to the 2008 Close Reading and I gave you out the workshop materials for the 2005 one, together with students’ answers (unmarked). We looked at the question on both passages and considered if any of them strayed from the “2 marks for turning up and writing something” rule. Please take on the mantle of a marker and grade the various attempts at the other questions for next week!
Also consider doing some critical (literature) essays – and do them within 45 minutes!
We also considered the language on the label of Allyson’s Vitamin Water bottle. Remember to practise your analytical skills as you live your life between now and May 15. Read adverts, labels, leaflets, newspaper articles – anything – and look at the sentence structure, word choice and so on.
Next week we shall be loking at some actual students' essays and the marks awarded to them by the SQA, and then doing a timed essays on literature. So come prepared! No more spoon-feeding…
However, the class doesn’t start till 7.15 because some people have to do reassessments. Do some revision….
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Well, I'll comment since no one else does. I've just eaten an apple. I don't think all of you are doing enough timed homework. Just thought I'd say...
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