7L- Creative Writing Day

I am exhausted! I've just had what has to be one of my favourite days at work since I've started teaching. I have spent the entire day with my GORGEOUS year 7s and Mr Tim Rylands just being creative.

7L were absolutely fantastic- their behaviour, their participation and the work they produced. An absolute credit to the school and, most importantly, themselves. On top of that, since getting home I've already received a phonecall from Mr Rylands telling me how much he enjoyed working with them as well. I am very, VERY proud!

Thank you 7L. You are all truly inspirational!

Yr 6: Creative Writing with Tim Rylands- part 1

What a day! For the last two hours I've been sat in the Learning Resource Centre, with 24 pupils from our local primary schools, a selection of their teachers and LSAs and the incredibly inspiring Tim Rylands (not forgetting the lovely Sarah). We've explored a new world AND created a range of incredibly impressive pieces of descriptive writing. The pupils were all amazing: enthusiastic, attentive and extrememly responsive. I'm looking forward to next year's year 7 already!

Check out my thoughts on the day's adventure at Mr Ryland's blog http://www.timrylands.com/blog/ along with a fabulous selection of pictures from the day. A big thank you to all those who helped me organise the day and were a part of it. Most importantly, a big thank you to the awesome selection of children that attended... I don't know about you, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Yr 10: Pre 1914 Poetry essay

Here you go then, the guide for your second essay year 10. These sections are not yet in any particular order- you need to decide which order you think is appropriate according to your ideas

Compare and Contrast the Poems: ‘A London Fete’ by Coventry Patmore and ‘A Case of Murder’ by Vernon Scannell.


Diction:
has the poet chosen to use any particular type (or pattern) of words?

Rhyme:
Has the poet used any Rhyme? Is there a pattern? What is the effect of this?

Imagery:
What imagery has the poet used? (metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration etc) is it aural or visual? Why do you think he has done this?

Purpose:
Why do you think the poet wrote this poem? Do you think he had a message/ moral he wanted to share with people?

Shape/structure:
How has the poet structure the poem? Why do you think he has done it this way? Do there seem to be any changes in the poem (time/ perspective/ person etc)?

Mood:
What is the mood or tone of the poem? How does the poet create this feeling?

Other:
Is there anything else you think is interesting or important? E.g. what does the title make you think of?

Rhythm:
What is the rhythm or pace of the poem like? What is the effect of this?

Good Luck- the deadline in Tuesday, January 20th .Please come and see me or usethe blog if you have any questions.