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.

Yr 7: Readathon

Hello all Readathon sponsees. Hopefully you're almost ready to get reading over half-term: Reading material selected; sponsors building up. This week the library is open at lunch time only to you. We have a selection of teachers and other members of staff organised to read part of their favourite book to you as well a someone coming in on Tuesday to read to you in Cornish. Who knows what else we'll get up to?

7L: Work Poems

Hello 7L. I would like to send off our work poems by Thursday at the lastest so if you took your poem home to finish, you need to make sure you get then back in to me.

Thanks

Miss C.

National Poetry Day

Did you know that Thursday 9th October is National Poetry Day?

What is your favourite poem or song?

One of mine is:

Sonnet 130

My mistress's eyes are nothing like the sun;

Coral is far more red than her lip's red;

If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun,

If hair be wires, black wires grow on her head.

I have seen roses damasked, red and white,

But no such roses see I in her cheeks;

In some perfumes there is more delight

Than the breath with which my mistress reeks.

I love to hear her speak, yet well I know,

Music hath a far more pleasing sound;

I grant I never saw a goddess go;

My mistress, when she walks, treads on the ground.

And yet, by heaven, I think my love as rare

As any she belied with false compare.

By William Shakespeare. (As if you couldn't have guessed)

Yr 11: Curley's Wife

You all came up with some really strong points in today's debate about Curley's Wife. I was impressed (as always) by your reasoning and use of evidence- it was not easy to decide who had the strongest argument. Also, you worked very effectively in large groups- not always easy!

I'd love to know your individual opinions though- Do you think Curley's Wife deserves our sympathy? Why or why not?

Year 7: Readathon

Right, I've already given out about 30 sponsorship forms and that only covers 3 tutor groups so far, so I'm really impressed by your enthusiasm. Those of you that are taking part, here's what you need to do now.

1. Make sure you show your Parents/Carers the letter so they know what you are doing.

2. You need to decide what you are going to read and fill in the top part of the sponsorship form. Remember, it doesn't matter what you read, just that you set yourself a bit of a challenge. You can read books, magazines, newspapers, listen to books on tape, have stories read to you... anything as long as it is a bit more than you might normally read.

3. Once you have set yourself the challenge you need to collect some sponsors. It is really important that you only ask friends and family members- your safety is the most important thing. You have until half term to collect as many as possible.

4. You've picked your books; got the sponsors now over half term, all you have to do is the reading itself.

5. Finally- you need to collect the money from your sponsors and hand in to either Miss Edwards (in the library) or me (Miss Cutts, room 58)

With 8 year 7 tutor groups taking part, I have high hopes that we can raise a really good amount for the Readathon. There will be a prize for the tutor group that raises the most AND the individual that raises the most.

But more importantly- enjoy the books, stories and texts that you read.

Thanks for your help year 7.

If you would like to know more about the charities you are raising money for click on the links below.

http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/support

http://www.roalddahlfoundation.org/

7L: research homework

Wow! some of you are so quick. Whoever Mini Champy is- I have your facts, well done.

Thought I better create a blog that you could attach your homework to. Remember, you had to find out three things (minimum) about one of the following:
1. Archaeopteryx,
2. Owl pellets,
3. Icarus,
4. Persephone,
5. Angels
6. Evolution

Keep up the good work!