November 2012

After watching the filmed reading of the poem (accessible via the following URL: Out of the Blue, Film Interpretation) the students explored some of the language devices that made it such an affecting thing to watch and listen to. Their task (as outlined below) is to write a paragraph that explores how one of the features […]

This written report by Jonas Kalvis goes well beyond the minimum requirements of this task, but as such, it also provides an excellent example of where you could take this project if you want to.

With two texts to be submitted every term, the Year 10 Theme Study is an on-going homework assignment that encourages the students to pursue a programme of thoughtful wide reading and viewing that will ultimately raise their general literary awareness. The students choose their own theme and write their journal entries into their personal blogs. […]