Week 2 Homework 2

Write an introductory paragraph in response to the question we have been working on in class. “Young men go to war because it provides them with the opportunity for adventure.” To what extent is this borne out by Peter Weir’s film, “Gallipoli”? In your response you must discuss the way the film positions viewers to understand its message. Post to your blog before Tuesday's lesson.

Week 2 Homework

Read the document "Introduction to WW1 Poetry" in the Overview of Various Wars/Conflicts folder on BB. Write an answer to the second question which is copied below. Post to your blog by Tuesday morning before class. 2. The author claims of “Suicide in the Trenches” that Siegfried Sassoon “makes his point clear with tremendous force and effectiveness”. What is the poet’s message and how effectively (in your opinion) is the message conveyed?

Peer Marking Checklist

As you progress through the essay of your partner, check the following elements: Introduction: 1. Does their essay start with a clear, concise thesis statement? 2. Does this thesis statement directly answer the question? 3. Is there an identifiable introduction? 4. Does the introduction identify which themes and positioning techniques the essay will address? 5. Does the introduction mention the novel and the author by name? Repeat the following questions for each main body paragraph: 7. Does the main body paragraph have a clear, concise topic sentence that identifies which theme will be addressed? 8. Does the topic sentence also have a clear link back to the thesis statement? 9. Does the paragraph include relevant evidence from the novel to support the argument? 11. Is the evidence integrated into the discussion? 12. Is there a page number reference for the evidence? 13. Is the evidence synthesised - i.e. is there discussion after the evidence that explores why it is relevant to the argument. Remember, it should not just be a rephrasing of the evidence. 14. Does the paragraph involve discussion of what technique(s) the novel uses to portray this theme to the audience? 15. Does the paragraph only deal with one key concept? 16. Is there a closing statement that wraps up the paragraph? Conclusion: 17. Does the conclusion draw on the evidence that has been provided and discussed to make a closing argument? 18. Does it draw the reader's attention back to the initial question? 19. Does it draw the reader's attention back to the main arguments? 20. Does it make direct reference to the novel and the author by name? 21. Does it avoid bringing in any new information or evidence? 22. Does it close by leaving the reader with something to consider? General Proof-Reading: 23. Are there instances where punctuation needs to be addressed? 24. Are there instances where spelling needs to be addressed? 25. Are there instances where the information is hard to follow because of poor sentence construction? 26. Are there instances where the information is hard to follow because of poor expression? 27. Are there instances where the writer has made poor word choices? 28. Does the writer avoid using first person and second person? 29. Are there instances where the writer has made grammar mistakes? 30. Does the writer use present tense when discussing the text? 31. Is the writer's essay legible? I.e. do they need to work on their handwriting?

Consider the title

Consider the title of the novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird”. 1.What is the mockingbird a symbol of? 2.Which characters might this relate to? Justify with evidence. 3.Which of the ideas underpinning the novel are explored through the use of this symbol? Write a paragraph in which you discuss one idea and analyse how the use of the mockingbird symbol presents this idea to the reader.

Weeks 4 and 5 reading requirements

The following list shows the chapters we will be discussing this week and next week. You need to keep up with your reading so that you have read the chapters as required. You will notice that in week 5 we will discuss from Chapter 13 to the end of the book. Don't leave all of your reading to this week as you will not be able to keep up. Monday Discuss Chapters 13 -16 Tuesday Discuss Chapters 17 - 21 Wednesday Discuss Chapters 22 - 25 Thursday No lesson Friday Discuss the final chapter of the book.

Week 4 homework

A reflective response to chapters 9- 11 A few weeks have passed since Mrs Dubose died and Jem has had some time to think about the events of the last few months. In role as Jem, write a response in which you reflect on these events and what they mean. Post to your blog by Thursday 4 pm.

Week 3 Homework

The first eight chapters of to "Kill a Mockingbird" focus largely on the story of the children trying to make Boo Radley come out. List all of the events in this story including those which show the reader that Boo actually has come out. Now write a section in Atticus’s journal on the night after the fire at Miss Maudie’s house. How would Atticus reflect on the events that have happened? Post to your blog by 8.20 am Friday.