Half Term Homework Reminder

Hi everyone,

This is just a quick reminder of the homework I am expecting to be completed over half term.
There are 3 compulsory tasks and one voluntary task:

Voluntary Task

Please complete an in-depth analysis of the extract that takes place on page 33-34 of The History Boys, which features a conversation between Rudge and Mrs. Lintott. Answer the following question, and use the 2 handouts to help you structure your answer:

'How do Rudge and Mrs. Lintott use language to reveal their thoughts and feelings about Irwin in this extract?'


Compulsory Tasks:

1. Poetry and partner text comparison essay

Please complete the following essay:

Compare and contrast how London is presented in 'Composed Upon Westminster Bridge' and either the Guardian article 'Maybe it's because I'm a Londonder' or the extract from 'Saturday' by Ian McEwan.

In your response you should:

• use integrated linguistic and literary approaches to analyse both the poem and your chosen text  
• consider how relevant contextual factors have shaped your reading of the poem 
•  explore connections between the poem and your chosen text, applying linguistic and literary concepts and methods.

This essay needs to be handed in the first week back after half term.

2. Please comment below with your Blog URL. Those exempt from this are:

- Declan
- Finbar
- Alice
- Dan
- Louise
- Jemma
- Lily
- Rosie
- Tom

This needs to be completed as soon as possible, as I will be leaving comments on your blog posts over half term.

3. Please post to the Padlet page I have created for the poem 'My Dear and Loving Husband' by Anne Bradstreet.

Here is the link: http://padlet.com/claudia_a/ndsdf5g03u6x

Those who are exempt from this are:

- Declan
- Rosie
- Natasha
- Finbar
- Dalton

We will be using these comments in our next poetry lesson, so please ensure you complete this 5 minute task.


I hope you have a nice half term and you come back refreshed and ready to work!

Claudia