Showing posts with label S4. Show all posts
Showing posts with label S4. Show all posts
Wednesday, 9 September 2015
Friday, 26 June 2015
AVU Generic essay plan
Here is the very generic essay plan for the AVU essay we have been working from. S4, AVU essays are due by Wednesday 1/7/15.
Introduction - what is your topic and why did you choose it?
Purpose/Audience Text 1
Main Ideas Text 1
Purpose/Audience Text 2
Main Ideas Text 2
Techniques Text 1 - PEE paragraphs. 2 Techniques/Examples/Explanations.
Techniques Text 2 - PEE paragraphs. 2 Techniques/Examples/Explanations.
Compare which text was best
Conclusion - What you learned from studying the topic.
Introduction - what is your topic and why did you choose it?
Purpose/Audience Text 1
Main Ideas Text 1
Purpose/Audience Text 2
Main Ideas Text 2
Techniques Text 1 - PEE paragraphs. 2 Techniques/Examples/Explanations.
Techniques Text 2 - PEE paragraphs. 2 Techniques/Examples/Explanations.
Compare which text was best
Conclusion - What you learned from studying the topic.
Sunday, 31 August 2014
National 4 - Barnardo's advert answers
These answers are not the only acceptable ones - there are a lot of different acceptable answers, but hopefully this will give you some idea of the level of detail needed for each question and the sort of things you need to say.
Barnardo's - Emma
Q. 1a) What is the purpose of this advert?
A. To persuade people to leave money to Barnardo’s in their will.
NOTE: "To persuade" is always the purpose of an advert, but you must say what you are being persuaded to do.
Q. b) Write down a word or phrase that helped you work out the purpose.
A. “Fitting her into your will.”
Q. c) Explain how this word or phrase helped you work out the purpose
A. This phrase implies that Emma’s needs are small (fitting her in) and mentions the idea of leaving a gift for her in a will. It makes it seem like this would be an easy thing to do.
Q. 2a) Who do you think the advert is aimed at? You may choose more than one answer.
• Children
• Emma
• Caring people
• People with money
• Parents
A. Caring people
People with money
Parents
NOTE: You only need to give one answer, but you may give more than one. It doesn't matter as long as you don't choose a wrong answer as well as a right one.
Q. b) Give a reason with evidence for your answer.
Caring people – emotive language such as “patient nurturing” would attract caring people.
People with money – “including a gift to Barnardo’s in your will” – only people with some money can leave gifts in their will, and only people with more money than they need give money to charity
Parents – Parents might be more empathetic towards needy children than childless people and the reference to Emma’s foster mum might tug at their heartstrings.
NOTE: This is an analysis question, so you must refer to specific words, phrases or techniques in your answer. Again, you only have to give one answer but you may give more.
Q. 3) Look at paragraph 1 which starts “Emma arrived…” What two signs did she have of being traumatised?
A. 1. She was mute
2. She was scared of grown ups
NOTE: I have used my own words even though the question didn’t ask me to. It is best to do this unless the question specifically asks you to quote.
Q. 4) Look at paragraph 2 starting “Emma still has a long way to go.” Explain in your own words what Barnardo’s is asking the reader to do.
A. They are asking the reader to leave them some of their money after their death so that the charity can continue to help vulnerable children in the future.
NOTE: The question asks for you to use your own words, so you must make sure you don’t lift lines from the text of the advert.
Q. 5) “Emma arrived at Barnardo’s so traumatised.”
What kind of language is the word ‘traumatised’? What effect does it have on the reader?
This is emotive language and it makes the reader feel sympathetic towards the little girl, as it shows what a terrible time she has been through.
NOTE: Emotive language, as you know, means language designed to make the reader feel a certain way.
Q. 6a) Do you find this advert effective?
A. Yes.
NOTE: You can answer yes or no to a question like this, but you must be able to back up your response.
Q. b) Give a reason for your answer. Remembering to give specific examples/evidence.
A. I found the use of emotive language such as “traumatised” and “special moment” to be very effective in making me feel sorry for Emma and want to help her.
NOTE: This is an analysis question so I have quoted and given an example of a persuasive technique. Another persuasive technique to remember is the direct address – when the writer speaks directly to you, the reader.
Barnardo's - Emma
Q. 1a) What is the purpose of this advert?
A. To persuade people to leave money to Barnardo’s in their will.
NOTE: "To persuade" is always the purpose of an advert, but you must say what you are being persuaded to do.
Q. b) Write down a word or phrase that helped you work out the purpose.
A. “Fitting her into your will.”
Q. c) Explain how this word or phrase helped you work out the purpose
A. This phrase implies that Emma’s needs are small (fitting her in) and mentions the idea of leaving a gift for her in a will. It makes it seem like this would be an easy thing to do.
Q. 2a) Who do you think the advert is aimed at? You may choose more than one answer.
• Children
• Emma
• Caring people
• People with money
• Parents
A. Caring people
People with money
Parents
NOTE: You only need to give one answer, but you may give more than one. It doesn't matter as long as you don't choose a wrong answer as well as a right one.
Q. b) Give a reason with evidence for your answer.
Caring people – emotive language such as “patient nurturing” would attract caring people.
People with money – “including a gift to Barnardo’s in your will” – only people with some money can leave gifts in their will, and only people with more money than they need give money to charity
Parents – Parents might be more empathetic towards needy children than childless people and the reference to Emma’s foster mum might tug at their heartstrings.
NOTE: This is an analysis question, so you must refer to specific words, phrases or techniques in your answer. Again, you only have to give one answer but you may give more.
Q. 3) Look at paragraph 1 which starts “Emma arrived…” What two signs did she have of being traumatised?
A. 1. She was mute
2. She was scared of grown ups
NOTE: I have used my own words even though the question didn’t ask me to. It is best to do this unless the question specifically asks you to quote.
Q. 4) Look at paragraph 2 starting “Emma still has a long way to go.” Explain in your own words what Barnardo’s is asking the reader to do.
A. They are asking the reader to leave them some of their money after their death so that the charity can continue to help vulnerable children in the future.
NOTE: The question asks for you to use your own words, so you must make sure you don’t lift lines from the text of the advert.
Q. 5) “Emma arrived at Barnardo’s so traumatised.”
What kind of language is the word ‘traumatised’? What effect does it have on the reader?
This is emotive language and it makes the reader feel sympathetic towards the little girl, as it shows what a terrible time she has been through.
NOTE: Emotive language, as you know, means language designed to make the reader feel a certain way.
Q. 6a) Do you find this advert effective?
A. Yes.
NOTE: You can answer yes or no to a question like this, but you must be able to back up your response.
Q. b) Give a reason for your answer. Remembering to give specific examples/evidence.
A. I found the use of emotive language such as “traumatised” and “special moment” to be very effective in making me feel sorry for Emma and want to help her.
NOTE: This is an analysis question so I have quoted and given an example of a persuasive technique. Another persuasive technique to remember is the direct address – when the writer speaks directly to you, the reader.
Friday, 29 August 2014
National 4 Homework
This is your practice homework for Monday's assessment.
Read the information on the following advert:
Read the information on the following advert:
Answer the following questions:
1a) What is the purpose of this advert?
b) Write down a word or phrase that helped you work out the purpose.
c) Explain how this word or phrase helped you work out the
purpose
2a) Who do you think the advert is aimed at? You may choose
more than one answer.
- Children
- Emma
- Caring people
- People with money
- Parents
b) Give a reason with evidence
for your answer.
3) Look at paragraph 1 which starts “Emma arrived…” What two
signs did she have of being traumatised?
4) Look at paragraph 2 starting “Emma still has a long way to
go.” Explain in your own words what
Barnardo’s is asking the reader to do.
5) “Emma arrived at Barnardo’s so traumatised.”
What kind of language is the word ‘traumatised’? What effect
does it have on the reader?
6a) Do you find this advert effective?
b) Give a reason for your answer. Remembering to give
specific examples/evidence.
Check back on Sunday afternoon for answers and advice about Monday's assessment.
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Mary Moon extended response - basic plan
This is the plan we put together in class:
Mary Moon and the Stars
Introduction - title, author, summary, description of Mary.
Sympathy - 2 PEE paragraphs about why you'd feel sympathy for Mary
Admiration - 2 PEE paragraphs about why you'd admire Mary.
Conclusion - Give your views on Mary and whether you find her more sympathetic or admirable.
Mary Moon and the Stars
Introduction - title, author, summary, description of Mary.
Sympathy - 2 PEE paragraphs about why you'd feel sympathy for Mary
Admiration - 2 PEE paragraphs about why you'd admire Mary.
Conclusion - Give your views on Mary and whether you find her more sympathetic or admirable.
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Friday, 10 January 2014
Friday, 28 June 2013
Holiday Homework Round-Up
All classes from third year up have homework over the summer holidays. Don't forget! Everything is due on the first day back in August:
20/8/13
Third Year
Your homework is to complete your perfect murder story. Remember the structure (a couple of posts down) and also remember the length - no less than three jotter pages and no more than four. You can type the story instead if you like; in that case aim for 600-800 words.
Fourth Year
Your main focus should be on completing your Added Value Unit. You will by now have read your books, or will be well into them at the least. For August, you need to complete the yellow booklet and hand that in with your 700-800 word essay on your two books.
Higher
You guys have a lot to do over the summer, so don't leave it all to the last minute!
1) Complete your planning sheet and first draft of your short story for your folio. Word limits are 650 words minimum, 1300 words maximum.
2) Read Macbeth. Didn't get a copy? Look at the Higher tab above for a link to the edition I recommend. If you're really stuck though, read it online.
3) Complete the non-fiction reading record booklet. You need to show me that you have read one newspaper article per weekday during the holidays, so that's a minimum of 35 pages of the booklet completed. There are extra sheets in the booklet. Lost your booklet? No problem! Download another copy here.
Intermediate 2
You need to complete the first draft of your reflective essay for your folio. Word limits are 500 words minimum and 1000 words maximum. See a couple of posts down for the planning sheet, which you should hand in with the essay in August.
Need help?
I will be unavailable for the first three weeks of the school holidays, but will be replying to emails from Monday July 22nd onward. You can reach me at missfyvie@live.co.uk
Have a great holiday everyone, and come back in August ready to work hard! :-)
Thursday, 6 June 2013
S4 Loneliness Project
After reading John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, I asked the class to do a project on the theme of loneliness. The question was 'What is loneliness?'
The class came up with a huge variety of responses including paintings, stories, poems, reports, photo essays, collages, a song (see below) and even a game (also see below.) The results are now displayed in the English corridor, in the large display board next to Mr Dolan's classroom. Come and take a look!
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Listen to Fraser playing his composition.
Download Angus's game.
Instructions: When you click on the above link you will be taken to a folder that contains all the game files. To download, click on 'File' and then 'Download'. This will download a zip file which contains all the files you need. Extract these files into a folder and then double click on 'loneliness.exe' to launch the game.
Please note: this file has been tested and scanned for viruses, but should be downloaded at your own risk.
Instructions: When you click on the above link you will be taken to a folder that contains all the game files. To download, click on 'File' and then 'Download'. This will download a zip file which contains all the files you need. Extract these files into a folder and then double click on 'loneliness.exe' to launch the game.
Please note: this file has been tested and scanned for viruses, but should be downloaded at your own risk.
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