2.1 Novel Study – Revision Activities
A series of focusing activities that concentrate on the learning and understanding of key concepts and developing key skills in preparation for the end of year examinations.
2.1 Novel Study – Practise Paper
Completing practise papers is a core element of preparation for final exams. Write them in one session, under timed conditions (90 minutes) and by hand. If you scan or photograph your paper and upload it to your blog I will be notified and give feedback.
2.2 Film Study – Practise Paper
Completing practise papers is a core element of preparation for final exams. Write them in one session, under timed conditions (90 minutes) and by hand. If you scan or photograph your paper and upload it to your blog I will be notified and give feedback.
2.5 Speech: Don’t Get Me Started
Express a strong view to an audience of your peers.
Logical Fallacies and Propaganda
An exploration of the use of logical fallacies in persuasive arguments.
Task: Imitate a Scene
They say imitation is a form of flattery, so this week we are going to work on the imitation of Andrew Niccol’s Cinematographic techniques in Gattaca
Short Film Exercise
The class was given a short film making exercise as a starting point to our close analysis of the film. Here are the results.
Film Study – Gattaca
There is no gene for the human spirit
Fahrenheit 451: A Future Dystopia
We explore the facets of Fahrenheit 451 that define it as a future dystopia