Term 3 Week 3 Homework

Trace the changes that we see in Macbeth from the opening scenes when he is presented to us as "brave Macbeth", the hero, to the "tyrant" Macbeth we see described by Lennox in Act 3, Scene 6 and by Malcolm in Act 4, Scene 3, lines 67-68. Consider both how he is described by others and how the play positions readers to view him through his actions and his own words.

Term 2 Week 1 Homework

Write a paragraph which might act as the introductory paragraph to a conference paper on the way the article by Philip Adams constructs a version of childhood. You should identify the key elements of the version of childhood and the main points you would want to cover in this paper about how the version is constructed. In class, we have focussed on selection and oragnisation of material as well as use of language, so remember to consider these. Remember also that you should try not to discuss all of your main points in one sentence. Post to your blog by 4pm Friday, April 15th.

Week 3 Homework

Re-read Chapter 9 of The Catcher in the Rye. Tell the story of what happens in this chapter using third person narration. Use the narrative voice and possibly the thoughts of the other characters to reveal your feelings about Holden at this point. Position your reader to view Holden in the way you choose. Do you want readers to view him as a lonely adolescent with whom they should sympathise, as a loser and a dropout or in some other way.

Homework - Weeks 1/2

In class we have been looking at the idea that texts construct versions of childhood. Winnie the Pooh (the book NOT the movie!) is a good example of a text that constructs a clear version of childhood.

Write three paragraphs explaining this version and supporting your argument with evidence. In paragraph one, clearly outline the version of childhood constructed by the text. In paragraphs two and three, give your evidence for this. Paragraph two should deal with the written text and paragraph three with the visuals.

Your work should be posted on your blog by 4pm on Friday, February 4th.