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.
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2.3 Unfamiliar Texts 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.
The Book Thief – Selected Quotations
Selected quotations from The Book Thief
Weekly Outline – Term 2, Week 5
This week we develop a clear definition for “Magical Realism”, look at the parameters for your up-coming Genre Investigation written analysis and you get time to work independently on your own plan.
2.4 Writing Portfolio Option 1: The Book Thief – Genre Investigation
Magical Realism 2.4 Genre Investigation - Chris WaughDownload
Weekly Outline – Term 2, Week 4
This week we finish watching Donnie Darko, develop a clear definition for “Magical Realism” and look at the parameters for your up-coming Genre Investigation written analysis.
The Book Thief – Defining the Genre
Weekly Outline – Term 2, Week 3
This week we continue our analysis of The Book Thief. This week is all about our working definition for Magical Realism – and it’s time to meet Frank.
Research Project – Historical Context of The Book Thief
Today’s work is to complete a short, focussed research project in a topic of your choosing. You can work with another student and the suggested topics are listed within this post. You will be asked to present your findings on Friday.
Weekly Outline – Term 2, Week 2
This week we continue our analysis of The Book Thief. You will work with a partner to research the historical context of the novel, we will examine your independent literary analysis and we will examine opportunities for further reading and viewing.