The Danger of a Single Story

The Danger of a Single Story

Resources for 'The Danger of a Single Story' by Chimamanda Adichie The Danger of a Single Story Retrieval Practice Quizizz CommonLit: Danger of a Single Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg&t=20s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6dM0vCcsqE

A Passage to Africa

A Passage to Africa

A detailed, annotated extract from George Alagiah's A Passage to Africa, tailored for IGCSE English students. The annotations focus on key literary techniques, language features, and structural elements to help students analyse the text effectively. Each annotation explains how Alagiah uses emotive language, vivid imagery, and personal reflection to convey the harsh realities of war-torn [...]

What makes good descriptive writing?

What makes good descriptive writing?

Sensory Description This is another great tool that will help you to establish sense of place and sensory description: here Imagery Imagery is a powerful tool in a writer's arsenal. Whether you decide to make explicit comparisons (through simile) or implicit comparisons (through metaphor), you can draw upon a range of connotation already held by [...]

Dystopian Creative Writing: The Night

Here is an wonderful exemplar of creative writing based on the conventions of Dystopia. This is a student piece written by Maryam Saad. Thank you for sharing your writing “Tell me.” The little girl whispered, curling up in her mother’s embrace. “About when the world was normal.” She sighed, looking down at her grimy face. [...]

Dystopian Creative Writing: The Room

Here is an excellent exemplar of creative writing based on the conventions of Dystopia. This is a student piece written by Mohamed Zakaria bin Mohamed Said. It is entitled, 'The Room'. Thank you for sharing your writing. The Room The small dull-grey clock read 8:30am. I rise from the simple white linen and I look [...]

A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat

A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat

A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat - Annotated Extract: Game of Polo with a Headless Goat: Notes on the Language and Tone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OcNgvP8_js https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUHQTpANB70&t=2s

Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan

Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan

The annotated edition of "Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan" enhances student engagement by providing valuable insights. Utilizing the SMILE annotation system, it categorizes elements like structure, meaning, imagery, language, and emotion, making it an essential study companion for educators focused on IGCSE English Literature and Language. Lesson download

Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan Analysis Breakdown

Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan Analysis Breakdown

A breakdown of the non-fiction text from the Edexcel English Language Non-Fiction Anthology. Exploring GAPS, title analysis and a paragraph by paragraph coverage of indicative content. Useful for supporting student revision and embedding sound understanding of linguistic features within the text. Genre: Well-researched, informative, travel writing piece. Retrospective but written in present tense for immediacy. [...]