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Romeo & Juliet: Language of Death

November 18, 2020January 13, 2021by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

Key quotations linked to the theme of death within the play

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Romeo & Juliet: Timeline and Plot

November 18, 2020January 13, 2021by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

Act in R&JWhat happens:Act 1 – PrologueFind out the story in a condensed versionAct 1, Scene 1: Verona. A public place.Servants of the Montagues (Romeo) and Capulets (Juliet) start street brawl showing rivalry and tension between the families. We discover Romeo loves Rosalind.Act 1, Scene 2: A street.Paris asks Capulet if he can marry Juliet. [...]

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What makes good descriptive writing?

October 26, 2020January 13, 2021by Jancke Dunn1 Comment

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 [...]

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Epic Narratives

October 6, 2020January 13, 2021by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

A unit dedicated to Myths and Legends; exploring how epic narratives are formed and how we can use our creative writing skills to create epic narratives of our own. What makes good descriptive writing? Creative Writing - Knowledge OrganiserDownload Creative Writing Knowledge Organiser @awaken_english Here is our list of Tier 2 vocabulary for this unit, [...]

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Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan

September 27, 2020October 6, 2020by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan - Annotated Extract Beyond the Sky and Earth: A Journey into Bhutan - Analysis Breakdown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IEOFWz8360&t=3s

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Dystopian Literature: Tier 2 Vocabulary

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

Weekly vocabulary lists for Dystopian Literature providing Tier 2 vocabulary for effective and sophisticated exploration of the text. Arabic translation of key vocabulary included for EAL students and word classes to encourage accurate word usage. Dystopia - Tier 2 VocabularyDownload

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Protected: Miss Dunn’s English: Ironman

September 13, 2020September 22, 2020by Jancke Dunn

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An Inspector Calls: Literary Timeline

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020by Jancke Dunn

Literary Timeline for some of the events leading up to and surrounding the setting and performance of J B Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls'

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Dystopian Literature & The Giver: Knowledge Organiser

September 9, 2020by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

Knowledge Organiser based on conventions of Dystopian literature and The Giver. Including Tier 2 vocabulary for the unit that is supported in weekly vocabulary quizzes and in class 'word focus' work. Knowledge Organiser broken into three main parts: Context, Content and Concepts covered in the unit. Dystopia & The Giver - Knowledge OrganiserDownload

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Back to School: About Me Template

August 19, 2020August 29, 2020by Jancke Dunn3 Comments

A template for an introductory activity getting to know new students and classmates with a blend of academic and pastoral reflection. Boxes specifically designed for reflecting on the impact of Distance Learning and celebrating achievements during this period. Template includes a 'I wish my teacher knew' section. This is a strategy I used with classes [...]