All things Educational. Sharing resources for Secondary English
Settings “A car was a rarity. And the sight of one in the distance was sometimes enough to cause bedlam during a class” p34 “Miss Emily…we probably recognised that it was her presence, intimidating thought it was, that made us feel so safe at Hailsham.” P39 “Normal people outside” p69 “One of the boys asked [...]
“This policy of age makes the world bitter to the best of our times, keeps our fortunes from us till our oldness cannot relish them” p118 “Tis the infirmity of his age; yet he hath ever but slenderly known himself” p115 “Such unconstant starts are we like to have from him” p115 “The King gone [...]
“They told me I was everything; tis a lie” p236 “Of Gloucester’s treachery and the loyal service of his son [Edmund]” p.217 inversion of the truth and justice. Regan about Gloucester “Blind traitor” p229 Gloucester to Regan “Unmerciful lady as you are, I am true” p206 “Ancient love” p214 Goneril and Regan betrayal: We shall [...]
These follow a similar style and purpose as the 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Quotation Retention Challenge cards posted here and here. They can be used in class for analysis, as part of self-quizzing and for display material.
The Week 1 content provides rationale and initial quotations, which will be reviewed in the Week 2 recap. Users can download Week 2 of the To Kill a Mockingbird Quotation Retention Challenge along with a 3 Week Bundle. Related posts are also available for further exploration.
To effectively memorize quotes for closed book exams, frequent repetition and deeper analysis are essential. Students should engage in consistent revision over a week, utilizing mind maps and visual connections to enhance retention. This practice helps establish thematic links between quotes, fostering confidence in interpretations and supporting evidence.
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