A-Level English Language: Individual Variation Accent & Dialect Wider Reading

A-Level English Language: Individual Variation Accent & Dialect Wider Reading

Texts you may be interested in to explore further the concepts we are covering in class. Useful for stretching and challenging your understanding to a deeper level. Beal, J. C. (2010). An Introduction to Regional Englishes: Dialect Variation in England. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Hughes, A., Trudgill, P. & Watt, D. (2012). English Accents and Dialects: An [...]

Journey to Jo’burg: Resource Bundle

Journey to Jo’burg: Resource Bundle

Complete resource bundle for the text 'Journey to Jo'burg' by Beverly Naidoo. Including fully planned unit lessons, supportive resources, exemplar analysis on the text, carousels, Tier 2 vocabulary as well as an accompanying Knowledge Organiser and Scheme of Work. Journey to Jo'burg Resource BundleComplete resource bundle for the text 'Journey to Jo'burg' by Beverly Naidoo. [...]

If you liked Romeo & Juliet, try reading…

If you liked Romeo & Juliet, try reading…

A selection of YA fiction and more challenging reads for those who enjoyed the timeless themes and plot within Shakespeare's play Romeo & Juliet.   Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor A beautiful fantasy that is hauntingly captivating. A blue-haired, tattoo-covered Art student in Prague with no (apparent) background tries to understand who [...]

World Book Day: What we are planning

World Book Day: What we are planning

World Book Day is an exciting time of year, when teachers have settled comfortably into the routine of the year and new classes but before the pressure ramps up with summer exams. It is an opportunity to let your creativity out and let your bookishness reign. Our school included in their calendar this year a [...]