23rd June

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23rd June

Learning objective

We know how to analyse a poem or a short story by using literary devices

I can summarize an article and talk about it

I can prepare my presentation

Shirley Jackson: The Lottery

1. How does the title "The Lottery" create irony?

2. What event at the beginning foreshadows the ending?

3. What does the black box symbolize?

4. How does the author create suspense?

5. Why is the peaceful setting important?

6. What do the stones symbolize in the story?

Slide titel

1. What do Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde symbolize in the novel?

2. How does Stevenson use contrast between Jekyll and Hyde?

3. What is an example of foreshadowing in the story?

4. How does the setting of London contribute to the mood of the novel?

5. Why is Jekyll's transformation into Hyde considered ironic

6. How does the novel reflect the values and concerns of the Victorian Era?Slide tekst

Conversation

Read the article.

Summarize the article.

tell in 3 sentences waht the article is about?

Answer the following questions.

1. What unusual behaviour are some young children showing when they are given printed books?

2. Why do teachers think children are behaving this way with books?

3. What do teachers say about the effect of iPads and smartphones on children’s reading habits?

4. How does Jennifer Bhambri-Lyte describe the experience of sharing books between parents and children?

5. What reasons are given for parents buying fewer books for their children?

6. What concern is raised about the number of local libraries in the article?

7. What does the union want to do about local libraries?

8. What problems with literacy are linked to social media use according to the article?

9. What example is given of how children’s spelling is changing because of social media?

10. What is the government’s response to concerns about children’s literacy?

Exam: BOOKS

How to prepare for the book part?

Read the Book Report carefully.

Mind the following aspects

Author - background

plot and setting

characters- flat/round, static/dynamic

themes-symbol-why was the book written

Work on your presentation.

We have not more than 4 lessons more to practice.