YEAR 12 LESSON THREE [Tue 28th 10]: Homework.

Students were introduced to a possible essay framework for the question: 'How do Vonnegut and Marvell use language form and structure to shape meaning?'

Students discussed the poetry of Dorothy Parker and Charles Bukowski and considered the title: 'Both Bukowski and Parker present a bleak view of life.' Discuss.

The final section of the lesson examined the opening pages of Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' and the class considered the nature of Nick Carraway and the initial representation of Gatsby.

Homework: Complete the Vonnegut/Marvell essay or the Parker/Bukowski essay. I would advise students to attempt the Vonnegut/Marvell essay as this was the main focus of class discussion.

Students should continue to read Gatsby.

Here is a link to a document that offers a potential approach to the essay:

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/56291926/ASSISTANCE-FOR-YEAR-12-ESSAY

MLR.