The aim of this lesson was to discuss and address specific technical issues that were identified after the first set of A2 essays. There were some general faults that littered the written work and the aim of this lesson was to correct these faults. Students were made aware that:
- PHRASING needs to improve. Students must take care to articulate their views in a precise and coherent manner. Students were asked to respect the English Language! There is a lack of clarity within the written work of some students and this issue needs to be addressed.
- Students must explain how textual reference supports their view in a far more precise and convincing manner.
- Students need to develop their awareness of author's aim.
The task that was used to highlight these written issues was a modelling exercise. The class were encouraged to produce a paragraph that explored the significance of Shelley's use of language in the opening section of the novel. Students need to follow the paragraph structure proposed through this task.
- Opinion.
- Textual reference.
- Explanation of how text supports opinion.
- Confront the focus of the question and address author's aim. THIS IS THE FUSION MOMENT........
THIS PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE WILL HELP IMPROVE THE CLARITY OF WRITTEN WORK.
The final section of the lesson considered the significance of the creature's narrative and how/why Shelley attempts to represent the 'devil' in this way.
Homework: Students need to read Chapters 10 to 17. Next week students will be asked to construct an essay that will explore how/why Shelley presents the creature in this section of the novel therefore students must read these chapters and highlight/consider any key moments. Students should consider how Shelley wants the reader to react to the creature and how this shapes the reader's view of Victor.
READ READ READ READ READ.
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