Students were given a warm Joint Sixth welcome and asked a series of philosophical questions that inspired a host of challenging facial expressions. The lesson then moved on to consider the content of Andrew Marvell's TO HIS COY MISTRESS.
HOMEWORK: The focus of the first AS LIT essay is going to be how metaphor is used to shape meaning in Marvell's poem so students need to identify metaphorical language and develop an awareness of why Marvell has used this imagery. The key aspect of narrative in this poem is that the narrative voice is not necessarily the voice of the author.Students considered how this poem could be perceived as a form of warning. Class discussion considered the sinister nature of the narrative voice and students need to consider how Marvell uses metaphor to illustrate the motivation of the narrator.
Students also need to select one poem from the 'handout' provided in today's lesson as the first essay will ask students to compare Marvell's poem with one other text. It might be useful to select a poem that is rich in metaphor...but students are free to choose any of the poems.
Students also need to begin to read THE GREAT GATSBY as this is an exam text. The main focus of the reading needs to be WHO IS NICK CARRAWAY?
Lots to do folks. READ READ READ READ READ READ. An informed class discussion is only possible if students read the text.
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