KHALED HOSSEINI...KITE RUNNER RESOURCES..

Hosseini tells his refugee story...here he urges refugees to share their stories...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XJj1DSgwBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQcNeLBobzc&t=57s
Hosseini interview on Seth Myers..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL6okJjXlOw 
Hosseini Lecture linked to The Kite Runner..he shares his story of the book's publication...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6Wz33eaTl4 
Interview..part one..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvg9jsMrfso 
He discusses the aims of his foundation...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJiIw7NxSaU 
Here is the link to his website:
https://khaledhosseini.com/

THE KITE RUNNER AND EXAM 'SECTION C' QUESTIONS..

I will be expecting you lot to produce some essays in response to THE KITE RUNNER in the very near future. I am currently creating THREE PODCASTS linked to Khaled Hosseini's wonderful novel. I will post all three podcasts HERE at some point in the next week. I will be giving you a lot of guidance but we need to produce some essays in response to Hosseini's novel. I will also expect you to consider the Section C responses and consider how you would answer these questions when considering content linked to Hard Times/The Kite Runner.

HOWEVER...THIS ALL DEPENDS ON YOUR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCE. IF YOU CAN ATTEMPT SOME WORK...DO IT! IF YOU ARE BUSY DEALING WITH MORE IMPORTANT ISSUES...SUCH AS HOW TO STAY SANE AND CARE FOR THE PEOPLE THAT YOU LOVE WHEN EXPERIENCING LOCKDOWN AND SOCIAL-DISTANCING IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC....then please do not attempt this work. THIS WORK IS NOT COMPULSORY. It depends on your personal circumstance and only YOU have that knowledge. OBVIOUSLY...I hope you are all safe and healthy.

Here are the past AQA KITE RUNNER exam questions:

Here are some questions that demand a ONE PARAGRAPH RESPONSE. Just before the school was closed I had identified a few students who were having some issues with 'CLARITY and DETAIL' and my plan was to provide these students with questions that would encourage a one paragraph response. The aim was for students to follow the paragraph structure...

• STRONG PERSONAL OPINION THAT CONFRONTS THE FOCUS OF THE QUESTION
• TEXTUAL REFERENCE
• EXPLAIN SIGNIFICANCE OF TEXTUAL REFERENCE
• FURTHERMORE....leading to more specific textual reference
• Explain significance of textual reference
• CONCLUDE PARAGRAPH WITH A MIXTURE OF QUESTION FOCUS and AUTHOR'S AIM...This final movement of the structure may only be one sentence but it is important. Poor question focus is always being referenced by the exam board as a weakness with some students.

Here are the questions:
Why is Chapter 7 so significant?
How does Hosseini represent the relationship between Amir and Baba in Chapter Three?
How does Hosseini use the Pomegranate Tree to shape meaning?
You could contrast reference to the PT in ch4/ ch8/ with ch 21 when Amir visits the tree before his mission to liberate Sohrab. Research synbolic significance of this tree in different cultures but research its significance within Islamic culture. It is loaded with meaning!
How does Hosseini create a sense of dramatic expectation or dramatic tension in the opening chapter of the novel?

Elements of Social and Political Protest writing..Past Section C Exam Questions. We will be attempting some of these questions in the next three/four weeks.

YEAR 12...POETRY COURSEWORK..The Critical Anthology..

When we attempt our POETRY COURSEWORK in Y13, students will be expected to consider the work of their chosen poet through the filter of  'Literary Value and the Canon.' Students will receive an Anthology of essays that explore different aspects of literary theory. Our area of study will begin with Literary Value. Students will be expected to consider the 'VALUE' of their chosen poetic texts through the context of value expressed within these essays. Students will also be expected to consider their own measures of literary value. Students will be expected to understand the notion of the 'Canon of English Literature' and be able to discuss the concept of the canon when considering the content of your selected texts.

Students should consider the following questions:
CAN YOUR POET BE CONSIDERED TO BE OF CANONICAL VALUE? IS THE CANON AN IRRELEVANT GAUGE OF QUALITY? IS THE NOTION OF THE CANON AN ANACHRONISTIC CONCEPT? IS THE ONLY NOTION OF VALUE THAT IS RELEVANT, THE VIEW OF THE READER? WHY DO YOU VALUE THE WORK OF YOUR CHOSEN POET? WHY SHOULD THE WORK OF YOUR CHOSEN AUTHOR BE CONSIDERED CREATIVE, ORIGINAL, AND RELEVANT?

Below are the three essays that we will need to read and consider before we begin to construct the poetry coursework.

Students need to consider the value of the poetry created by their selected poet through the ideas of VALUE presented within these essays. YOUR JOB is to read these essays and try and understand the notions of value being explored through these texts and, obviously, choose a poet to be the focus of your analysis. Students need to consider the content of three poems and consider the VALUE of this poetry.
YOU MUST CHOOSE YOUR POET!! I WILL NOT BE SELECTING A POET FOR YOU TO STUDY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO WRITE ABOUT THE LITERATURE THAT YOU LOVE!!

This is a link to the WHOLE of the Critical Anthology. Our focus is 'Literary Value and the Canon.'
https://moodle.suttongrammar.sutton.sch.uk/pluginfile.php/5798/mod_resource/content/1/A-level%20English%20Literature%20B%20%287717%29%20-%20Critical%20Anthology%20%281%29.pdf

YEAR 10..ENGLISH LANGUAGE TASKS...IN TIME OF CORONA..

These tasks link to my most recent podcast. Link to podcast below:
https://soundcloud.com/fishymedia/year-10-podcast-lockdown-big-frowna-corona-moment

English Language Paper One. 
SECTION B..... past exam questions:

 



















Here are some exemplar from recent Y11 responses. Note the quality of the conscious crafting. This is a response to the first paper posted at the top of the blog with the child holding the snow globe. Note the control of language, the accuracy of the punctuation, the clarity of the ideas, the engaging and creative nature of both narratives, THE CONSCIOUS CRAFTING, and the appropriate use of paragraphs. Both are excellent responses.

Here is a response to the following task..
Produce a story inspired by the picture or create a story with the title 'THE LIGHTHOUSE.'

 












This was a student's 30 minute written response. This is Level 6/7 quality.

Some more tasks for Paper One Section B

Write a story that begins with the line 'This was the day that changed everything..' 
Write a story with the title 'THE PERFECT MOMENT.'
Describe an occasion when you experienced a sense of JOY.
Descriube a moment when you experienced a sense of FEAR. 

***Before beginning this  task, always make sure you select the appropriate narrative voice, for example first or third person narrative, and remain in the same 'tense' throughout the response. You may find that a first-person narrative written using the past tense is easy to manage. 
For example..' I walked through the town and the yellow light bounced from the buildings. Beverley was bathed in a golden filter. I knew this was going to be a valuable day.'
This is a first-person narrative written using the past tense. Write as if this event is a memory and you are recalling a moment from the past...this is the 'past tense'. Some students have issues maintaining this tense but you must maintain this tense style throughout your response.



ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER TWO. 
SECTION B...... PAST QUESTIONS:

HERE ARE SOME MORE SECTION B TASKS CREATED BY YOUR WONDERFUL ENGLISH TEACHER....

'Teenagers today are lazy and lack any sense of compassion or community.' Your local newspaper has printed a controversial article that is very critical of Beverley's teenagers. Write a letter to the newspaper in which you argue your point of view in response to the article.

The Local Education Authority has removed Animal Farm from the school curriculum as they believe the book is unsuitable for teenagers. Write a letter to the LEA within which you explain your response to this decision.

The Headteacher of a school has claimed that 'The study of Literature is pointless and should be replaced by more useful lessons such as Maths.' Write an article for a national education magazine, a magazine aimed at teachers, within which you present your point of view in response to the Headteacher's comment.

Good luck chaps. Stay Safe.

POTENTIAL TASKS FOR YEAR 10..POETRY..IN TIME OF CORONA..

This work links to my most recent Podcast. Link to Y10 PODCAST below:
https://soundcloud.com/fishymedia/year-10-podcast-lockdown-big-frowna-corona-moment

Here is a link to my MAGNIFICENT SEVEN PODCAST:
https://soundcloud.com/fishymedia/the-magnificent-seven-seven-poems-from-the-gcse-anthology

Here are some exam ANTHOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS:

SOME QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS LINKED TO THE POEMS FROM THE ANTHOLOGY.

How is the power of nature represented in two poems from the Anthology?
How is the theme of conflict explored in two poems from the Anthology?
How is the experience of War represented in Exposure and one other poem?
How is nature represented in The Prelude and one other poem?
How is the theme of conflict explored in Remains and one other poem?


Exemplar essays for the Anthology. Note the structure of the response.

GOOD LUCK FREAKS.

POTENTIAL TASKS FOR YEAR 10...ANIMAL FARM...IN TIME OF CORONA...

Here you go folks. This is the work that links to my Y10 specific PODCAST. Link below:
https://soundcloud.com/fishymedia/year-10-podcast-lockdown-big-frowna-corona-moment

Here is a link to my ANIMAL FARM PODCAST:
https://soundcloud.com/fishymedia/animal-farm-podcast


Potential tasks for ANIMAL FARM. These are all old exam questions:

Here are some more questions:

What are the key ideas being explored by Orwell in Animal Farm?
How does Orwell use the character of Snowball to shape meaning?
[**The character can be changed...Napoleon? Boxer? Squealer?]
How does Orwell use symbolism to shape meaningin Animal Farm?
How does Orwell explore the theme of Power in Animal Farm?
'Orwell is an optimistic writer.' How far do you agree with this statement?
'Animal Farm is a pessimistic text.' How far do you agree with this statement?

Feel free to attempt a couple of these questions during the LOCKDOWN.
In the exam you will have 48 minutes to create a response to Animal Farm so stay within the time limit of 48 minutes.

Here are some exemplar essays:

GOOD LUCK FREAKS.