Acknowledgement of reading

Can you please leave a comment (yes, i have read both homework tasks) after this message so we know you have read the tasks on the blog.

Mr. D & L

Homework for Mr. Leamon's stuff...

1. Read the 3 Irish History Sheets (General Irish History / Irish Independence / Great Famine) and pick out and write in your books 10 main facts FROM EACH. (You will have 30 facts in all)

2. Answer these questions about the Seamus Heaney Poem ‘Digging.’ I am expecting about 2 sides of A4 IN TOTAL.

- How does the poem explore ideas of heritage and family tradition?


- What does the poem suggest about physical labour?


- Explain the image in the last line of the poem.

(Remember to make specific reference to Imagery, metaphor, structure, prosody, language techniques etc.)

BOTH HOMEWORKS DUE NEXT TUESDAY (2nd October)

Homework for Thursday

Can you please ensure that you have completed the annotations for Dulce Et Decorum Est for Thursday's lesson with me. This means you'll need to have the diction, versification and style column complete ( no less than the examples we found in class!)

Any homework not complete will draw a consequence!

Mr. D

p.s. some of you need to ensure you've completes the scasion marks as well.

Smaller Research task...

What is the difference between Duple and Triple time in poetic metre?

Please post you answers in the comment section!

Mr. D

Your first reference task....

Your first independent research task requires you to find information surrounding WW1. As a guide, you could find information on:

-life in the trenches

-weaponry

-countries involved

-numbers of dead

-impact on wider societies

Although the internet is great source of information, merely cutting and pasting information isn't really research - it shows you can find information and move it some where else. So, for this task you will need to make dot point notes (minimum 2 pages or as an extension up to 3 pages) and you'll need to find it from three different sources - not just the internet (internet, books, films, encyclopedia.

You also need to reference the material - which means, you'll need to tell me where you found it (internet address or book title and author). I know there are books in the library as i've checked and you'll also find extensive material in the encyclopedias.

This task should be started immediately and is due next Monday 27th Spetember. Don't wait till the last minute to complete this work or ask for help if it's needed (i'll check on Thursday as to your progress)! And remember, if you find a great resource - leave a comment for others to read as to where they can find it.

Preparation for Monday's Lesson

Hi guys: Please leave a comment about one thing you have learnt about WW1 or WW1 poetry so far so i know you've read the message below.


Okay, by Monday you should have completed these tasks:

Glued in all poems

• Written in all titles on every page
• Glued in the PowerPoint Presenation into your note book (review anything we covered and research anything you didn't understand - the website down the bottom of the main page will help)

Preparation for Dulce Et Decorum Est:

1. Completed the Denotation(dictionary meaning) and Connotation (your reaction to the word/meaning) column (in detail)
2. Completed the Intended Meaning

Please ensure you are on time!

Annotations and preparation for lessons...

For both classes, can you please ensure you have glued in your annotations by Thursday 16th.

Also for Thursday the 16th, come to Mr Leamon's lesson ready ot talk about the ideas of:

INNOCENCE
EXPERIENCE
COMING OF AGE

Cheers,

Mr. D

p.s. my favourite colour in blue.