Another article from the Guardian (you can tell which newspaper I read...) about whether we should still be asking people for their 'Mother's maiden name'. It's something I've never really thought about, other than a slight regret at losing mine, but in this day, is it acceptable to assume that someone's mother was actually married, and even if she was, that she changed her name?
Article
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Attitudes to language - new Facebook 'like' buttons?
Here's an article from the Guardian this week about some potential new emojis to be introduced on Facebook. Notice the attitude of the writer towards some of the (very American ) suggestions. Can you think of any suggestions you'd like to make? Notice the idiom used in 'man up' and 'come off it', and the pragmatics behind some of the suggestions.
Article
Article
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Year 12 homework for half-term
Set Thursday 22nd October. Due Thursday 5th November.
Analyse the article about Nadiya Hussein. You can do this with the paper version I have given you, or you can use this online version, then print it out: Nadiya article
I don't anticipate that you will all be able to answer all of the questions but I'd like you to have a go. At least try labelling some of the language, using the new terminology that we have learnt. Some of you may be able to think about the effects of this language on the reader.
Super extension - are there any features of language that I haven't commented on, that you think are noteworthy?
Analyse the article about Nadiya Hussein. You can do this with the paper version I have given you, or you can use this online version, then print it out: Nadiya article
I don't anticipate that you will all be able to answer all of the questions but I'd like you to have a go. At least try labelling some of the language, using the new terminology that we have learnt. Some of you may be able to think about the effects of this language on the reader.
Super extension - are there any features of language that I haven't commented on, that you think are noteworthy?
Friday, 16 October 2015
Year 9 Library homework
Each week, unless you are told otherwise, this will be your homework from your library lesson. It will be set on a Thursday and will be due the following Thursday.
1. Reading Homework: Read your library book (or a book of your own) for 15 - 20 minutes. Write 3 sentences in the back of your English book about how the story has progressed. You have a sheet in your English book with more details about this. Your three sentences should be totally accurate. The marking focus is on the accuracy of your writing, not your understanding of the book.
2. Spelling and Vocabulary work: Use any spelling errors from your English book, combined with words I have given you to make a list of 10 spellings to work on. Learn them!
3. If you are already a confident speller, you should work on your vocabulary instead. Using the list I have given you, spend 10 - 15 minutes extending your vocabulary instead of working on spellings.
1. Reading Homework: Read your library book (or a book of your own) for 15 - 20 minutes. Write 3 sentences in the back of your English book about how the story has progressed. You have a sheet in your English book with more details about this. Your three sentences should be totally accurate. The marking focus is on the accuracy of your writing, not your understanding of the book.
2. Spelling and Vocabulary work: Use any spelling errors from your English book, combined with words I have given you to make a list of 10 spellings to work on. Learn them!
3. If you are already a confident speller, you should work on your vocabulary instead. Using the list I have given you, spend 10 - 15 minutes extending your vocabulary instead of working on spellings.
Y12 English Language Lesson Handouts
I have created a folder in the Students folder on the school system, so that you have access to handouts when you miss lessons (or lose your sheets!)
It's here:
U:\STUDENTS\Upper Depts\English\LDE\Y12 Language
It's here:
U:\STUDENTS\Upper Depts\English\LDE\Y12 Language
Year 12 Verbs homework Set 15/10/2015
Research verb phrases
You need to research, make notes and learn the following, so that you are able to give definitions and examples, preferably without your notes!
You need to research, make notes and learn the following, so that you are able to give definitions and examples, preferably without your notes!
- Main verb
- Auxiliary verb
- Modal verb
- Primary verb
Due Thursday 22 October
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