Here is an interesting site. It provides a snapshot of some of the important events around the world which happened on March 21st. It's an American site, so there's a bit of an emphasis on events in the US at times. Some examples, listed by year:
1349 - 3,000 Jews were killed in Black Death riots in Efurt Germany. (perhaps of interest to S3?)
1556 - Thomas Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was burned at the stake at Oxford after retracting the last of seven recantations that same day.
1851 - Emperor Tu Duc ordered that Christian priests be put to death.
1908 - A passenger was carried in a bi-plane for the first time by Henri Farman of France.
1918 - During World War I, the Germans launched the Somme Offensive.
1934 - A fire destroyed Hakodate, Japan, killing about 1,500.
1945 - During World War II, Allied bombers began four days of raids over Germany.
1980 - U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced to the U.S. Olympic Team that they would not participate in the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow as a boycott against Soviet intervention in Afghanistan.
1994 - Wayne Gretzky tied Gordie Howe's NHL record of 801 goals.
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
It's International Women's Day
A few informative links (there's an incredible amount available on the web, as usual... have a look round for yourselves! These are in no way the 'cream of the crop', nor do they represent my own point(s) of view, so caveat emptor, as usual):
International Women's Day 2011 Official Site
To celebrate International Women's Day, here is an extract on feminism from the Dictionary of Critical Theory, edited by Ian Buchanan. Please note that links in this extract are to the dictionary entries in Oxford Dictionaries Online.
Guardian article: International Women's Day reminds us why feminism must not lose its biteThe feminist movement is constantly changing, but it is an unfinished revolution. There is a long way yet to go
Janet Street Porter weighs in in the Daily Mail with Why don't celebs fight for women being ignored here in Britain?
International Women's Day 2011 Official Site
To celebrate International Women's Day, here is an extract on feminism from the Dictionary of Critical Theory, edited by Ian Buchanan. Please note that links in this extract are to the dictionary entries in Oxford Dictionaries Online.
Guardian article: International Women's Day reminds us why feminism must not lose its biteThe feminist movement is constantly changing, but it is an unfinished revolution. There is a long way yet to go
Janet Street Porter weighs in in the Daily Mail with Why don't celebs fight for women being ignored here in Britain?
S3 'Other side of the ducat...' Task
S3, your Bassanio/Jessica task is now on the S3 page.
Due date TBA--we will likely continue working on this in class time for the moment.
Due date TBA--we will likely continue working on this in class time for the moment.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Higher reminder: NAB on Thursday!
Your Textual Analysis NAB is on Thursday.
Duncan will be doing the essay section of the Prelim.
Good luck--you'll all be fine! We have covered the skills you need to succeed in the texts we have studied this year so far.
Duncan will be doing the essay section of the Prelim.
Good luck--you'll all be fine! We have covered the skills you need to succeed in the texts we have studied this year so far.
Merchant of Venice, Act 3, scene 1 Questions
Exploring 3.1
1. In this scene, Shylock's very first words give the impression of a man pushed beyond the limits. Earlier in the play (2.8), Salarino and Solanio have shown they have no sympathy for him. They call him things like 'villain', 'dog', and 'devil'.
How do you feel about Shylock's double loss? Use lines which show the following for your evidence: hurt, rage, complete loneliness.
Answer in PEE paragraphs where possible.
2. Do you think he cares more about losing the ducats or his daughter? Why? Which does he mention first?
3. Shylock is powerless to get either his daughter or his money back. Antonio, however, is in his power. Find his first mention of revenge.
4. Look at Shylock's speech on page 77 (lines 42 to 57). Here Shylock talks about how Jews are people too, that they are made in the same way as Christians. Do you find any sympathy for him at this point in the play? Is he right in his conclusion?
5. This scene has been described as the turning point of the play. How far do you agree with this? Why?
1. In this scene, Shylock's very first words give the impression of a man pushed beyond the limits. Earlier in the play (2.8), Salarino and Solanio have shown they have no sympathy for him. They call him things like 'villain', 'dog', and 'devil'.
How do you feel about Shylock's double loss? Use lines which show the following for your evidence: hurt, rage, complete loneliness.
Answer in PEE paragraphs where possible.
2. Do you think he cares more about losing the ducats or his daughter? Why? Which does he mention first?
3. Shylock is powerless to get either his daughter or his money back. Antonio, however, is in his power. Find his first mention of revenge.
4. Look at Shylock's speech on page 77 (lines 42 to 57). Here Shylock talks about how Jews are people too, that they are made in the same way as Christians. Do you find any sympathy for him at this point in the play? Is he right in his conclusion?
5. This scene has been described as the turning point of the play. How far do you agree with this? Why?
Monday, 21 February 2011
SQA Folio and External Exam dates
Folios:
Standard Grade 7th March
Higher and Intermediate 2 25th March
Exams:
Standard Grade exams take place on 6th May, at the following times:
9:00-10:15am Writing
10:35-11:25am Reading (F)
1:00-1:50pm Reading (G)
Advanced Higher, Higher and Intermediate 2 exams take place on Friday 13th May, at the following times:
Advanced Higher: 1:00-2:30pm
Higher:
9:00-10:45am Close Reading
11:05-12:35pm Critical Essay
Intermediate 2:
1:00-2:00pm Close Reading
2:20-3:50pm Critical Essay
Standard Grade 7th March
Higher and Intermediate 2 25th March
Exams:
Standard Grade exams take place on 6th May, at the following times:
9:00-10:15am Writing
10:35-11:25am Reading (F)
1:00-1:50pm Reading (G)
Advanced Higher, Higher and Intermediate 2 exams take place on Friday 13th May, at the following times:
Advanced Higher: 1:00-2:30pm
Higher:
9:00-10:45am Close Reading
11:05-12:35pm Critical Essay
Intermediate 2:
1:00-2:00pm Close Reading
2:20-3:50pm Critical Essay
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Higher--Don't forget to vote!
Higher class ONLY: vote for your two favourite poems in the poll at the bottom of the page.
NOTE: The list has changed--if you have voted, please vote again, as I had to remove the first poll in order to adjust the list of poems
NOTE: The list has changed--if you have voted, please vote again, as I had to remove the first poll in order to adjust the list of poems
Higher Holiday Homework
Your homework: Read Lord of the Flies (from start to finish!).
After the holiday, we will be working on:
1. One or two poems on the theme of childhood
2. Close Reading skills
3. Essay skills
4. Lord of the Flies (this text will be addressed very quickly, although thoroughly, so ensure you attend!)
After the holiday, we will be working on:
1. One or two poems on the theme of childhood
2. Close Reading skills
3. Essay skills
4. Lord of the Flies (this text will be addressed very quickly, although thoroughly, so ensure you attend!)
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Higher Homework due 10th February
1. Complete your Poem Evaluation sheet.
2. PRINT IT OUT
3. BRING it with you, IN PRINTED FORM for Period 1 tomorrow.
2. PRINT IT OUT
3. BRING it with you, IN PRINTED FORM for Period 1 tomorrow.
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Higher Homework due 9th February
A reminder:
Homework:
9th February:
Homework:
9th February:
- Find a poem which deals with the theme of childhood.
- Make sure it's one you understand, or at least are very interested in.
- Make a copy of it, and bring it in on Wednesday (these will be the basis of Thursday's activities, so it's very important you do this one on time--if you wish to bring yours in earlier, that's fine!).
- Fill out the 'Evaluating your poem' worksheet as far as you can (I have booked the laptops for Wednesday, so you will have an opportunity to finish this then, but as we have no printer ink, you will not be able to print out your poem!)
Monday, 7 February 2011
Higher documents
Hi everyone,
Look at the Higher page, and you'll find a link which will take you to the 'Evaluating your poem' sheet on Google Docs, where you should not have to sign up or sign in at all to access/download. Thank you for the suggestion, Charlie.
Please let me know how it goes. I didn't have much luck embedding through Google Docs, so it may be that I will need to double-post worksheets in this way. If you want to download class notes etc (such as the Childhood ones, you'll have to get a Slideshare account, as I won't have time to double-upload everything).
In all likelihood, we will probably end up with either two Higher pages, or documents embedded in individual posts with tags in order to keep track of it all...
Any further ideas, please do let me know!
Look at the Higher page, and you'll find a link which will take you to the 'Evaluating your poem' sheet on Google Docs, where you should not have to sign up or sign in at all to access/download. Thank you for the suggestion, Charlie.
Please let me know how it goes. I didn't have much luck embedding through Google Docs, so it may be that I will need to double-post worksheets in this way. If you want to download class notes etc (such as the Childhood ones, you'll have to get a Slideshare account, as I won't have time to double-upload everything).
In all likelihood, we will probably end up with either two Higher pages, or documents embedded in individual posts with tags in order to keep track of it all...
Any further ideas, please do let me know!
Higher test posting now available on Higher page
Update: comments box now there, give it a go!
Hi everyone,
The comment box doesn't seem to be working for anyone except S1 and Advanced Higher right now, so try it here for now.
Hi everyone,
The comment box doesn't seem to be working for anyone except S1 and Advanced Higher right now, so try it here for now.
Thursday, 3 February 2011
S3 Page Updated
S3, check your webpage for a few hastily-found websites for research, and for notice of the journal-check. If you are doing, or planning to do, an online journal, then you should submit the address to me no later than 09 Feb (Wednesday).
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
AH Reminder
AH chaps: Remember that you have a slightly different schedule tomorrow with Mrs P. All of you should work in Room 214 while Mrs P. meets with you individually regarding your dissertations and writing. First appointment is with Ross, for half a period.
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