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    General

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    Welcome to Creative Writing

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    Topic 1

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    Topic 2

    Punctuation and Grammar

    The aim of this topic is to re-introduce you to the basics of punctuation and grammar.

    • Colons File

    • Learn how to use the colon by reading and completing the activities in this resource.

    • Semi-colons File
    • Learn how to use semi-colons by reading and completing the activities in this resource.
    • Parenthesis Commas File

    • Discover what parenthesis commas are and how to use them.

    • BBC Skillswise URL

    • A great website that has factsheets, worksheets, quizzes and games to help improve your punctuation and grammar. 

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    Topic 3

    A View from the Bridge: Arthur Miller

    Use these resources, links and activities to help you explore Miller's play. NB  It is essential that the text in the play is the final arbiter if there are controversial issues that are not explored adequately within any resource.

     Eddie, Rodolpho and Catherine

    • Sparknotes URL
    • Use sparknotes to help you revise the play.
    • BBC GCSE Bitesize URL
    • A really good website with videos to help you understand the play.
    • English Biz Play Guide URL
    • A helpful guide to writing an essay about drama.
    • Questions Exercise File

    • Answer these questions as you read through the play.

    • Conflicting Ideas of Justice in the Play File
    • A useful handout that explores justice within the play.
    • Mafia Terminology File
    • Learn some cool mafia words!
    • Perceptions of Rodolpho File
    • How do the characters feel about Rodolpho? Read through this handout and consider your view on Rodolpho.
    • A scene from 'A View From The Bridge' Page
    • A rehearsal of the play from The Montreal Theatre Ensemble that captures the relationship between Eddie and Catherine
    • Arthur Miller discussing 'A View From The Bridge' Page
    • Arthur Miller, interviewed by the BBC in 1987, discusses the origins and influences of this play.
    • Character Eddie File
    • Character Log File
    • Fill in this character log as you read through the play. It will help you gain an understanding of the characters' motivations and actions.
    • Paper Doll - the song URL
    • A view from the Bridge Forum
    • Answers to Questions by Section of the Play. Work through these with your question sheets which are colour coded.This will help you with your essay and also your oral assessment.  
    • Section 1 Green File
    • Section 2 Lemon Yellow File
    • Section 3 Mustard Yellow File
    • Section 4 Black and White File
    • Section 5 Orange File
    • Section 6 Lilac File
    • Section 7 Red File
    • Revision Guide 1 File
    • Revision Guide 2 File
    • RevisionGuide No 3 File
    • Revision Guide No 4 File
    • Revision Guide No 5 File
    • A View from the Bridge - Essay Titles File
    • Essay Titles for 2010 / 2011.  There are three to chose from for this year and also the 'legacy' set of titles from previous years.  You will need to write about language use within the play when writing your essays / letters.
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    White Roses: Gillian Clarke

    Explore the poem using these resources.

    • How to write a better poetry essay URL

    • English Biz's guide to writing a poetry essay.

    • White Roses Symbolism File

    • Revise the use of symbolism in this poem.

    • The Pace of the Writing v 1-3 File
    • A sound set of advices about poetry technique by Michael Rosen- poet.  See if you can include any of the understandings you gain in your appreciation / essay.
    • Michael Rosen link URL
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    Not To Be Used For Babies: Harri Webb

    These resources will help you gain an understanding of the poet and the poem.

    An old-fashioned milkman

    • NTBUFB Storyboard File

    • What images/pictures/impressions do you get when reading the poem? Draw your ideas in the storyboard.

    • Obituary: Harri Webb URL

    • Read up on Harri Webb's life. Consider the impact his life had on his poetry.

    • Poetry Guide File

    • This guide introduces you to poetry and the terms you will need to know.  

    • Not To Be Used For Babies: Questions File
    • Answer these questions about the poem.
    • Poetry Essay Checklist File
    • This checklist can be used for any poetry essay.
    • Poetry Handout File
    • This handout contains an activity where you can compare the two worlds presented in the poem.
    • A sound set of advices about poetry technique by Michael Rosen- poet.  See if you can include any of the understandings you gain in your appreciation / essay.
    • Michael Rosen URL
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    Topic 8

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    Topic 9

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    Topic 10

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    Topic 11

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    Topic 12

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    Topic 13

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    Topic 14