Monday 26th September

Today students will review CAT 1 to assess performance and exam

technique.

Lesson 1

OBJECTIVE

Lesson 1 - Activities1. Fails (5)2. Analysis of exam question (5)3. Figurative language table/hyperbole video (10)4. Highlighting exam text (20)5. Re-read sample response and analyse (15)6. Plan new answer (20)7. Discussion (5)8. Are you smarter quiz (5)

HWK:1.38 Vocabulary (10 words – minimum)

Tuesday 27th September

Today students will identify and use key techniques in creating focus in

personal writing.

Lesson 2

OBJECTIVE

Lesson 2 - Activities1. Memoirs of a Giesha (5)2. Homework – Vocabulary charades (10)3. Memoirs video – note-taking (10)4. Activity 1.39 – text analysis – individual / feedback (10)5. Activity 1.40 – pairs (10)6. P45 – Note taking (5)7. Personal writing – describe an event (fiction or non) -

individual (15)8. Share (5)

HWK: Activity 1.42 – present tense, voice & inner thoughts

The Pianist

• Roman Polanski’s adaptation of this incredible memoir about survival and the power of music, written immediately after WWII and suppressed until 1999, is among the best of his career. The film feels personal for Polanski, of Jewish and Polish descent himself, and you can see his emotional involvement in every detail. Not to mention that Adrien Brody is absolutely phenomenal. In 2003, the film won Oscars for Best Director (Roman Polanski), Best Adapted Screenplay (Ronald Harwood) and Best Actor (Adrien Brody), and no one was surprised.

Wednesday 28st September

Today students will identify the effect dialogue and action have on

characterization.

Lesson 3

OBJECTIVE

Lesson 3 - Activities

1. The Pianist - Memoir (5)2. Homework discussion (10)3. 1.43.1 – pairs / feedback (10)4. 1.43.2 – individual / feedback (15)5. p47 – characterizing narrator – group (15)6. Activity 1.44 – pairs (20)7. Maximus video - new dialogue (5)

HWK: Finish 1.44 for tomorrow

Thursday 29th September

Today students will sit for a 1 hour CAT exam

Lesson 4

OBJECTIVE

Lesson 4 - Activities

1. Discussion(5)2. Revision / Review (20)3. CAT Test 1 (60)

HWK: Revision