The following essay is based on an article that appears a textbook for Senior English”. The essay is accompanied by feedback and explanatory paragraphs, which should prove useful. For further explication please contact me at [email protected]. In a language analysis, your first paragraph and introduction should address the context of the piece of writing in […]
Our Relationships with Others Help Us to Define Who we Are Plan A. Main contention: Identity, “who we are”, cannot be defined! Ev. Nagasena, Sunil Badami B. Appearance cannot define identity, it merely allow one to associate with others. Ev. Hungry Beast C. Belonging is greatly affected by internal perceptions of identity Ev.Blossom Beeby, Leanne […]
“The search to discover who we are is one of life’s greatest challenges.” In recent reflections I have determined something very pertinent to myself – I love to watch TV shows that present issues and matters specific to law and order. This disposition: commenced with the cases of NYPD Blue back in the 90’s and […]
AUSTRALIAN IDENTITY WEBQUEST Two things about the following webquest: try to stick to the stated time limits for each section of the quest because; this is supposed to be a quick, informative and fun on-line excursion. If you find you are struggling to answer the questions for each section in the time allotted, move faster!!! […]
“On the Waterfront is the battle between good and evil.” Do you agree? When Elia Kazan directed “On the Waterfront” in the early 1950’s, he was struggling within the political tide of McCarthyism. The message implicit in the film, as demonstrated in the final scene, is that people united can overcome an unjust rule. Strangely, […]
TRUTH AND REASON, AND THEN… “Did you see it? Australia’s going to have a war with China!” This was new “news” to me. Indeed, it was of the nature of news to the surprised and excited Year 12 student who shared it. If he had not thought it news, he would never have “reported” it […]
In a text response essay for Outcome 1 students must demonstrate: • a broad understanding of ideas and perspectives • the construction of strong argumentative paragraphs The activity presented below develops divergent thinking and logical reasoning. It scaffolds students to consider a spectrum of positions on important themes and concepts. It also scaffolds the structuring […]
I’m planning here to present through a series of posts the recorded course of activities and discussions that a Year 9 student and I pursued recently. The purpose was to advance the student’s skills in creating and composing poetry. The student immediately achieved excellent ideas and could beautifully describe them in writing, yet lacked an awareness of […]
We can all make a difference. In 2010 Simon McKeon was recognised as Australian of the Year for “his efforts to support multiple Australian and international charities” (from www.australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/?m=simon-mckeon-2011). Philanthropy, humanitariansm, and social enterprise deserve and demand attention. I wondered how I might pursue my interests and skills through a social enterprise, and so developed […]
The following is a brief and complicated list of actions suggested for the preparation and successful undertaking of any context SAC. These are skills I’ve often developed with students as an English tutor and mentor to gifted students in Melbourne. A. Establish a time-line for your studies, detailing tasks to complete in the lead-up weeks […]
