Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are ANALYSING the literary qualities of text, especially as they relate to audience and purpose
    • We are ANALYSING and become proficient in the use of vocabulary and grammar used to write literary essays
    • We are EXPLORING language used in short stories to reflect on the writer's purpose and techniques.

    Short Stories


    By the End of this Unit I will be able to write a formal essay in English

    I will know that I will have achieved this when I can complete the following 6 steps:  

    1

    Scrutinize the question


    2

    Brainstorm / create a mind map


    3

    Plan my essay carefully


    4

    Write an effective introduction that clearly answers the question


    5

    Write good body paragraphs that include topic sentences, quotations and detailed explanations


    6

    Write a proper conclusion that draws upon my key points and furthers the discussion in an interesting manner. 



    During this Unit I will also be able to:

    Understand the narrative


    Explore writers’ effects 


    Consider the themes


    Explore the characterisation


    Practise my drama skills 




    Pre Reading Activity


    Quick Research task


    Come up with 5 bullet points about Katherine Mansfield - who she is and her life.

    Expert groups:

    1. Her early life

    2. Her adult life

    3. Her writing


    Read through ‘What makes someone popular’ doc below.




    Once you have completed this, in groups of 3, discuss the answers to the scenarios. Share answers with the class.


    • Can they think of a time when they’ve been bullied? How did it feel?


    • Can you think of a time when your friends have been acting in a way that is unkind to someone else. How did you feel? Did you join in? Did you do anything? Did you take positive action? 


    • Have you ever been discriminated against because of something that isn’t your fault? When was it and how did it feel?


    Our first story is called “The Doll’s House” by Katherine Mansfield.


    Make predictions about what you think the story will be about.