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 






    Read the story in Google Classroom


    At the end of Page 3, discuss purpose and tone and mood and how language has been used to create this.


    The Doll's House Short Story


    Finish reading the story and answer the comprehension questions.


    The Doll’s House Comprehension

    1. Who is the protagonist of this story? (1 mark)


    1. In the paragraph that first describes the Kelvey sisters the writer uses certain descriptive skills to do so. Give two descriptive skills that the writer uses and give a quotation to show this skills being used: (4 marks)

    Descriptive Skill:

    Quotation:

    Descriptive Skill:

    Quotation:


    1. The first paragraph sets the scene. The writer gives us clues here that it is set in the past. Give two quotations from the first paragraph that shows that this is set in the past and give an explanation of how your quotation proves that it is set in the past. (4 marks)

    Quotation:

    Explanation:

    Quotation:

    Explanation:


    1. Give a definition or synonym for the following words: (2 marks)

    Spry:

    Conspicuous:


    1. Give one adjective to describe the character of Kezia and a quotation from the story to prove it. (2 marks)

    Adjective:

    Quotation:



    1. Give one adjective to describe the character of Aunt Beryl and a quotation from the story to prove it. (2 marks)

    Adjective:

    Quotation:


    1. Give one adjective to describe the character of Lil Kelvey and a quotation from the story to prove it. (2 marks)

    Adjective:

    Quotation:


    1. Aunt Beryl feels better after reprimanding Kezia.

    What does reprimanding mean? 


    Find a quotation to prove that she feels better after reprimanding Kezia



    1. We get a clue as to why Aunt Beryl seems so angry and unkind at the end of the story.

    Explain this clue


    Find a quotation to prove your point


    10) The Kelvey sisters are poor but they have a close bond and a good relationship. Find a quotation to prove this.


    1. Which object does Kezia like the best in the doll’s house?


    Find a quotation to prove this.


    12) Why do you think that the little girls discriminate against the Kelveys and exclude them. Give two reasons and find a quotation to back each reason up.

    Reason 1


    Quotation to prove reason 1


    Reason 2


    Quotation to prove reason 2



    13) Look at the description of Our Else. Can you find a metaphor?


    What does this metaphor suggest about Our Else? 



    14) Why do you think Mansfield describes Our Else wearing a long white dress? What could this suggest? What does she look like?


    15) Why do you think Kezia invites the Kelvey’s to see the doll’s house?


    Can you find a quotation to back this idea up?


    16) Lil initially refuses to go in and see the doll’s house but Kezia gently encourages her. Find a quotation to show Kezia doing this.


    17) Why does Lil Kelvey change her mind apart from Kezia’s warm invitation?


    Can you find a quotation to back this idea up?


    18) As Kezia sees the two Kelvey sisters approaching she is swinging on the gate.  Could this symbolise anything?


    19) What have Our Else and Kezia got in common?


    20) What could the lamp symbolise? Explain your answer.


    21) What do you think are the main messages that Mansfield is trying to convey in this short story?