Armando's tale of Charles Dickens

Oh hi,


Watch this - while you still can!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0195pt7/ad/armandos-tale-of-charles-dickens


Mr M

More on the Gunpowder Plot

Hi again,

This page from BBC iWonder on the Gunpowder Plot is fantastic. Check it out!

Also, there are loads of good videos on YouTube to look at too. These come from Parliament's website:

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If you have more time, try this.



Mr M

Macbeth context: James I and Jacobean England

Hi,

Here's a very useful video which gives you a brief overview of the life of James I, the king of England (and Scotland) at the time of Macbeth's first performance:

Also, this document is great for information about Jacobean England and the Gunpowder Plot:

I'll need you to have a good knowledge of the context of the play to help improve your understanding of the issues Shakespeare explores. I'll be quizzing you!


Enjoy,

Mr M

Quotes

Oh hi!

Hope you've all had a good summer.

This year, you're going to have a lot of quotes to learn for your closed book exams. We'll be working at memorising quotes in lessons and we'll continue to use Quizlet and quizzing to get those words tattooed on your brains.

Here's a useful blogpost from a teacher on the topic of learning quotes. Lots of good ideas in there. Check it out: 

https://msodriscollgcseclass2015.wordpress.com/2016/08/21/the-10-minute-key-to-gcse-success/

Enjoy your last few days - and get ready for some serious Shakespeare (plus lots of revision and exam prep)!

See you next week,

Mr M