Grammar should be taught more at school. Grammar sets a standard which everyone should follow to be able to communicate effectively. Throughout the early years of high school teachers assume that each student graduates primary school knowing enough grammar to articulate properly. By this students cannot correct themselves as they do not know the rules […]
Warm Ups
08/08/14 Warm Up: News Report on Michelle Corby
Information I would like to know in the news report about Michelle Corby: – The amount of drugs – The public’s opinion – Her family’s opinion – A quote from the criminal – How was the drug hidden or where it was hidden – What day it occurred – Who else is involved in the […]
06/08/14 Warm Up
What does Dill’s reaction to Mr Gilmer’s treatment of Tom reveal about the way the trial affects him? What does Scout’s reaction to this tell us her? Mr Gilmer’s treatment of Tom Robinson results in Dill feeling sick and sobbing violently. As a child, Dill is exposed to racial inequality and how that is a […]
Warm Up: Mrs Dubose’s Death
As the main voice of the novel, Atticus explains to his children the moral needed for life. When Atticus came back from hearing of Mrs Dubose’s death he reveals to Jem that by reading to her, he “wanted [Jem and Scout] to… see what real courage is.” Mrs Dubose was a Morphine addict and even […]