English / Saesneg

Year 7/8/9 - Blwyddyn 7/8/9

Resource Pack

Task sheet

Year 10 - Blwyddyn 10

WHAT TO DO:

Read ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck. Aim to read one ‘part’ of the novel each week. You can listen to the audiobook on YouTube.

Try out the 'Of Mice and Men' context worksheets in the English Literature study pack.

Try the weekly 'Of Mice and Men' writing challenge in the English Literature study pack.

Try the reading tasks in the English language study pack. Try a different reading question type each week.

Enjoy free writing and reading! Remember, you can borrow books for free online from Powys libraries.

Year 12 / Blwyddyn 12

A-level English Literature

What to do:

The texts for Y13 are listed below (please obtain the specific edition where listed - same publisher etc ).

The two novels (by Barry/Rhys) listed would probably be the best place to start.

Read the texts in preparation for your A2 studies. You will be able to see productions of Hamlet streamed online.

The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
Wide Sargasso Sea - Jean Rhys
Hamlet - Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare edition -isbn 9780435193102)
Selected Poems - Christina Rossetti - Penguin Classics - isbn 9780140424690

A-Level English Language and Literature
What to do:
The texts for A2 are listed below.
Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte
The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger
Tess of the D'Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy
King Lear - The Arden Shakespeare - ISBN-13: 978-1903436592 (please get this edition)

Read the texts in preparation for your A2 studies. Start with the first two texts listed here. You will be able to see productions of King Lear, Tess and Wuthering Heights streamed online or on DVD to accompany your reading.

The National Theatre is launching a free streaming service. Search for this online. You will be able to access a range of superb performances for your enjoyment.

Creative things to do!

Reading List

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KS3 reluctant readers

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