“Disaster” – Chapter 5 (Climax)
TASKS: When Joe shatters his knee joint, it is one of the most climactic moments in the text (one of the most tension-filled moments for the protagonist). Pages 71-73. Explain how language and writing style …
“On the edge” – Chapter 4
TASKS “On the edge” – How is this pun used effectively to summarise the events in this chapter? Choose ONE of the following language or writing style techniques and explain how it is used to …
Tempting Fate – Chapter 2
TASK: Continue to read from pages 26-38 in “Touching the Void” by Joe Simpson Describe the relationship between Joe and Simon in this chapter, including important quotations. How are the men inter-dependent and why? Describe …
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Course Outline
In Level 1 English this year, you will delve into literature that showcases a variety of human responses to extreme situations; as a class we will reflect on these accounts, looking closely at the langauge and techniques used to convey ideas. You will also learn about the conventions of Non-Fiction and Travel Writing, constructing a series of your own pieces in the styles studied.