by melaniewp | Mar 19, 2013 | Exam Essays, GCSE, IGCSE, Model Essays, Poetry, Simon Armitage
Basic Meaning: a man talks bitterly to his ex-girlfriend, how it’s no big deal she left. He paints a vivid picture of how he thinks she must see him: like a ‘Kodiak bear’, or a ‘prince’ in an ice palace. This icy image echoes his...
by melaniewp | Mar 19, 2013 | alliteration, How Do Writers Use Language?, Writers Techniques
Discover what alliteration is, how to find it and how to write about it. To use alliteration in your own writing, use the examples below to create interesting effects. It’s OK to copy them at first, then start to make up your own.What is Alliteration and...
by melaniewp | Mar 18, 2013 | 0 FOR KIDS, 11 plus, Apostrophes, Common Entrance, GCSE, Grammar, Punctuation, Writing
Aargh! It’s the Return of the Apostrophe Monster! Get rid of him by learning when to use apostrophes…This article will focus on when to use an apostrophe in words like I’ll, I’m, won’t, let’s, you’re, and more. The apostrophe...
by melaniewp | Mar 17, 2013 | GCSE, IGCSE, Main GCSE Texts Likely Exam Questions, Of Mice and Men
+ Get all Of Mice and Men Resources and free model essays hereCruelty Power, Strengths and WeaknessesLiving in a cruel world makes Crooks cruel, and there’s no hope for him. How far do you agree? Give evidence.Do you think Steinbeck believed...
by melaniewp | Mar 17, 2013 | KS2, Shakespeare, Shakespeare 6-9
This is the second part of my evil plan to force my kids to be interested in Shakespeare. Mwahaha!IngredientsAll the excellent Tony Ross Shakespeare BooksManga Shakespeare – Julius CaesarThe most gorgeous felt pens and crayons ever. I love these so much and...