Topic Five (1.5): Planning Assignment One

 Introduction

In this topic, you will compare texts written in the same literary tradition and also you will be helped to plan and write your assignment.

 Working through your course book

  • Read through pages 50-53 in Ignite 3. Complete the activities as you come to them. This examines a particular type of poem that originated in the 13th century, so some of the words be unfamiliar to you. Remember you can always use a dictionary if you need help with this. This was a very popular form used by Shakespeare; you will read one of his famous sonnets on page 52. 
  • Now read through and do the activities on pages 54-55. Use the notes and ideas here to plan and write your assignment. Your assignment has two parts.  Part one is a writing task as you will be writing your own poem based on the theme of relationships. You can choose to submit one of the poems you have written during this module if you would like. Remember that it doesn’t have to rhyme, but try to use descriptive techniques and imagery for the highest marks here.
  • You may want to make use of the following resources: 
  • This has lots of tips for writing poems and it also has guides on how to write different types of poems. In your assignment, you can use any form they would like so this may inspire you to try something new.

EXPLORE - Poetry Writing Lessons for Kids (poetry4kids.com) Links to an external site. 

  • If you would like to use rhyme in your poem, this rhyming dictionary may be of help.

EXPLORE - Rhyming Dictionary for Kids (poetry4kids.com) Links to an external site.

  • Do take time to plan your answer it will help you achieve a higher mark on the assignment.
  • To help you plan, write a mind map and jot down the first words and phrases that you think of when you think about the relationship you will be writing about. Try to incorporate these into your poem. 
  • The second part of your assignment is to write an analysis of your poem. You can use the planning sheet to help you with this. 

READ - Assignment Planning - Writing an analysis of your own poem Download READ - Assignment Planning - Writing an analysis of your own poem

  • Always read through the guidance sheet as well as this offers an example for you to work with.

READ - Assignment One Guidance Download READ - Assignment One Guidance

Reading for pleasure

What are you reading at the moment? To complement this topic you may like to try some more of Shakespeare's sonnets (here Links to an external site.). Some other novels based on themes of relationships to try are Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman or Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. If you've enjoyed a book lately, why not leave a book review Links to an external site. for other students?

 Interactive Kerboodle Activities

  • Log onto Kerboodle and complete this worksheet for this module:

COMPLETE - Explaining sonnet 130 (Kerboodle) Links to an external site.

  • This will help you complete the questions on pages 52 and 53 in your Ignite 3 textbook.