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Ashton Kutcher - Teen Choice Awards

18/11/2015

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The Study of Spoken Language: The Power of Speech

16/11/2015

 
Probably one of the greatest speeches you will ever hear. Remember, you are listening for the spoken word and how it is spoken in a particular context. Look at your key terms and answer the following questions once you have heard the speech:

What linguistic devices are used in this speech?
Can you identify at least 3 devices?

How does the volume change and when do you notice the change?
What do you think is the PURPOSE of this speech?
How does it make YOU feel when you hear it?
What words stand out when you hear them?



Words will always retain their power - listen to the speeches below and answer the questions in your booklet
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Jesus Christ, “The Sermon on the Mount”
33 A.D.; Jerusalem

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Whether one believes that Jesus of Nazareth was the Son of God or simply a wise teacher, it is impossible to deny the impact of perhaps the world’s most famous speech: The Sermon on the Mount. No speech has been more pondered, more influential, or more quoted. It introduced a prayer now familiar the world over and uttered in trenches, churches, and bedsides around the globe. It introduced a code of conduct billions of believers have adopted as their lofty, if not not always attainable, goal. While much of the sermon has roots in Jewish law, the advice given in the Beatitudes represented a dramatic and radical departure from the eye for an eye system of justice known in the ancient world. The standards of behaviour outlined in the sermon have given believers and non-believers alike plenty to contemplate and discuss in the two thousand years since it was given.


Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after
righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake:
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Year 12's Speaking and Listening - Guess Who!

25/2/2015

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Speech One: Formal Language - Queen Elizabeth visits Ireland

17/11/2014

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Timing: Start - 2:14 - Paragraph 1-9 - "A hUachtarain agus a chairde...and deep sympathy"
                         3:57 - 5:03 - Paragraph 10 - 11 - "A knot of history...and will prevail"
                         6:49 - 7:39 - Paragraph 12-14  -  "These ties of family...neighbours should always be"
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The Study of Spoken Language - The Basics

16/10/2014

 
When we LISTEN to the spoken word, we can determine many things if we ask ourselves some of the questions listed below. 

You must think about the CONTEXT ie the setting or circumstances that created the talk. 

You must also LISTEN for the language techniques used (Refer to your booklet)

Looking at the CONTEXT:
  • Who is talking?
  • Who are they talking to? Who is the audience?
  • When did the talk take place? Is this important?
  • Why did the talk take place? 
  • What was the PURPOSE of the talk? (Entertain/Persuade/Recount/Instruct/Encourage)
Looking at the TECHNIQUES:
  • Has the speaker achieved their PURPOSE?
  • How or why not?
  • What techniques did they use to APPEAL to their audience?

************************************Year 12 Homework Task***************************************
  1. Watch the videos below and think about the CONTEXT and the TECHNIQUES used. 
  2. Select TWO videos and identify the CONTEXT and TECHNIQUES used.
  3. In your exercise book, use the questions above to write a response to the videos you have selected. 
  4. Finally, which one is your favourite and why?

Video 1 - Messi Scores             Video 2 - Phoebe & Ross argue        Video 3 - Obama on Education
Video 4 - The Queen's Speech      Video 5 - Steve Jobs Speech          Video 6 - Harry Potter Intv

12S Teach Heaney

17/9/2014

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12S Guide To Controlled Assessment: Using P-E-E

16/9/2014

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Point -Poetic techniques or point you want to make.

Evidence/Example - "Quote words or phrases from the text.

Explain - The effect on the reader and what YOU think the writer us trying to do. 

WHY is he/she trying to do this?

Remember to use GCSE key words in the EXPLANATION part.

Reinforces - indicates- highlights - implies - creates - conveys - emphasises.
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12S/12M Mid Term Break by Seamus Heaney

8/9/2014

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1. What is unusual about the title of the poem?
2. Look at stanza 1. How do you think the poet was feeling? Quote to support your answer.
3. Why do you think the author includes so many sounds?
4. What is unusual about the use of the word 'corpse'?
5. What do you think of the last line of the poem?
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“Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.”

12/12/2013

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Download the timer to help you with your exam technique. You can use this on your laptop or phone.


  • Step 1 - Click on the file below to download.
  • Step 2 - Open Google Chrome web browser or Explorer
  • Step 3 - Drag and drop the file onto the browser window and the timer should appear OR if you click on the link it may automatically appear on your browser. 
  • Step 4 - Adjust the time to your specification.
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Chief Examiner report of 2013 had the following notes regarding pupil performance at all levels:

  • Candidates work too slowly
Candidates must develop their ‘exam speed’ through short timed tasks in class. Once time is up, work is collected immediately.

  • Time is apportioned poorly
Task 1 – Personal Writing was taking up too much time resulting in brief attempts to answer Section B tasks - Multi-Modal Texts.

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Of Mice and Men: Power

5/11/2013

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Q: Analyse the presentation of power in Of Mice and Men.

 Break the question down:

Look closely at how the author shows how each character has power in Of Mice and Men. Equally we will look at characters who do not have power.


Social - Economic - Physical

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