Much Ado coursework

Complete 'Much Ado Nothing' coursework essays for the start of the new term. Also, start to read the W.H. Auden poems in the anthology.

Gatsby chapters eight and nine

Complete reading journal notes for 'The Great Gatsby' chapters eight and nine by Tuesday 18 December.

Gatsby chapters five, six and seven

Complete reading journal notes for 'The Great Gatsby' chapters five, six and seven by Tuesday 11 December.

Gatsby chapters three and four

Complete reading journal notes for 'The Great Gatsby' chapters three and four by Tuesday 4 December.


Not exactly Wilson's Garage, but this painting by Edward Hopper makes me think of it.

Gatsby Reading Journal notes for chapters one and two

Complete reading journal notes for 'The Great Gatsby' chapters one and two. Sum up storytelling techniques and comment on themes that are emerging. Also, make brief notes on what we learn about the characters that are introduced to us.

 To be posted on your blog by Tuesday 27 November.

Much Ado Essay Plan

Write a detailed essay plan in note form for your 'Much Ado About Nothing' coursework assignment. Include a one-paragraph summary of your arguments at the start. Also, provide a list of sources used. Aim to use good references and not just those found after a quick search on the internet.

To get you thinking have listen to this Oxford University podcast on the play.

To be handed in on Tuesday 20 November.

The dramatic significance of a scene from Much Ado About Nothing

Choose one scene from Much Ado and write about its dramatic significance for the play. Make close reference to language, form and structure (AO2). Answer on paper and write no more than 600 words. To be handed in on Tuesday 13 November.