Tag: CSEC English B
How to teach the short story – Unit Plan for 4 Weeks
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English| January 18, 2025 Exploring the World of Short Fiction Teaching short stories offers a wealth of opportunities to engage students in the exploration of literature. Through the analysis and creation of short fiction, students develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deeper appreciation for the written word.… Read More How to teach the short story – Unit Plan for 4 Weeks
Mint Tea by Christine Craig – A 5E Lesson Plan for teachers and students
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English| January 18, 2025
Lesson Plan Introduction to Poetry
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English| January 18, 2025 Poetry can be difficult to teach at times but with this downloadable lesson plan, this can be a lot less challenging.
Downloadable Lesson Plan – Types of Poems
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English| January 18, 2025 Poetry comes in different forms. As teachers, we tend to teach the more popular forms of poetry. This lesson plan is designed to help teachers and students to appreciate the different types of poetry.
Lesson Plan: Teaching a Free Verse Poem
Engaging Students with the Art of Free Verse Poetry Lesson Overview In this lesson, students will explore the concept of free verse poetry, understand its characteristics, and create their own free verse poems. Students will appreciate the freedom and creativity inherent in free verse and express their thoughts and emotions without the constraints of traditional… Read More Lesson Plan: Teaching a Free Verse Poem
Effective 5E Lesson Plan for Figurative Devices
Lesson Plan for Literature – Figurative Devices Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English| November 7, 2024 The 5E model includes Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. This encourages active learning and critical thinking. Click on the link below The 5E model includes Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. This encourages active learning and… Read More Effective 5E Lesson Plan for Figurative Devices
Common Figurative Devices and Their Examples
Julie Tagg| Think and Write English| November 12, 2024 Figurative language makes writing lively, relatable, and memorable by using words in non-literal or imaginative ways (5E Lesson Plan for Figurative Devices) Here’s a breakdown of some common figurative devices with examples to make them clear: 1. Simile 2. Metaphor 3. Personification 4. Hyperbole 5. Onomatopoeia… Read More Common Figurative Devices and Their Examples
The Main Characters and Themes
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B In William Shakespeare’s comedy play “Twelfth Night”, the main characters share a common weakness: they are self-deluded. This theme is prevalent throughout the play, as the characters’ self-deception leads to many of the conflicts and misunderstandings that drive the plot. Duke Orsino is a… Read More The Main Characters and Themes
Understanding the stagecraft in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B To produce a play, the playwright includes stage directions which are printed in italics. These directions provide detailed information on how the stage should be set up with scenery, how the characters should be dressed in costumes, what kind of props are needed, and… Read More Understanding the stagecraft in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
The Plot in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Main Plot involving the Courtly Lovers Twelfth Night is a comedy play that center around a group of quirky characters in the country of Illyria. The main plot in the play revolves around Duke Orsino, who is hopelessly in love with the Countess Olivia.… Read More The Plot in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Tone in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Shakespeare’s play ‘Twelfth Night’ is a comedy that explores the themes of love, identity, and the power of illusion. The tone of the play is irreverent and bemused, and it mocks the self-seriousness and pretensions of the most self-deluded characters in the story. The… Read More Tone in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Motifs in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B In literature, motifs are recurring structures, contrasts, or literary devices that help to develop and inform the major themes of a text. In Twelfth Night, there are several motifs present that contribute to the play’s themes. The use of letters, messages, and tokens is… Read More Motifs in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Foreshadowing in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B In Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, foreshadowing is not used in a conventional way, and significant events are not overtly predicted in the early parts of the play. Instead, Shakespeare uses wordplay and imagery to amplify later scenes, allowing them to reverberate in retrospect. This technique… Read More Foreshadowing in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Point of View in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Twelfth Night, a play by William Shakespeare, has a dramatic point of view that follows certain characters more closely than others. This allows the audience to sympathize with their perspective. The play focuses on the characters Viola, Feste, and Malvolio, amongst others. Viola and… Read More Point of View in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Analysis of the Style of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Twelfth Night is a play that exhibits a festive, mischievous, and witty style. The title of the play refers to the twelfth night after Christmas, which is also known as the night before Epiphany. Epiphany is a religious celebration marking the time when the… Read More Analysis of the Style of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Analysis of the Genre of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Twelfth Night is a famous Shakespearean comedy that encompasses almost every aspect of the genre. The play revolves around a wedding, mistaken identities, misunderstandings, physical comedy, and a happy ending. As with all of Shakespeare’s comedies, the play concludes with a wedding. In this… Read More Analysis of the Genre of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Analysis of the Setting in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English During the period when Shakespeare was writing Twelfth Night, there was no actual place called Illyria. However, in ancient times, the region of Illyria existed off the Adriatic Coast, which now encompasses parts of Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia, among other regions. The kingdom of Illyria ceased to… Read More Analysis of the Setting in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
The protagonist and antagonist in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English Who is the protagonist and antagonist in literature? The protagonist is the central character in a story who typically evokes the audience’s empathy and support. They are usually the one who drives the plot forward and are involved in the majority of choices or conflicts that arise… Read More The protagonist and antagonist in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Common Themes in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English Themes Themes are the underlying and often recurring ideas that are explored throughout a literary work. Themes can encompass a wide range of topics, including but not limited to love, loss, morality, justice, identity, and power. These themes help to convey the author’s message and can often… Read More Common Themes in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”
Alistair Campbell’s “Anansi” – Sample Essay Questions
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Please take a moment to download this file. It is an excerpt from the compilation of essay questions that will help in your preparations for the exam. Alistair Campbell’ Anansi”. Follow me at https://www.amazon.com/author/julietagg for more questions and study notes on this novel and… Read More Alistair Campbell’s “Anansi” – Sample Essay Questions
Merle Hodge’s “For the Life of Laetitia” – Sample Essay Questions – Guided Questions
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Please take a moment to download this file. It is an excerpt from the compilation of essay questions that will help in your preparations for the exam. Merle Hodge’s “For the Life of Laetitia”. Follow me at https://www.amazon.com/author/julietagg for more questions and study notes… Read More Merle Hodge’s “For the Life of Laetitia” – Sample Essay Questions – Guided Questions
Sample Essay- Themes in Poetry (English B) – Patriarchy and Men in Power (A Stone’s Throw” and Goodison’s “The Woman Speaks to the Man who has Employed her Son”)
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Write an essay discussing the poems “A Stone’s Throw” and “The Woman Speaks to the Man Who has Employed her Son”. The essay should briefly describe what is happening in each poem, the speaker’s attitude towards the woman in each poem, and examine one… Read More Sample Essay- Themes in Poetry (English B) – Patriarchy and Men in Power (A Stone’s Throw” and Goodison’s “The Woman Speaks to the Man who has Employed her Son”)
Sample Essay -Themes in Poetry (English B) – Painful experiences (Platt’s “Mirror” and Morris’ “Little Boy Crying”)
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Note: The response can be used for any of these TWO questions. The poems “Mirror” and “Little Boy Crying” both present the theme of pain that humans experience. Write an essay that compares the pain that speakers experience in EACH poem. In addition, comment… Read More Sample Essay -Themes in Poetry (English B) – Painful experiences (Platt’s “Mirror” and Morris’ “Little Boy Crying”)
Sample Essay – Themes in Poetry: Hopes and Desires in “It is the Constant Image of Your Face” and “Dreaming Black Boy”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B The poems ‘It is the Constant Image of Your Face’ and ‘Dreaming Black Boy’ both address the themes of confessions of hopes and desires.” Write an essay in which you discuss the theme of hopes and desires that are portrayed in EACH poem. Finally,… Read More Sample Essay – Themes in Poetry: Hopes and Desires in “It is the Constant Image of Your Face” and “Dreaming Black Boy”
Sample Essay – Analysis of Mervyn Morris “Little Boy Crying”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English Note that this response/essay will help with any theme question that relates to childhood experiences, parental role and parental love, family relationships, and love. It will also help with answering questions on literary devices (allusion, emotive words and narrator voice) Mervyn Morris’s poem “Little Boy Crying” delves… Read More Sample Essay – Analysis of Mervyn Morris “Little Boy Crying”
Sample Essay – The theme of Nature in CSEC Poetry – Comparative Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B These are possible CSEC questions and answers for poetry. These questions are similar and the response applies to both. (Rubadiri’s An African Thunderstorm” and Wordsworth “Sonnet Composed upon Westminster Bridge” Question A In “An African Thunderstorm” and “Sonnet Composed upon Westminster Bridge”, the speaker… Read More Sample Essay – The theme of Nature in CSEC Poetry – Comparative Essay
Sample Essay on The theme of Dreams and Aspiration in Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B In the novel, the animals’ initial vision contrasts greatly with the eventual outcome. Compose an essay that delves into the animals’ aspirations on Animal Farm. Within your composition, you must explore the infrastructure that was implemented to achieve this dream and examine the use… Read More Sample Essay on The theme of Dreams and Aspiration in Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
Sample Essay – The theme of the abuse of power and dictatorship in Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Write an essay about power abuse in Animal Farm and how it can lead to dictatorship due to the fear of losing control. Also, analyze a literary technique used in the novel to convey themes of fear and power. Animal Farm, written by George… Read More Sample Essay – The theme of the abuse of power and dictatorship in Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
Sample Essay – The theme of freedom of speech in Orwell’s “Animal Farm.”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Write an essay that examines two examples of freedom of speech in Animal Farm. Additionally, explore two incidents of oppression of freedom of speech and censorship in Orwell’s novel. Discuss the effectiveness of one technique used to examine censorship in the text. Remember, the… Read More Sample Essay – The theme of freedom of speech in Orwell’s “Animal Farm.”
Sample Essay – Exploring the theme of selfishness in Orwell’s “Animal Farm.”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “Man serves the interests of no creature except himself.” Write an essay that explores the theme of selfishness in the novel. Your essay should analyze the portrayal of human selfishness as well as the selfishness of the pigs in the novel. Additionally, comment on… Read More Sample Essay – Exploring the theme of selfishness in Orwell’s “Animal Farm.”
Sample Essay – The theme of religion in Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Religion is an important theme in Orwell’s “Animal Farm.” Write an essay in which you examine the role of Moses in the novel. Discuss one literary device that is used to explore the theme of religion in the novel. George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” is… Read More Sample Essay – The theme of religion in Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
The theme of Nature as a cycle in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.” Write an essay that assesses the way history has changed for the benefit of dictators. In addition, discuss the way that history has repeated itself in the novel. Then identify one narrative technique and comment… Read More The theme of Nature as a cycle in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
Betrayal in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “Betrayal permeates George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm,’ serving as a central theme that underscores the complexities of power and manipulation. Using TWO examples from the novel, write an essay that discusses the theme of betrayal. In addition, assess the way that Napoleon betrays any TWO… Read More Betrayal in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
The theme of ignorance in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Orwell’s “Animal Farm” deals with the issues of ignorance and the dangers that are associated with ignorance. Discuss the theme of ignorance and the ways in which theme of ignorance impacts the plot and characters. In addition, you must comment on the contrast that… Read More The theme of ignorance in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
Essay question and answer on the theme of Corruption in Orwell “Animal Farm”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” In the novel, “Animal Farm,” Orwell shows this inequality among the animals. With close reference to the novel, write an essay in which you discuss the hierarchy on the farm. You must… Read More Essay question and answer on the theme of Corruption in Orwell “Animal Farm”
The theme of Deception Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” Essay
One of main themes in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” is deception. Discuss the theme as it appears in the play. In your essay, be sure to cite at least TWO different moments when deception is used and the effect that ONE type of deception has on the characters in the play. In addition, discuss the use… Read More The theme of Deception Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” Essay
Essay question and answer on Viola’s role in Shakespeare “The Twelfth Night”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Essay Question Viola is the protagonist of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” With close reference to the play, discuss the role of Viola and her contribution to one of the themes. You should also assess the dramatic effect that her character has in the play. Viola,… Read More Essay question and answer on Viola’s role in Shakespeare “The Twelfth Night”
What is Feste’s role in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night?” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “Twelfth Night” is one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved plays. It is set in the fictional land of Illyria, where the characters are all caught up in a web of mistaken identities and misguided love. Among these characters is Feste, the court jester, who… Read More What is Feste’s role in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night?” Essay
Folly in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B | Most of the characters, with the exception of Fester, are “foolish.” With close reference to the play, write an essay that discusses the nature of the folly that Olivia, Orsino, and Malvolio displays. In addition, assess how Feste influences comic tone of the… Read More Folly in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” Essay
