Hi year 8. Well it's that time of year where we are heading towards exams at the speed of light (or even faster!). We need to make sure that we are all up-to-date and know what's happening.
Here are a few things that you can do to get ready for your English exam.
1. Read the novel again.
2. Write some notes in your English book about the 'setting' of the book (ie it is set in a high school, not too disimilar to ours).
3. Do some more 'theme pages'. Think about some other themes like friendship, discipline, community, relationships, manipulation etc. Make sure you find some really good quotes and learn where they are in the book!
(NOTE: You will be allowed to take your novel into the exam.)
4. Read the last two chapters of the book again and make sure you know exactly what happens at the end of the novel. Summarise the final two chapters in your English book.
In the comments part below, why not write one paragraph on one of the following questions and I can check to see that it makes sense. You can also read and check each others!
* How does the setting of the book assist the storyline?
* Which of the characters portrays the theme of individuality the best?
* How does the first chapter set the scene for the remainder of the story?
* What is the main message of the novel?
If you choose one (or more!) and write a paragraph below, that will be very helpful for you. Make sure you don't have any spelling mistakes!
Mr Mansfield.
