ENG313
The Theory of Memory
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2026 Year Plans (2).pdfThis year in Year 13 English we will study a range of written and visual texts that deal with complex and philosophical questions around memory and identity. To the left is the year plan for our class which shows you what the focus will be. You also have a paper copy of this to stick in your journal.
You will find the learning for each week written out below. The most up to date instructions will always be at the top.
Term 1, Week 4
Learning Intention:
to
Success Criteria:
I am successful when I have an understanding of the year plan.
I am successful when I have written a letter to Ms Evans to outline who I am and share important information about myself.
I am successful when I have shared my thoughts on a text.
Welcome to Year 13 English. This week is all about getting to know each other, to go over the year plan, expectations, and to delve into some reading and writing grounded in our shared theme of the theory of memory.
Lesson 1 - How to talk about ideas and techniques at Level 3
Lesson 2 - 4 - Starting the assessment
Term 1, Weeks 2 & 3
Learning Intention:
to have an understanding of memory, moral ambiguity, and metafiction.
Success Criteria:
I am successful when I can share my thoughts on why memory is a core part of identity.
I am successful when I can share my ideas about morality and moral ambiguity.
I am successful when I can explain what metafiction is and identify it in a text.
Lesson 1 - Early Memories: a short story
Lesson 2 - Storytelling and Omelas
Lesson 3 & 4 - Viewing Atonement directed by Joe Wright
Lesson 5 - Upon First Viewing
Lesson 6 - Class Discussion Slides
Term 1, Week 1
Learning Intention:
to build a relationship with my teacher and peers, to understand the year plan, and to understand our shared expectations.
Success Criteria:
I am successful when I have an understanding of the year plan.
I am successful when I have written a letter to Ms Evans to outline who I am and share important information about myself.
I am successful when I have shared my thoughts on a text.
Welcome to Year 13 English. This week is all about getting to know each other, to go over the year plan, expectations, and to delve into some reading and writing grounded in our shared theme of the theory of memory.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Year 13 English
Lesson 2 - Theseus' Ship, John Locke, and the theory of identity and memory
Lesson 3 & 4 - Early Memories: a short story
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