Animal Farm

In this unit you will be studying a literary classic, Animal Farm by George Orwell. You will be studying Orwell's context including the social, cultural and historical influences that affected his writing of the novel, as well as analysing the methods that Orwell uses to convey his ideas and views about society.

For the opportunity to win a Golden Ticket, create a 5 - 10 minute podcast about a chapter or a character of your choice from Animal Farm. Follow the links below to help you structure and film your podcast. 

How To Add Structure To Your Podcast And Hook Your Audience 

Write the Perfect Podcast Script (Examples & Templates) 

Controversial Issues

In this unit, you will be studying a range of issues which cause debate, exploring how writers use language and structure to effectively share their own viewpoints, as well as how to evaluate and form your own opinions and ideas from a range of sources.

For the opportunity to earn a Golden Ticket, choose a controversial issue of your choice and conduct a formal debate around this issue. Forming a debate takes time, you can either complete this in a form of a podcast, a video, a panel lunchtime discussion (ask a teacher beforehand), or a persuasive speech to present in class. This should not be rushed, this needs to be carefully planned. 

Gothic Writing

In this unit, you will be exploring some classic examples of Gothic writing from throughout history, including Dracula, Frankenstein and The Woman in Black. You will explore how writers use a range of devices to effectively create Gothic writing, and then apply these into your own creative work.

For the opportunity to earn a Golden Ticket, choose an image from the link and write either a gothic descriptive piece of writing or a gothic story which is based around your chosen image. 

images of gothic - Bing images

Power and Conflict Poetry

In this unit, you will study a range of poems which approach a wide range of issues concerned with power and conflict, exploring a variety of poets from different backgrounds and with different perspectives and voices. You will explore how the poets use methods to successfully engage the reader and convey their ideas.

For the opportunity to earn a Golden Ticket, write your own power and conflict poem. You can draw inspiration from themes and imagery explored in class or create original scenarios that reflect power struggles or conflicts you’ve observed in society or literature. Record a memorable reading of your own poem, effectively sharing your creative vision and connecting with their audience on an emotional level.