W5 - Literature - ending

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Atonement is, among other things, a story about telling a story

We've come to the end of the literature we're going to cover for this year. What then is the importance of literature and the stories we've read so far? 

Watch the video after this and answer the questions.

What is, according to the video, the reason why we read/listen to stories? Do you agree?

Give an example of how a book really challenged/changed the way you thought about an issue, society, an individual, or a group of people. What is the name of the book and how did it challenge/change you?

What do you think is the most influential story of your generation? What about that story makes it so special? (Note the use of story here, this can be a film TV-series, documentary, book, short story).

What story/poem did you enjoy most this year?

What story/poem made your skin crawl?

What did you find most difficult concerning the literature?

What should we definitely change next year? (anything ranging from the material used to the way in which lit was taught).

What did you like and therefore should stay the same (anything ranging from the material used to the way in which lit was taught)?

Period 3

- Writing an essay (Footholds)

- Reading comprehension test (CITO practice exam + Alquin)

- Oral examination (speaking skills)