LQ: Can I comment on the writer’s purpose and meaning? Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, form, style, epistolary, genre, narrative, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation LQ: Can I comment on the writer’s purpose and meaning?

Outstanding progress Band 4 AO1 - Articulate creative, informed and relevant responses to literary texts, using appropriate terminology and concepts, and coherent, accurate written expression Outstanding progress Band 4 a. Communicate relevant knowledge and understanding of literary texts with confidence b. present relevant, well-informed responses, fluently using appropriate terminology to support informed interpretations c. structure and organise their writing in a cogent manner d. Communicate content and meaning through sophisticated and mature writing. Excellent progress Band 3 a. Communicate relevant knowledge and understanding of literary texts b. present relevant responses using appropriate terminology to support informed interpretations c. structure and organise their writing d. Communicate content and meaning through expressive and accurate writing. Good progress Band2 a. Communicate some basic knowledge and understanding of literary texts b. make simple use of appropriate terminology or examples to support their interpretations c. Communicate meaning using straightforward language. 2

In letter 89 Sofia says ‘Everybody learn something in life.’ Discuss. Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, form, style, epistolary, genre, narrative, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, form, style, epistolary, genre, narrative, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation In letter 89 Sofia says ‘Everybody learn something in life.’ Discuss. In letter 89 Sofia says ‘Everybody learn something in life.’ Discuss.

Ext: What has the reader learned? Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, form, style, epistolary, genre, narrative, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation In groups consider what you think each character has learned by the end of the novel. Ext: What has the reader learned?

Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, form, style, epistolary, genre, narrative, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation Walker’s novel was set early 20th C, written in 1980s and read early 21st C. What does the novel reveal about the struggle for identity in each period? Read through the reactions to the novel when it was first published (praise and criticism). Choose two statements from each list and write a response explaining your reasons. Refer to specific parts of the text.

Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, form, style, epistolary, genre, narrative, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation Swap work and write a paragraph ‘comment’ response to one of the points raised. Eg in style of a blog.

HOMEWORK: Post work from L2 on blog Key words: character, analysis, simile, metaphor, mono-syllabic, symbol, lexis, verb, alliteration, symbol, motif, structure, form, style, epistolary, genre, narrative, parallel, contrast, perspective, interpretation HOMEWORK: Post work from L2 on blog Decide on CW essay question: How does Walker’s presentation of X affect your interpretation of the novel? Ext: Read: From Monotheism to Pantheism: Liberation from Patriarchy in Alice Walker's The Color Purple OR Celie’s Emancipation in the novel “The Color Purple” 7

Outstanding progress Band 4 AO1 - Articulate creative, informed and relevant responses to literary texts, using appropriate terminology and concepts, and coherent, accurate written expression Outstanding progress Band 4 a. Communicate relevant knowledge and understanding of literary texts with confidence b. present relevant, well-informed responses, fluently using appropriate terminology to support informed interpretations c. structure and organise their writing in a cogent manner d. Communicate content and meaning through sophisticated and mature writing. Excellent progress Band 3 a. Communicate relevant knowledge and understanding of literary texts b. present relevant responses using appropriate terminology to support informed interpretations c. structure and organise their writing d. Communicate content and meaning through expressive and accurate writing. Good progress Band2 a. Communicate some basic knowledge and understanding of literary texts b. make simple use of appropriate terminology or examples to support their interpretations c. Communicate meaning using straightforward language. 8