Ballads 1 ballad 1 group 1 great presentation!

Ballads La Belle Dame Sans Merci La Belle Dame Sans Merci John Barleycorn John Barleycorn Lord Randal Lord Randal Bishop Hatto Bishop Hatto Gelert, Llewelyn’s Dog Gelert, Llewelyn’s Dog

Your challenge: 1.An analytical presentation 2.A group performance reading 3.A newspaper front page to match your ballad

1.Ballad Analysis In groups, prepare a slideshow to analyse a ballad of your choosing according to the features on the next slide In groups, prepare a slideshow to analyse a ballad of your choosing according to the features on the next slide Your slideshow should include at least 2 PEE examples for each feature of the ballad Your slideshow should include at least 2 PEE examples for each feature of the ballad Use appropriate literary terminology e.g. simile, rhyme Use appropriate literary terminology e.g. simile, rhyme You must organise your slideshow so that it is interesting and easy to follow. You must organise your slideshow so that it is interesting and easy to follow.

Analysis Topics: What do you learn about? Background Background Plot Plot Structure – features of a ballad Structure – features of a ballad Language Language Character Character

2. Performance Reading Think of an original way to present and perform your ballad Think of an original way to present and perform your ballad Every group member must be involved in the reading Every group member must be involved in the reading You can accompany your reading with sound, music, images You can accompany your reading with sound, music, images

3. Newspaper Produce a front page article on your ballad (A4 size) Include a headline Include a headline A summary introductory paragraph answering ‘Wh’ questions A summary introductory paragraph answering ‘Wh’ questions An explanation of the ‘story’ of the ballad (in 4- 6 paragraphs); you may need to use your imaginations to fill in some of the details An explanation of the ‘story’ of the ballad (in 4- 6 paragraphs); you may need to use your imaginations to fill in some of the details An eyewitness statement on the events An eyewitness statement on the events An accompanying image and caption An accompanying image and caption See docs on newspaper writing for help See docs on newspaper writing for help