This unit is all about looking back to past events that have shaped our lives. These may be personal triumphs or tragedies, or they may be historical celebrations or crises. Either way, they are etched in our memories.
Why study this theme?
In society, it is vital that we remember the past accurately. We tend to try to forget the negative and traumatic events, but they are equally important in the development of our world. For example, we remember the events of the Holocaust, so that such horror can be avoided by future generations. Literature both celebrates and criticises the past, creating art in the process.
Learning intentions
Discover how the past can shape people and events. Learn how to compare texts across different genres.
Writing With Purpose Listen critically and analyse a podcast. Read a reflective personal essay.
Poetry and Song Experience spoken-word poetry.
Compare audio and visual experiences.
Fiction Learn about stereotypes.
Revise the importance of the narrator. 368
Stage and Screen Consider the importance of props and set.
Learn about the past by watching a documentary.
Media and Advertising Engage in critical analysis of advertisements. Learn about eye-witness accounts.
Language Skills Learn how to use semicolons and colons. Recognise and form compound nouns.
