Weeks 1&2 work: Language Analysis preparation (focus on reading) and The Secret River (focus on writing)

  • Language Analysis preparation: read Chapter 2: Formulating and developing arguments and complete the following activities:2.1-2.5; 2.11-12; 2.14-17; 2.20-22c  Our next lesson on Language Analysis will consist of you presenting your issue orally (your main contention; major arguments; specific evidence) for peer assessment; 2.26 is the final exercise.                                                                                        This textbook and its activities are available in an online format so use the information on the inside front cover of your text to access the material.
  • The Secret River Writing Task #1: Write a version of the encounter in ‘Strangers’ from the perspective of the aboriginal: 300 words                                                               The Secret River Writing Task #2: Write a version of a trial scene related to another of the convicted felons in the story. You should re-read the scene from the novel p.61-66 and read also Charles Dicken’s courtroom scene from Great Expectations  here for another example of a courtroom scene. 300 words
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