Literature in English: Close Reading and Appreciation

Build confidence with analysing language, form, structure, point of view and theme. Strengthen literary analysis sentences through the Extract: The Last Bus reading task, then apply your learning in writing: Write a 250-word literary response explaining how the writer creates Mina’s mood in “The Last Bus”.

Analysing language, form, structure, point of view and theme

Vocabulary

Grammar

Reading

Writing

Listening

Consolidation

Word Cards

purposeTap to flip

the reason a text is created

Consider purpose when responding to this task.

audienceTap to flip

the people a text is designed for

Consider audience when responding to this task.

evidenceTap to flip

details that support a claim

Consider evidence when responding to this task.

registerTap to flip

the level of formality in language

Consider register when responding to this task.

justifyTap to flip

to give reasons that support a choice

In a Literature and human experience task, use justify when you trace a theme through a short extract.

nuanceTap to flip

a small but important difference in meaning

In a Literature and human experience task, use nuance when you trace a theme through a short extract.

coherentTap to flip

logical and easy to follow

In a Literature and human experience task, use coherent when you trace a theme through a short extract.

implicationTap to flip

an idea suggested rather than directly stated

In a Literature and human experience task, use implication when you trace a theme through a short extract.

Matching Game

Click a word, then click its matching definition.