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The Stewards School Literature Club is designed to support KS3 students in becoming stronger readers and more skilled in literary analysis. For the duration of the club, students will read one book and focus on various aspects of the KS3 English curriculum, such as comprehension, critical thinking, literary devices, themes, and context. The club will meet weekly and provide a blend of teacher-led discussions, presentations, and group activities, all aimed at deepening students’ understanding of the text and its relation to the curriculum. The program is aligned with the KS3 National Curriculum and specifically designed to prepare students for IGCSE and GCSE exams.
Term 1: September 30th – December 20th
In the first term, students are introduced to various literary genres and delve into the background of the author Chinua Achebe as well as the historical context of the text Things Fall Apart. The focus is on understanding the plot structure, character development, and key themes such the struggle between change and tradition and pride. Activities include creating plot diagrams, character maps, and setting illustrations. The term also covers an analysis of literary devices and techniques, with an emphasis on setting, atmosphere, and language.
Term 2: January 6th – March 21st
The second term centers on a deeper exploration of symbolism, imagery, and conflicts within Things Fall Apart. Students engage in comparative analysis with other literary texts and apply different literary criticism techniques to understand various perspectives on the novel. Creative adaptations of scenes are explored, and the term concludes with an examination of Chinua Achebe’s writing style and techniques. This period also includes reading The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats to draw comparisons between its themes of fate and destiny with those in Chinua Achebe’s work.
Term 3: April 21st – July 4th
In the final term, students focus on synthesizing their understanding through a final project. The project showcases their analysis and interpretation of Things Fall Apart and includes presentations and reflections on their learning journey. Additionally, students read The Sacrificial Egg and Dead Men’s path by Chinua Achebe, comparing its themes and characters with those in Things Fall Apart. The term wraps up with reflections on the literary analysis process and a presentation of a mini documentary on the Igbo culture, traditions and beliefs before and after colonisation.
Cost: £250 per year, payable in 10 monthly instalments of £25.00.
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