MS CREMEN'S ENGLISH CLASS

Friday, September 28, 2012

A Day in the Life of a Dog

I listened carefully to my paws gently crushing the leaves that were strewn across the forest floor.  Moving swiftly along, not a care in the world. 

I'd be reaching the town soon.  I had slowed down to listen to the mellifluous sound of the birds singing their morning chorus.  I laughted to myself.  My long russet-coloured plume swaying along behind me, as if it was conducting the birds in their song.

Finally I had reached the road.  A gentle zephyr flew past me, ruffling my silken coat and gently moving the fallen leaves along the pavement.  It was a sombre day in November.  Giant puffs of cloud hovered above my head.  Rays of golden sunlight were struggling to break through.

I trotted along cheerfully.  My amber irises scanning my surroundings, I soon spotted something of great interrest: A Butcher's Shop.  I lurched forward.  My mighty paws beating off the cracked pavement as I galloped.

I waited until the butcher was distracted to make my move.  I leaped up snatching a crimson slab of meat before running off, the bewildered butcher shaking his fist and shouting loud words at me.

I didn't stop running until I reached the forest.  Adrenaline was pumping through my veins, but it was worth it.

I settled down in the debris of leaves, munching triumphantly on my steak once again listening to the gentle morning chorus of the sparrows.
 
Sophie Darling
Age 13 (2009)

The Power of the Introduction

This is a very good video on introductions in fiction, the same ideas can be used in essay writing...
Thanks to our colleagues in SCC English for pointing this one out!

Friday, September 21, 2012

Posters, Comic Strips, Newspapers

This is a great resource for creating posters, comic strips and newspaper.  Would be useful for many subjects!

Shakespeare

For everything you ever wanted to know about Shakespeare click here

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Keep your emoticons in check

Almost 30 years ago Professor Scott Fahlman suggested that the computer science department of Carnegie Mellon University adopt emoticons on its online bulletin board. On 19 September 1982 at 11.44am he changed the way we write, starting with: "I propose that [sic] the following character sequence for joke markers: :-)".  Thus the emoticon was born!  Find outmore from from this Guadian article

Monday, September 17, 2012

Literary Devices

Have a look at this video which uses music to explain some of the more popular literary devices. Have a look at YouTube and see if you can find any more good ones, if you do let us know!!


SCC ENGLISH: 'Macbeth' resources

Great resources from the SCC team for Macbeth...SCC ENGLISH: 'Macbeth' resources: Both Leaving Certificate years will shortly be starting Macbeth . Here is a summary of some resources for study and revision, which will be ...

Monday, September 10, 2012

Woman Work

I've got the children to tend
The clothes to mend
The floor to mop
The food to shop
Then the chicken to fry
The baby to dry
I got company to feed
The garden to weed
I've got shirts to press
The tots to dress
The can to be cut
I gotta clean up this hut
Then see about the sick
And the cotton to pick.

Shine on me, sunshine
Rain on me, rain
Fall softly, dewdrops
And cool my brow again.

Storm, blow me from here
With your fiercest wind
Let me float across the sky
'Til I can rest again.
Woman Work

Fall gently, snowflakes
Cover me with white
Cold icy kisses and
Let me rest tonight.

Sun, rain, curving sky
Mountain, oceans, leaf and stone
Star shine, moon glow
You're all that I can call my own.
Maya Angelou

Monday, September 3, 2012

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Wilderness



                                                            
SECOND YEAR NOVEL 2012/2013
Read a review of the novel here
Did you know Roddy Doyle went to St Fintan's High School, Sutton?  He also taught in Greendale Community School in Kilbarrack. Read more about him here        



A Fun Lesson

On Branding and Brand Names  -  can be adapted
Lesson Plan click here
Worksheets click here