The Boy with the Missing Thumb is a very surreal story that drags us on a horrific journey of toxic self-marginalisation from the perspective of the main protagonist, Gregory. As with the Reflections Framework I have shared previously, these notes have been created with the intention of helping you to reflect personally. Therefore, you will … Continue reading Hook and Eye – The Boy with the Missing Thumb Reflection Notes
Hook and Eye – Sophia’s Party Reflection Notes
Sophia's Party is a story about a very Singaporean National Day party, told from the perspective of a foreigner who struggles with understanding Singaporeans. As with the Reflections Framework I have shared previously, these notes have been created with the intention of helping you to reflect personally. Therefore, you will find that it comes with … Continue reading Hook and Eye – Sophia’s Party Reflection Notes
Hook and Eye – Reflection Framework
If you've read the introduction as well as the notes to students that are found at the beginning of Hook and Eye, you'd realise that Philip Holden intended for this collection of short stories to be interpreted very personally. What that means is it meant to be experienced differently by different readers, because we are … Continue reading Hook and Eye – Reflection Framework
News Articles for English and Social Studies
A question I get asked a lot is about studying for social studies and English discursive/argumentative essays. What makes these two examination types so unique is the lack of spoon-feeding - there are no books or concrete notes that provide a student with the evidence required to attempt such essays. To help with the learning … Continue reading News Articles for English and Social Studies
Teacher Jo 