Everest is a short story about dreams and the ability to make our dreams come true in Singapore, no matter how impossible. It also presents to us the perspective of an immigrant family and their unintentional integration and adaptation to Singapore society. As with the Reflections Framework I have shared previously, these notes have been … Continue reading Hook and Eye – Everest Reflection Notes
Literary Devices to Know: Lower Secondary & Elective Literature
Hello!!The last time I did this was years ago and it was a very simplified package. Here's a new, updated version. Even if you don't care about literature, these literary devices can be useful to know to help you answer English comprehension questions (e.g. How is the language used unusual and effective, what is ironic … Continue reading Literary Devices to Know: Lower Secondary & Elective Literature
Literary Devices to Know: IB & O Levels Pure Literature
Hello!!The last time I did this was years ago, and I did not put together a package for Upper Secondary Pure Literature Students or those in IB. So, here it is! Now, I know that IB Language Arts/Literary Arts is vastly different from O Levels Pure Literature. That said, it does not change the fact … Continue reading Literary Devices to Know: IB & O Levels Pure Literature
Hook and Eye: Practice Essay Questions (and Mindmap tips!)
Want to test your understanding of the anthology "Hook and Eye: Stories from the Margins"? Hook-And-Eye-essay-questionsDownload Writing essays can take a very long time, especially as there are so many questions. A great way to create notes for yourself whilst answering these questions is to mindmap. BUT HOLD ON! This is not an excuse for … Continue reading Hook and Eye: Practice Essay Questions (and Mindmap tips!)
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