On Thursday, 17th October the 6th Year English class used a Puppet Pal summary to understand the workings of the Wuthering Heights plot.
In order to take some of the tedium out of plot revision, I presented my 6th year students with a home made, albeit slightly shaky, Puppet Pal version of their comparative novel. Hopefully my 'creative powers', will be enough to inject some enthusiasm into the revision process. Using technology to revise, also aids recall and comprehension, as visual and audio learners will have their learning strengths met.
This is a screen shot from a Puppet Pal summary of 'Wuthering Heights', that was used to reacquaint their minds with this, at times, confusing plot. Next they were provided with a breakdown of each main section in the plot. They had to extract the main insight and quote in relation to two analytical questions, plotting their answers out chronologically on a table mat worksheet. Each group had to present to the class their particular findings. This form of co-operative learning establishes working with others as the norm.
Ms. Reynolds
In the run up to the state exams, Stratford's Wellbeing Team draws your attention to the suite of resources on gov.ie under the heading of Wellbeing support for Exam Students, Parents and School Staff.
As is tradition at this time of year, the annual rounders game took place between our outgoing 6th Years and Teachers. Despite great efforts by our 6th years and some fabulous play, Teachers came out victorious. Fair play to all who played in this game.
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Congratulations to our prize winners at our end of year assembly. Awards including attendance, student of the year and the Principal's Junior & Senior student award for this academic year.
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