English Lang/Lit LPs

  LP entry: Why is the concept of identity often an elusive one in texts? Consider the Monbiot texts as well as other texts covered during your English studies.

  LP entry: Reflect on the two non-literary bodies of work that we have looked at so far this period.  Global issues How the GIs are represented Contrasts with earlier texts and/or works

reflection on the start of IB2 paper 1 practice       Getting back into the habit of doing practice papers after the summer holiday was a bit of a shift, but I feel that I still did fairly well on my Paper 1. I didn't end up puzzling over what to analyze with the text and I feel like I was able to bring up a sufficient amount of authorial choice, although I would have liked to add an extra paragraph or two for safety's sake. I won't pretend that my work was flawless, but that's to be expected, we're practicing for final exams for a reason and I'm relatively satisfied with where I am right now insofar as I think I will be able to prepare myself well before the final exams in the spring.     Peer review was quite useful, the essay I reviewed was well written, but on a few smaller points I felt that it strayed away from the guiding question even if the analysis was good. Having my own essay peer-reviewed should be helpful as well, I didn't get to see what marki...