Assignment Two Deliver a presentation exploring at least two texts from different genres (these need to be agreed in advance with your tutor). You should include a discussion of: The characteristics of each genre and what places each text within that genre. Language features and how these are used in the works.   Your presentation should last 10 minutes and include a PowerPoint presentation.

Today’s AC 1 Understand a range of literary genres. Explain the characteristics which place a text in a particular literary genre. Analyse the form of two works of literature from different genres.   3 Understand the use of language in works of literature. 3.1- Describe a range of language features used in works of literature. 3.2- Evaluate the use of language in literature.

Structuring your Presentation 1 – Poem What is a poem? What characteristics does your text have which place it within the ‘poetry’ genre? What characteristics does it not have that are common within the genre? What type of poem is it?

Structuring your Presentation 1 – Poem - Analysis Provide a detailed analysis of the poem. This can be line by line. Identify techniques used and discuss why they are used. Evaluate the technique used – is it effective? If so, why?

Structuring your Presentation 1 – Play What is a play? What characteristics does your text have which place it within the ‘play’ genre? What characteristics does it not have that are common within the genre? What type of play is it? Brief context / plot overview.

Structuring your Presentation 1 – Play - Analysis Provide a detailed analysis of a small section of the play OR discuss several key quotations from across the play. Explain why you have chosen to discuss that scene / quote. Identify techniques used and discuss why they are used. Evaluate the technique used – is it effective? If so, why? You can link your analysis to a broader theme within the play i.e. class, education, supernatural.

PowerPoint and Handouts You should supply a handout of all pieces of text that you will discuss – this will form part of your evidence and should have your name on and the date of your presentation. You should create a PowerPoint for your presentation. Use bullet points to support what you’re saying. Include quotations that you will discuss in detail. You can use youtube video clips if you’d like to. PowerPoint slides should be printed off and handed to your tutor as part of your evidence.

Preparation Time Conduct additional research. Continue / begin working on your PowerPoint. Produce handouts of poem / play. Receive feedback on your work.