Masterclasses- designed to kickstart your programme of preparation and revision for English GCSE- em

Wakefield courses are hosted at York House Hotel on selected Saturdays between 1-4pm

York House Hotel, 10 Drury Lane WF1 2TE. £45 per session or £40 when booking 3 or more

Leeds courses are hosted at Alwoodley Community Hall on selected Sundays between 1.30-3.30pm. £39 per session or £35 when booking 3 or more

Alwoodley Community Hall, The Avenue, LS17 7NZ

WAKEFIELD SATURDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 1-4PM

ALWOODLEY SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER 1.30-3.30PM

PART ONE

This poetry masterclass will focus on a cluster of poems within the power and conflict choice with AQA English literature

This will include Bayonet Charge, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Remains, Exposure, Poppies, War Photographer

We will explore the concept of conflict in these poems through themes, context and comparison.  By the end of the session you will be familiar with the poems and have your own understanding of each poem and how the differ.  This will be discovered through interactive learning activities, modelling and writing plans.  Each session includes a clear process for writing a comparison and the option to submit and get a sample answer marked by an experienced examiner

WAKEFIELD SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER  1-4PM

ALWOODLEY - 2 PARTS: PART 1 ON SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER 1.30-3.30PM AND PART 2 ON SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 1.30-3.30PM

This Macbeth masterclass will analyse ideas and themes explored in the text and focus on how to plan and answer a question; this model will support revision as well as providing a deep understanding of the text. Designed to compliment learning in school.

WAKEFIELD SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER  1-4PM

ALWOODLEY SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 1.30-3.30PM

PART TWO

This poetry masterclass will focus on a cluster of poems within the power and conflict choice with AQA English literature- this can be studied in conjunction with the poetry PART ONE masterclass or in isolation.

This will include The Prelude, London, Ozymandias, To My Last Duchess and Storm on the Island

We will explore the concepts of nature, power and conflict in these poems through themes, context and comparison.  By the end of the session you will be familiar with the poems and have your own understanding of each poem and how the differ.  This will be discovered through interactive learning activities, modelling and writing plans.  Each session includes a clear process for writing a comparison and the option to submit and get a sample answer marked by an experienced examiner

WAKEFIELD SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER  1-4PM

ALWOODLEY SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER 1.30-3.30PM 

This nineteenth century novel masterclass will analyse ideas and themes explored in the text and focus on how to plan and answer a question; this model will support revision as well as providing a deep understanding of the text. Designed to compliment learning in school. Please indicate the text that the student is studying in school when booking.

WAKEFIELD SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER  1-4PM

ALWOODLEY SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 1.30-3.30PM

PART THREE

This poetry masterclass will focus on a cluster of poems within the power and conflict choice with AQA English literature- this can be studied in conjunction with the poetry PART ONE/TWO masterclasses or in isolation.

This will include Tissue, Checkin' out me History, Emigree and Kamikaze

We will explore the concepts of identity and  power in these poems through themes, context and comparison.  By the end of the session you will be familiar with the poems and have your own understanding of each poem and how the differ.  This will be discovered through interactive learning activities, modelling and writing plans.  Each session includes a clear process for writing a comparison and the option to submit and get a sample answer marked by an experienced examiner

WAKEFIELD NOT CURRENTLY SCHEDULED PLEASE REQUEST

ALWOODLEY - SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER1.30-3.30PM

This session will demystify poetry and provide practical and accessible ways to approach a poem, reach an understanding and create a personal response.  This will cover not only techniques and interpretations but how to structure a response with your ideas.

There are more masterclasses planned so if you have a specific request please get in touch

All masterclasses will be held in a secure central venue in Wakefield with easy access