Author Archives: Ant Heald

After watching the music video for Sigur Ros’s song Glosoli, my pre-GCSE students on a Child Care course at Coleg Sir Gar discussed how many aspects of the video are similar to common elements in children’s fairy tales. With that in mind … Continue reading →

Just a quick reminder that you need to be thinking about producing a draft of your media text and letting us have a look at it. Remember it’s worth 30 marks and should not just be a last minute ‘add on’ Continue reading →

A year 11 student writes (apropos  Marvell's 'To His Coy Mistress'): Hi sir,   I am stuck on two questions on the homework and was wondering if you could help me please.The questons are:1) Stanza One. Identify examples of hyperbole … Continue reading →

This used to be my (Mr Heald’s) A-level English blog. I’ve tidied it up a bit, cleared out some of the out of date links and resources, merged the posts from my old GCSE blog, and now it’s open for … Continue reading →

Hi everyone As we approach the end of the investigation, could everyone please make sure that they bring all data and analysis to the lesson tomorrow. With the deadline for submission on TUESDAY, I would like to check that everyone is on track. I … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that you should have an idea for your media text by now and be starting to draft it. Remember that it is worth 30 marks so it is important that we look over your draft. Please bring your draft with you on Friday. This email and any… Continue reading →

Just to let you know that it will be independent work on your investigations again on Friday, so make sure you have all appropriate work. Can I also remind you about the media text – don’t leave it until the last minute, it’s important to get your… Continue reading →

Hi all Friday’s lesson will involve you working independently, so please make sure you have all your relevant investigation materials with you. You should come to the lesson as usual at the beginning. Anybody who feels they need to speak to me 1-2… Continue reading →

You might have heard that the British Library wants people to record themselves reading Mr. Tickle. And you’re probably wondering why. We have an extensive collection of recordings that capture a variety of 20th-century voices. You can hear several examples … Continue reading →