Victorian Britain

Learn the basics about Britain in the Victorian era, to consolidate your understanding when reading 19th century texts. We will be discussing this in class. Images and captions are provided below to help you focus on certain aspects.

Learn in more detail here.



Attire - how did they dress?

The working class and labour

Royalty / The upper class

Class and education

Accommodation and transport

Junior Doctors - The Dispute Explained

Read the article on junior doctors here. In the comments section, write your impassioned plea to the public, asking for their support, in at least two paragraphs. Your piece should be persuasive; incorporate literary devices and techniques we have discussed in class. Remember SPaG and to include your name at the end.

Deadline: 04/01/2017.

PS Feel free to comment on each other's work.

Narrative - Video Vocab

Watch the video below. If you can't watch the video, click here.

Use at least 10 ambitious vocabulary to describe: sound, sight, touch and movement (in the comments section). Number your answers. Include your name at the end.

Narrative Writing Homework

Read this page on how to write a horror story (Parts Two to Four). Write a strong beginning, comprising of three sentences minimum, in the comments section. Include your name at the end.

Click on this link to extend your vocabulary for horror writing.