http://advanced11.edublogs.org This blog is for students of Preliminary Advanced English Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:46:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You need to consider this work on 2 levels • As an appropriation of Dutterau’s painting the conciliation • As an example of new art forms existing from changes and development of technology This text highlights the changes and influence of new technology in the art making ... http://advanced11.edublogs.org/2007/09/05/the-national-picture-geoff-parr-1985/ The Concilation – Benjamin Dutterau – 1840 When examining the Dutterau’s painting consider the following • How does the title of Dutterau’s panting reflect his perspective of events in Tasmania and of George Robinson. The dictionary defines conciliation as: Action taken to reach agreement or restore trust, friendship, or goodwill ... http://advanced11.edublogs.org/2007/09/05/the-conciliation-dutterau/ The two versions of Flame Trees we've discussed (Sarah Blasko's cover and the Cold Chisel original) provide us with an insight into how time can change one's perspective on life. According to the composer, this is about lost youth and the return to the archetypal Australian country town. "It's a ... http://advanced11.edublogs.org/2007/08/22/flame-trees/ [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/QSTfaQytLEU" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /] You need to find three related texts that express/represent change in some way. You may include a poem, song lyrics, a photograph, an advertisement, an extract, a short story, a novel, an article, a web page or a book cover. Answer the following questions: 1. What is the ... http://advanced11.edublogs.org/2007/08/14/changing-perspectives-related-material/ INCLUDE QUOTATIONS IN YOUR WRITTEN RESPONSE THAT EXAMINE CHANGE.What is being said? 1. What two worlds are being depicted? By close reference to the passage, define the qualities and features of both. 2. What is the emotional state of the central figures in both worlds? How does the child differ from the ... http://advanced11.edublogs.org/2007/08/13/sky-high/ Fill in the other voice of the poem. http://advanced11.edublogs.org/2007/08/08/the-other-side/ Does the discussion of the poem reflect your own thoughts and interpretations? What other comments could you add? http://advanced11.edublogs.org/2007/08/08/the-door-miroslav-holub/ Read the poem again and answer the questions • The image of the falcon and the falconer begins the poem. Draw a picture of what Yeats means? What happens over time, as the bird gets further away from the falconer? Define the word "Gyre" • When the center cannot hold, what happens? • What happens ... http://advanced11.edublogs.org/2007/08/01/the-second-coming/ Write a one-page reflection on a moment in your life when your perspective was changed. http://advanced11.edublogs.org/2007/07/24/changing-perspective/ Who holds power at the beginning of the play? What is the basis of that power? Who is privileged and who is subordinated? In what ways does Othello’s position create disruption in the traditional power structures? What is the relationship between language and power? http://advanced11.edublogs.org/2007/06/19/marxist-reading-of-othello/