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1 Table of Contents Controlled Assessment 2 Drama 5 A View from the Bridge 5 An Inspector Calls 7 Macbeth 9 Romeo and Juliet 12 The Crucible 15 Poetry 19 Comparing Poems 19 Unseen Poetry 20 Prose 23 Lord of the Flies 23 Of Mice and Men 27 The Speckled Band 30 To Kill a Mockingbird 31 Touching the Void 33 Accompanying materials Mapping Mapping grids demonstrate how the resources provide coverage of the content of major GCSE specifications for English Literature and English. Mapping references are given in the notes field of the first slide of each presentation. Functional skills The resources are also mapped to the Level 2 English Functional Skills Standards. Mapping references are given in the notes field of relevant slides, highlighting opportunities to cover particular Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening skills. Worksheets Each unit is accompanied by a selection of printable, editable worksheets. Differentiated worksheets are provided to support less able students. Glossary Glossary terms are highlighted throughout the resource and there is a printable, editable glossary. 1

2 Controlled Assessment Approaching Controlled Assessment 13 slides, 5 flash, 3 worksheets Understand the criteria for a Controlled Assessment Prepare for Controlled Assessments in Reading and Writing Craft your work to ensure it is excellent Controlled Assessment: A View from the Bridge 7 slides, 1 flash Interpret Controlled Assessment tasks Respond to criteria Craft your responses to Controlled Assessment tasks Controlled Assessment: An Inspector Calls 6 slides Consider how best to approach a Controlled Assessment task Undertake practice Controlled Assessment tasks 2

3 Controlled Assessment: Lord of the Flies 7 slides, 3 flash Interpret Controlled Assessment tasks Respond to criteria Craft your responses to Controlled Assessment tasks Controlled Assessment: Macbeth 9 slides, 2 flash Interpret Controlled Assessment tasks Respond to criteria Craft your responses to Controlled Assessment tasks Controlled Assessment: Of Mice and Men 6 slides, 1 flash Interpret Controlled Assessment tasks Respond to criteria Craft your responses to Controlled Assessment tasks 3

4 Controlled Assessment: Romeo and Juliet 6 slides Interpret Controlled Assessment tasks Respond to criteria Craft your responses to Controlled Assessment tasks Controlled Assessment: The Crucible 6 slides, 1 flash Interpret Controlled Assessment tasks Respond to criteria Craft your responses to Controlled Assessment tasks Controlled Assessment: To Kill a Mockingbird 8 slides, 3 flash Interpret Controlled Assessment tasks Respond to criteria Craft your responses to Controlled Assessment tasks 4

5 Drama Unit: A View from the Bridge A View from the Bridge Introduction 5 slides, 2 flash, 2 worksheets Consider the biography of Arthur Miller, the playwright of A View from the Bridge Consider the historical context of the plot, including the culture of immigrants living in New York in the 1940s Learn about the elements of Greek tragedy that Miller has drawn upon in the plot of the play A View from the Bridge Presentation One a 14 slides, 4 flash, 7 worksheets Consider Miller s use of stage directions, and explore the importance of set design to the play Analyse Alfieri s speech, finding quotations to support your observations Explore Eddie and Catherine s relationship Consider the theme of illegal immigration A View from the Bridge Presentation One b 10 slides, 3 flash, 6 worksheets Analyse the arrival of Marco and Rodolfo Learn about the events of the plot and six main characters in the play Explore the complex relationships that Miller presents and the techniques he employs to develop them 5

6 A View from the Bridge Presentation Two a 14 slides, 4 flash, 6 worksheets Analyse Act One of Arthur Miller s A View from the Bridge Consider in detail the major themes of the play Discuss key events in the plot and consider their impact on the audience A View from the Bridge Presentation Two b 19 slides, 5 flash, 7 worksheets Analyse Act One of Arthur Miller s A View from the Bridge Consider in detail the major themes of the play Discuss key events in the plot and consider their impact on the audience Develop understanding of the dramatic structure of the play and consider its implications A View from the Bridge Presentation Three 22 slides, 5 flash, 8 worksheets Continue to map the rise in dramatic tension in Act Two Examine the changing dynamics in the relationships within the Carbone family, using quotations from the text to back up your observations Discuss the importance of key moments in the play and Miller s use of symbolism Consolidate your understanding of the key themes 6

7 A View from the Bridge Presentation Four 31 slides, 9 flash, 13 worksheets Examine how Miller reaches the dramatic climax of the play Analyse the transformations of the main characters using the evidence you have gathered so far Reflect on the ideas, concerns and themes of the play Address the greater questions of the nature of tragedy and the complexities of the tragic hero Unit: An Inspector Calls An Inspector Calls Introduction 7 slides, 4 flash, 1 worksheet Examine the social, historical, theatrical and political contexts in which J B Priestley s An Inspector Calls was written An Inspector Calls Act One, Part One 12 slides, 6 flash, 5 worksheets Analyse Act One of An Inspector Calls Design your own set for the play Consider the importance of social status in the play Look at J B Priestley s use of dramatic irony in Act One 7

8 An Inspector Calls Act One, Part Two 16 slides, 4 flash, 7 worksheets Analyse Act One of An Inspector Calls Examine the contrasting reactions of Sheila and Arthur Birling to the inspector s interrogations Consider Gerald s relationship with Daisy Renton An Inspector Calls Act Two 19 slides, 6 flash, 9 worksheets Analyse Act Two of An Inspector Calls Discuss the character of Sybil Birling Examine Gerald s role in the death of Eva Smith Look at Sheila s character development throughout the play Examine the dramatic structure of Act Two An Inspector Calls Act Three 18 slides, 6 flash, 9 worksheets Analyse Act Three of An Inspector Calls Examine Eric s role in the death of Eva Smith Discuss who you feel is most to blame for Eva Smith s death Examine the aftermath of the inspector s revelations Consider the character of Inspector Goole in more detail 8

9 An Inspector Calls Revision 12 slides, 5 flash, 2 worksheets Revise the plot of An Inspector Calls Discuss whether the play adheres to the technical principles of a well-made play Consider the themes in An Inspector Calls including: responsibility, morality, class, the treatment of women and community Discuss the relevance of the play today Role-play an inquest into the death of Eva Smith Unit: Macbeth Macbeth Act One, Part One 10 slides, 4 flash, 2 worksheets Consider your first impressions of the main characters Examine the initial relationships between characters Consider what themes are introduced in Act One Explore the dramatic structure of the play Macbeth Act One, Part Two 11 slides, 7 flash, 4 audio clips, 3 worksheets Consider your first impressions of the main characters Examine the initial relationships between characters Consider the dramatic structure of the play Summarize Act One 9

10 Macbeth Act Two, Part One 9 slides, 9 flash, 3 audio clips, 3 worksheets Analyse the development of the main characters Analyse the development of the relationships between the main characters Analyse the development of the main themes and ideas of the play Macbeth Act Two, Part Two 9 slides, 4 flash, 6 worksheets Analyse the development of the main characters Consider the development of the relationships between the main characters Explore the development of the main themes and ideas of the play Summarize Act Two Macbeth Act Three, Part One 12 slides, 6 flash, 4 audio clips, 5 worksheets Explore the character of Banquo Analyse the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Focus on what happens during the banquet in Scene Four Consider Macbeth s state of mind 10

11 Macbeth Act Three, Part Two 8 slides, 6 flash, 2 audio clips, 3 worksheets Explore the character of Banquo Analyse the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Focus on what happens during the banquet in Scene Four Consider Macbeth s state of mind Macbeth Act Four 12 slides, 6 flash, 3 audio clips, 5 worksheets Consider the impact of the witches second predictions Reflect on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth s relationship Consider the dramatic impact of the murder of Lady Macduff and her children Consider the characters of Malcolm and Macduff Summarize Act Four Macbeth Act Five, Part One 8 slides, 3 flash, 3 audio clips, 2 worksheets Consider the audience s attitude towards Macbeth and his wife in the final scenes Summarize Act Five 11

12 Macbeth Act Five, Part Two 12 slides, 7 flash, 4 worksheets Refresh your understanding of the themes of the whole play Explore the recurring images Consider whether Macbeth is a tragic hero Unit: Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet Act One, Part One 11 slides, 5 flash, 3 audio clips, 5 worksheets Consider the prologue to Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet in detail, with linguistic and structural analysis Write about key points in Act One, structuring your paragraphs with Point, Example, Explanation (PEE) Explore the characters of Romeo and Juliet in detail, by making notes and hotseating Romeo and Juliet Act One, Part Two 11 slides, 4 flash, 2 audio clips, 5 worksheets Analyse Act One, Scene Five in detail Consider set and costume design Explore the characters of Romeo and Juliet in detail, by making notes and hotseating 12

13 Romeo and Juliet Act Two, Part One 3 slides, 2 audio clips, 1 video, 1 worksheet Consider Act Two, Scene Two of Romeo and Juliet Focus on one of Romeo s key speeches, and compare three different actors interpretations Romeo and Juliet Act Two, Part Two 20 slides, 5 flash, 1 audio clip, 10 worksheets Consider Act Two of Romeo and Juliet Focus on key speeches throughout the act, analysing their purpose, language and structural features Compare scenes from three separate performances of the play, focusing on set design and costume Revise what you have learnt so far by completing a range of writing tasks Romeo and Juliet Act Three, Part One 12 slides, 5 flash, 1 video, 5 worksheets Consider the timeline of the play so far and how this contributes to the structure of the play Complete an extended writing task on Act Three, Scene One as a turning point in the play so far Analyse the character of Mercutio in detail, including his key speeches, by creating a character file 13

14 Romeo and Juliet Act Three, Part Two 13 slides, 4 flash, 3 audio clips, 7 worksheets Research the society of Verona, and consider the impact of the play on its original audience compared to a modern audience Analyse the key speeches in Act Three Explore the theme of contrasts in the play by analysing antithetical imagery Romeo and Juliet Act Four, Part One 6 slides, 3 flash, 1 audio clip, 2 worksheets Explore characters in detail by writing from different viewpoints Compare Juliet s relationship with Paris to her relationship with Romeo Consider the staging of the play by enacting scenes Romeo and Juliet Act Four, Part Two 10 slides, 2 flash, 1 video, 2 worksheets Consider an actress s portrayal of Juliet in Act Four, Scene Three Critically analyse both the Nurse and Capulet s reactions to Juliet s death Consolidate what you have learned so far with comprehension questions and revision activities 14

15 Romeo and Juliet Act Five, Part One 7 slides, 1 flash, 1 audio clip, 4 worksheets Focus on key moments in Act Five, including Romeo s exchange with the apothecary in Mantua Closely analyse Romeo s dream in Act Five, Scene One and consider its impact on the audience Romeo and Juliet Act Five, Part Two 9 slides, 5 flash, 1 audio clip, 6 worksheets Consider the role of dramatic irony in the play Analyse the deaths of Romeo and Juliet in detail by focusing on their last words Consolidate your learning of Romeo and Juliet with revision activities Unit: The Crucible The Crucible Introduction 16 slides, 5 flash, 3 worksheets Consider the biography of Arthur Miller, the playwright who wrote The Crucible Explore the social context of the play, in particular McCarthyism in the US in the 1940s Consider the historical context of the plot by researching the Salem witch-hunts of 1692 Learn about the elements that make up a play, and how to approach it in your reading 15

16 The Crucible Act One, Part One 14 slides, 9 flash, 6 worksheets Consider Miller s stage directions, including setting and lighting, in Act One of The Crucible Learn about Puritan dress and how to go about designing costume Consider several of the characters in detail, finding quotations to support your observations The Crucible Act One, Part Two 9 slides, 3 flash, 5 worksheets Consider Abigail and Proctor s conversation in detail, finding quotations to support your observations Explore the dramatic structure of the play Explore the ongoing themes of witchcraft and power Consider how you might direct the character of Abigail in a production of the play The Crucible Act Two, Part One 12 slides, 6 flash, 5 worksheets Consider the development of John and Elizabeth Proctor s relationship in Act Two of The Crucible Consider several of the characters in detail, finding quotations to support your observations Compare the arguments of Hale and Cheever and analyse their effect on the characters and audience 16

17 The Crucible Act Two, Part Two 9 slides, 5 flash, 4 worksheets Learn the meaning of subtext and identify instances of this in the play Learn the difference between subtext and dramatic irony and consider Miller s use of dramatic irony in detail Revise your knowledge of the play so far The Crucible Act Three, Part One 11 slides, 5 flash, 2 worksheets Consider the ongoing themes that have emerged up to Act Three of The Crucible Explore the themes of witchcraft, revenge, paranoia, and love The Crucible Act Three, Part Two 9 slides, 4 flash, 2 worksheets Consider the ongoing themes that have emerged up to Act Three of The Crucible Explore the themes of courage, power and status Learn the meanings of words and phrases that Miller uses throughout Act Three 17

18 The Crucible Act Four, Part One 11 slides, 4 flash, 3 worksheets Explore in detail the themes of courage and love in The Crucible Consider the outcomes of the themes that have developed throughout the play The Crucible Act Four, Part Two 11 slides, 5 flash, 4 worksheets Consider the development of characters in the play, focusing on those that exhibit change Identify the peaks and troughs of tension in Act Four Revise all of your learning about the play Write an essay from a choice of questions 18

19 Poetry Unit: Comparing Poems Comparing Poems Part One 5 slides, 2 flash, 1 worksheet Explore the reasons why people write poems, and read a case study of the poet Antony Dunn Learn how to approach poems using three categories: character and voice, structure, and language Learn key terms to use when analysing poems Comparing Poems Part Two 5 slides, 2 flash Respond critically and imaginatively to Carol Ann Duffy s poem Medusa Identify and analyse key linguistic and structural techniques used by Duffy Learn about the form of a dramatic monologue Comparing Poems Part Three 5 slides, 2 flash, 1 audio clip, 1 worksheet Respond critically and imaginatively to Robert Browning s My Last Duchess Read through the poem and understand the specific vocabulary Browning uses Explore the structure and the form of the poem, including rhyme and meter Analyse the voice of the speaker in the poem 19

20 Comparing Poems Part Four 4 slides, 1 flash Respond critically and imaginatively to John Agard s Checking Out Me History Select and evaluate relevant quotations Explain how the language, structure and form of a poem can be used to convey meaning Comparing Poems Part Five 8 slides, 6 flash, 1 worksheet Compare and link poems by Carol Ann Duffy, Robert Browning and John Agard Explore different ways of planning a comparative essay, including mind maps, lists, tables and sticky notes Read and analyse a model answer and use it to develop your own writing style Unit: Unseen Poetry Unseen Poetry Part One 4 slides, 2 flash, 1 audio clip, 1 worksheet Revise key terms for analysing poems Respond critically and imaginatively to Wilfred Owen s Dulce et Decorum Est Explore the ways in which Owen uses language to convey emotion 20

21 Unseen Poetry Part Two 5 slides, 3 flash, 2 audio clips, 1 worksheet Respond critically and imaginatively to Elizabeth Barrett Browning s Sonnet 43 from the Portuguese Consider the form of a sonnet, and how Barrett Browning uses this to convey meaning Explore the structure of the poem, including the rhyme scheme and meter Unseen Poetry Part Three 4 slides, 2 flash, 1 worksheet Consider the importance of word choice by looking at Sylvia Plath s You re Explore how poets develop themes with groups of words by looking at Ted Hughes The Thought-fox Annotate one of the poems you have studied in detail, with the techniques the poet has used and noting how these may affect the reader Unseen Poetry Part Four 7 slides, 5 flash, 1 audio clip, 3 worksheets Consider how to approach a poem, looking at Shakespeare s My Mistress Eyes as an example Learn how to approach a question in an exam Assess the strengths and weaknesses of a student s essay introduction Learn how to structure an answer using Point, Example and Explanation 21

22 Unseen Poetry Part Five 3 slides, 3 flash, 1 audio clip, 1 worksheet Learn about the importance of practising writing essays in response to exam questions Consolidate your learning by using William Blake s poem The Tyger to practise writing an essay 22

23 Prose Unit: Lord of the Flies Lord of the Flies Introduction 6 slides, 1 flash, 1 audio clip Consider the biography of William Golding, the author of Lord of the Flies Explore the historical and political context of the novel Explore the literary context of the novel Lord of the Flies Chapter One 10 slides, 5 flash, 8 worksheets Focus on chapter one of the novel Consider the setting of Lord of the Flies Explore the characters of Ralph, Piggy and Jack Lord of the Flies Chapter Two 11 slides, 5 flash, 4 worksheets Focus on chapter two of the novel Consider the symbolism of the beast and the conch Explore the theme of democracy Consider the use of language in the text 23

24 Lord of the Flies Chapter Three 8 slides, 4 flash, 4 worksheets Focus on chapter three of the novel Explore the themes of conflict and leadership Explore the character of Simon Lord of the Flies Chapter Four 8 slides, 4 flash, 3 worksheets Focus on chapter four of the novel Explore the character of Jack Consider the changing appearances of characters throughout the course of the novel Lord of the Flies Chapter Five 8 slides, 3 flash, 2 worksheets Focus on chapter five of the novel Consider the use of allegory and symbolism 24

25 Lord of the Flies Chapter Six 4 slides, 1 flash, 1 worksheet Focus on chapter six of the novel Consider the characters Sam and Eric Lord of the Flies Chapter Seven 4 slides, 2 flash, 2 worksheets Focus on chapter seven of the novel Consider the description of the other side of the island Lord of the Flies Chapter Eight 8 slides, 2 flash, 3 worksheets Focus on chapter eight of the novel Explore Jack and Ralph s leadership styles Consider the use of religious symbolism 25

26 Lord of the Flies Chapter Nine 4 slides, 1 flash, 2 worksheets Focus on chapter nine of the novel Consider the symbolic nature of the storm and of Simon s death Lord of the Flies Chapter Ten 6 slides, 2 flash, 2 worksheets Focus on chapter ten of the novel Consider the characters reactions to Simon s death Think about Jack s transition from choirboy to savage Lord of the Flies Chapter Eleven 4 slides, 1 flash, 1 worksheet Focus on chapter eleven of the novel Focus on Piggy s death 26

27 Lord of the Flies Chapter Twelve 3 slides, 1 flash, 1 worksheet Focus on chapter twelve of the novel Consider the ending of the novel Lord of the Flies Revision 10 slides, 6 flash learning objective: Revise the text Lord of the Flies Unit: Of Mice and Men Of Mice and Men Introduction 4 slides, 2 flash, 1 audio clip, 2 worksheets Consider the biography of John Steinbeck, the author of Of Mice and Men Explore the social context of the novella, in particular poverty in 1930s America Explore the economic context of the novella, including the Great Depression 27

28 Of Mice and Men Section One 12 slides, 4 flash, 7 worksheets Focus on section one of Of Mice and Men Analyse the language Steinbeck uses to create atmosphere when describing the river bank Explore the relationship between George and Lennie, supporting arguments with textual references Explore techniques of foreshadowing in the novella Of Mice and Men Section Two 14 slides, 8 flash, 7 worksheets Consider the techniques used by Steinbeck to set the scene in section two Complete character studies for Candy, Curley, Curley s wife and Slim, supporting observations with textual references Explore the theme of underdogs in the novella Of Mice and Men Section Three 14 slides, 4 flash, 8 worksheets Analyse the cinematic style Steinbeck employs in section three Consider the character of Slim and his role in the novella as an authorial mouthpiece Through discussion and hotseating, consider the events of this section from the perspective of different characters 28

29 Of Mice and Men Section Four 17 slides, 6 flash, 8 worksheets Consider the character of Crooks, and Steinbeck s description of the harness room Learn about the segregation of black people in 1930s America Explore the theme of marginalization in terms of gender with regards to Curley s wife Consider the key themes of loneliness and dreams Of Mice and Men Section Five 16 slides, 5 flash, 14 worksheets Explore the redeeming features of the character of Curley s wife Develop an understanding of the themes of isolation, the death of dreams and individualism Engage in discussion about the plot of this section and how it might impact the outcome of the novella Of Mice and Men Section Six 17 slides, 5 flash, 7 worksheets Consider the structure of the novella and the concept of cyclicality Find textual references to chart the increase in dramatic tension Analyse the Robert Burns poem that inspired the novella s title and its relevance to the plot and theme Produce an in-depth individual reading of the final events of the novella 29

30 Unit: The Speckled Band The Speckled Band Part One 8 slides, 2 flash, 3 worksheets, 1 short story text Learn about the differences between a novel and a short story Discuss the writer s use of plot, characterization and setting in short stories Explore different genres of short story The Speckled Band Part Two 12 slides, 6 flash, 3 audio clips, 4 worksheets Learn about the biographical context of the author of The Speckled Band, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Examine the different techniques that writers can employ in order to make the opening of their narrative gripping Examine Conan Doyle s use of narrative voice in the opening of The Speckled Band Explore the strengths and limitations of using a first-person narrator The Speckled Band Part Three 15 slides, 9 flash, 3 audio clips, 8 worksheets Examine Conan Doyle s characterization in The Speckled Band Explore the different character types of crime fiction from the nineteenth-century and discuss character function Discuss how setting creates atmosphere in a narrative 30

31 The Speckled Band Part Four 16 slides, 3 flash, 1 worksheet Learn about the conventional narrative structure of a crime fiction narrative Examine the plot of Conan Doyle s short detective story The Speckled Band Complete a comparative essay based on two pieces of short nineteenth-century crime fiction Unit: To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird Introduction 4 slides, 2 flash, 1 audio clip Consider the biography of Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird Explore the social context of the novel, in particular poverty and racism in 1930s USA Research the Scottsboro case, and investigate its influence on Lee s novel To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters slides, 7 flash, 7 worksheets Explore the character of Scout, finding quotations from the text to support your observations Carry out a close textual analysis of Harper Lee s descriptions of Boo Radley and his house Explore the themes of poverty and integrity in the novel by researching Lee s presentation of the Cunningham and Ewell families Consider the thematic implications of key events in chapters one to six 31

32 To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters slides, 5 flash, 10 worksheets Consider the thematic implications of key events in chapters seven to eleven Consider the historical context of a derogatory term used in the novel and its impact on the reader Explore the theme of courage by focusing on the character of Mrs Dubose Complete your own answer for why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird Explore characters with hotseating To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters slides, 6 flash, 15 worksheets Consider the children s trip to Calpurnia s church and its wider implications Study the character and role of Aunt Alexandra, using quotations to support your observations Explore the theme of parenting Produce in-depth notes on the incident that takes place outside the county jail Consider the Ewells in detail, and their roles at the beginning of the trial To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters slides, 5 flash, 10 worksheets Read and analyse Tom s testimony and Gilmer s cross examination Consider the impact of the verdict on the themes of the novel, the characters and the reader Produce in-depth notes on the incident that takes place at the post office with Bob Ewell and Atticus Discuss the circumstances surrounding Tom s death Explore the characters with hotseating To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters

33 15 slides, 7 flash, 9 worksheets Analyse key events in chapters 25 to 31 and consider their implications for the novel as a whole Explore the development of Scout s character by completing an extended writing activity Consider the ongoing theme of mockingbirds Explore character development through hotseating Unit: Touching the Void Touching the Void Part One 13 slides, 4 flash, 5 audio clips, 8 worksheets Develop an understanding of the book s setting and characters Understand the main events in chapters one and two Identify the way the author describes and creates tension Touching the Void Part Two 10 slides, 5 flash, 1 worksheet Identify the main events in chapters three, four and five Empathize with Joe and Simon and the situation that they are in Evaluate the author s mood and feelings 33

34 Touching the Void Part Three 11 slides, 4 flash, 1 audio clip, 5 worksheets Understand the main events in chapters six, seven and eight Empathize with characters and understand different characters motives Examine the writer s use of language and its effects Develop an awareness and respond to ideas in the story Touching the Void Part Four a 4 slides, 2 flash, 1 audio clip, 1 worksheet Understand the main points in chapter nine Examine the writer s use of language and its effects Touching the Void Part Four b 6 slides, 2 flash, 3 audio clips, 1 worksheet Understand the main points in chapter ten Evaluate the presentation of Joe s state of mind in the text Explore the effectiveness of the dual narrative 34

35 Touching the Void Part Five 11 slides, 5 flash, 3 worksheets Understand main events in chapters 11 to 13 Compare the book to the film version Empathize with Richard Explore the themes, characters and key passages in the book Develop skills in completing examination responses Touching the Void Exam Preparation 4 slides, 2 worksheets learning objective: Prepare for answering an exam question on the text Touching the Void 35

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