St John's English Department

St John's English Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 107 episodes

English Literature for KS3-KS5

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St John's English Department

Episodes

Of Mice and Men - Dreams 02.12.2022 6:13

A discussion of the theme of dreams in Of Mice and Men.

The Giver, by Lois Lowry 30.11.2022 15:33

Year 8 pupils discuss this controversial dystopian novel and its various disturbing elements.

Twelfth Night: "I wear not motley in my brain" 29.11.2022 7:25

The second in NJJ's 'Just One Quote' series within this podcast. This episode focuses on Twelfth Night's Feste, the melancholy clown.

Twelfth Night: "I was adored once, too." 24.11.2022 3:29

The first of the new 'Just One Quote' series within this podcast. This episode focuses on Twelfth Night's Sir Andrew Aguecheek, with possibly the saddest line in all literature.

An Inspector Calls - Social Responsibility 04.11.2022 10:06

A 10-minute discussion of how Priestley promotes a sense of social responsibility through the play. The discussion covers all of the major characters, considering how each plays their part in promoting social responsibility.

An Inspector Calls - The Mini Pod 31.10.2022 7:15

Who's to blame? Who's most pitiable? Year 10 decides.

Ibsen and Rossetti 27.11.2020 41:30

Some quirky questions are discussed by Mr Kelway's wonderful Upper Sixth English class. The aim was to draw some specific comparisons and to stretch the students' knowledge in new directions.