Course curriculum

    1. Part 1 of the novel

    2. Part 2 of novel

    1. Note for lesson 1

    2. Session 1 recording

    3. PowerPoint for lesson 1

    1. Note for lesson 2

    2. Session 2 recording

    1. This recording will be added within 24 hours of the class taking place :-)

    1. This recording will be added within 24 hours of the class taking place :-)

    1. This recording will be added within 24 hours of the class taking place :-)

About this course

  • £10.00
  • 5 sessions (live or recorded, 45-55 minutes long)
  • Time: 5pm, Start Date: 7th November 2024
  • Age: 12+ (Ages are a guide)

Content

  • The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

    This is Block 2 of 4.

    We are continuing with our Modern text "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes", a dystopian novel by Suzanne Collins, released in 2020. It serves as a prequel to the "Hunger Games" trilogy and explores the origins of several elements central to the original series. Set 64 years before the events of "The Hunger Games," the novel provides an in-depth look at the early life of 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow, who would later become the tyrannical President of Panem but is struggling to maintain his family's fading status in the Capitol. The once-powerful Snow family is now impoverished, and Coriolanus sees the upcoming 10th Hunger Games as an opportunity to restore his family's fortune and reputation. Coriolanus is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, a tribute from District 12. Unlike future games, where tributes are merely thrown into the arena, this early version involves more direct influence from Capitol mentors. Coriolanus' relationship with Lucy Gray becomes central to the plot, blending elements of manipulation, ambition, and genuine connection.

  • As well as following the plot, we will consider characters, themes and language in the novel and there will be opportunities to read aloud and discuss during the class.

    A PDF copy of the second part of the novel will be provided on your dashboard.

    Course Objectives:

    To understand the plot, themes, context, characters and language in a modern novel.

    Please note: There will be no live session on 28th November - an extra session has been scheduled for 12th December which is catch up week

  • If you definitely do not require your live space for this course, please opt to cancel your registration through the link in your Zoom confirmation email.

    For recordings and resources, please sign in to the website https://the2poundtuitionhub.com and access your dashboard.

Tutor

Diane .

English Tutor

Hello! I’m Diane and I teach a variety of Secondary English sessions in the Hub, which currently includes Classic Literature, Modern Literature, Shakespeare, GCSE English Language, Creative Writing and Poetry. I’m a recently retired Secondary Head of English, a current examiner of many years’ experience with some of the major exam boards and I run my own tuition business. I have been teaching since 2004. I’m now based in Somerset, originally from the Midlands but I lived in Cornwall for many years.

FAQ

  • How do I access the Live sessions?

    You will receive a confirmation email from Zoom, containing details of your live registration. You will also have a reminder one hour before the start of each class. The live session can be accessed from the 'Join Webinar' button in these emails.

  • I've missed a session, can I have the recording?

    All recordings are uploaded within 24hours to here - your dashboard - so you can watch whenever is convenient

  • How do I contact support?

    Please email [email protected] Please note that we are home educating families ourselves and run these sessions around our own family commitments. Volume of emails may be high, so please be patient when waiting for a response. Thank you.

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