DWillisImperatives A verb or phrase in the imperative mood, e.g. Bring me a glass of water, it conveys a command, a request or a forbiddance. It always takes the second person (you) for the subject but most of the time the subject remains hidden. Instructional language – “forget your previous ideas about…” Superlatives An exaggerated … Read more
Using the alphabet example above, as a guide, practice carefully writing the following quote, made by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Brian Tracy, on lined paper. “Inspiration is a guest that does not willingly visit the lazy” – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky “The potential of the average person is like a huge ocean unsailed, a new new continent … Read more
1. What is Mrs. Lyons’ first name? 2. Near which city was Willy Russell born? 3. Who does Mrs. Johnstone compare herself to in the opening song? 4. What is the name of Mrs. Johnstone’s first child? 5. How old was Mrs. Johnstone when she looked 42? 6. What job does the gynaecologist have before … Read more
Using the alphabet example above, as a guide, practice carefully writing the following quote, made by Maya Angelou and John D Rockefeller, on lined paper. “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou “The secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well.” – John … Read more
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou “The secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well.” – John D. Rockefeller “The mind is everything. What you think you become.” – Buddha “Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. … Read more
Read the following extract from Shakespeare by Bill Bryson and answer the questions below, in full sentences, on lined paper (the book is available on soraapp.com) What does the author Bill Bryson say of William Shakespeare in the first two sentences? What did Francis Thackeray suggest about Shakespeare? What announcement was made in 2009? By … Read more
Full name: William Shakespeare. Born: Exact date unknown, but baptised 26 April 1564. Hometown: Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Occupation: Playwright, actor and poet. Died: 23 April 1616. Best known for: Writing hugely successful theatre plays! Also known as: The Bard of Avon. 1) During his lifetime, William Shakespeare wrote around 37 plays for the theatre and over 150 poems! No one can say the exact number, because some of his work … Read more
Nelson Mandela facts… Throughout history, lots of people around the world have faced discrimination – where they are treated differently because of their race, skin colour, gender, age and lots of other things, too. Sadly, it still happens to this day! But there are some amazing people who have worked hard to make a change for the … Read more
Full name: Albert Einstein Born: 14 March 1879 Occupation: Scientist specialising in physics, also known as a theoretical physicist* Died: 18 April 1955 Best known for: His theory of relativity* 1. Albert Einstein was born in Germany, but lived in Italy, Switzerland and Czechia (which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire), until he eventually moved to the United States … Read more