The Play of Kes Year 11 Annual 2018

The Play of Kes

Year 11 Annual 2018 THE PLAY OF KES (Barry Hines and Alan Stronach) 1. When Billy starts training a kestrel he experiences emotions which neither his family nor school provide. Discuss.

Step 1: Find the key words in the question. Year 11 Annual 2018 THE PLAY OF KES (Barry Hines and Alan Stronach) 1. When Billy starts training a kestrel he experiences emotions which neither his family nor school provide. Discuss.

Step 2: Write down points • Think about. What emotions does Billy experience thanks to Kes? Positive or Negative ones? • List them e. g. he becomes responsible, determined, successful, happy etc. • How does he feel at home and why? Mention feelings and episodes which make him feel that way e. g. unloved, unappreciated etc. • How does he feel at school and why? Labelled, a failure, not coping at school

Step 3: Now you can start writing your essay. • Start with a short and effective introduction which is linked to the question.

Step 4: Develop your ideas and points. • Follow the PEE method. • Make your POINT, EXPLAIN it and give an EXAMPLE. • Quotations and references to the play are important.

Step 5: Conclude your essay • Write a short and effective conclusion to your essay. The conclusion should be linked to the introduction and to the question. • Your essay should be a flowing essay when it is read, with clear arguments that have been developed and not a list of points which you just mention. • There is no word limit in literature essays.