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1.The last non-fiction text I read was a book called 'All The Bright Places'. It took me most of the summer to read it all but I did really enjoy it and would read it again.
2.I normally like to read about scientific discoveries or updates on the sport.
3. I chose English Language because it goes well with my other subjects I have chosen and it sounded really interesting.
4. I hope to gain a good grade at the end of the course and also to be able to learn new things I can use in life.

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1)The last non-fiction text I read was an online article about a makeup artist called Moto Guo, who used makeup to give male models fake acne for a fashion show. I enjoyed reading it because it's a topic that people are often ashamed about and despite the fact it was makeup it was to encourage other people to embrace the skin they have.
2) I like to read articles about things that are happening in the world that the media don't always talk about and fashion blogs.
3) I chose English Language because it's something that I have always wanted to take and I like writing.
4) I hope to achieve the grades I need to go to Uni.

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1. The last non-fiction text I read was an article about how millennials don't want kids anymore. It was a very funny article considering the topic. It made children sound like snotty little leeches that drain you for 18 years at a time. I thought it was great and it really reflected my opinions on kids. I agreed with everything it had to say
2. I like to read a lot of feminist articles online and also a lot of classic horror novels. I loved Carrie and Frankenstein and am currently making my way through Dracula and War of the Worlds.
3. I chose English Language because it is a subject I am good at and also am interested in. I have a lot of interest in writing my own stories (I'm taking creative writing as well) and I also want to develop my vocabulary (never underestimate the sexiness of a good vocabulary... as they say!). I've been reading since I was four, I have been attending a book group at my library for about 11 years and met my best friend there, I now have a job working in a library and have two children's books published so you could say i'm kinda into reading and English Language.
4. A levels. That's pretty much what I hope to gain but I know y'all want me to write more so I want to improve myself as a person (and get well dench from cycling to college every day.). I'm looking at a potential career in Music Journalism (Or just a part time career) so it's a really good stepping stone. It'll also help me communicate with people better (fingers crossed)

FRANKIE OUT

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1. The last thing I read was a documentary piece on Chicago suburbs... Very eye opening.
2. I enjoy reading non fictional, informative pieces, often blogs, on the suburban world.
3. I decided to choose English language as it has always been my favourite subject and best academically.
4. I hope to gain more experience in new modes of writing and reading and expand within the world of English language; trying not to limit myself to just just a particular genre.

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1) The last non-literature book I read was about the current affair in Palestine (also known as Israel). It was about an Israeli
man who got severely wounded and taken in by a Palestinian family. The man crossed the societal boundaries and actually fell in love with the Palestian woman.

2) I like to read the news daily to be updated with current world affairs

3) I chose English Language, although I'm not entirely certain with the choice, because I appreciate the beauty of expressing ourselves and language is an important skill to master in life.

4) I hope to attain good grades from studying English at A-Level.

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1)The most recent non-fiction text that I read was an online review about I film I had watched. The review was really negative but I thought the film was good.
2)I like to read books or articles.
3)I choose English language because I enjoyed it at school and it was my best subject.
4) I hope to gain a good A-level by studying English at St.Brendans

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1. The last non-fiction book I read was Des Profundis by Oscar Wilde. It is a collection of 'auto-biographical type' letters,  he wrote for his love Bosie whilst imprisoned for 'Indecency', referring to his homosexuality. He was imprisoned in 1895, so his sexual orientation was not accepted back then and this reflects onto the passion in his writing.

2. I like to read poetry, especially beats generation poets, my favourite being Alan Ginsberg. I also enjoy reading plays after being introduced to Oscar Wilde, I love 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. I like politically driven writing and

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The most recent non-fiction text that i read was a Autobiography by Footballer, Steven Gerrard.
It was very interesting because he explained his personal life and decisions that he made at the club and things that went on behind closed doors that news reporters never reported

2) I like to read about current affairs, sport, music and any other articles that catch my eye .
3) I chose English Language because it is something i am interested in and a subject i am very fond of.
4) I hope to gain a good grade in A Level English Language when I leave St Brendan'

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1) The last non-fiction text I read was an online article news article about a TV program that will not continue after the upcoming season. it was a very interesting but sad article as it explained why the show will not continue after the next season.
2) I enjoy reading the current pop culture news and anything that involves celebrities that may be interesting involving their upcoming projects etc, and any current affairs that involves music and film. I also enjoy reading many fiction books.
3) I chose English Language because i enjoyed at a GCSE level and i also love reading and writing.
4) I hope to gain good grades at the end of the 2 years and to be able to pursue something involving the subject in the future.

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1. The most recent non-fiction text i read was an online article on the increasing percentage of homeless people in LA. "Invisible People".The article was very thought provoking to hear the stories from people on the streets, and the problems they've had to deal with through it all.
2. I enjoy reading articles about new topics i haven't looked into before.
3. I chose English Language because i enjoyed it at GCSE
4. I hope to gain a better understanding on language.

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1) I last read an online review about a film I had recently watched. I thought it was interesting to compare my own thoughts to those of a respected movie critic, which proved just how different other people's opinions are to yours most of the time. Nevertheless, I valued how their review allowed me to think about the film in a way I hadn't acknowledged before: hence, opened up a new perspective of viewing films for me.

2) I like reading the news, mainly because I am interested in current affairs and how today's events may impact the world we live in tomorrow. Moreover, I like reading some novels but mainly those that tackle or expose social issues present in society, hence hold a strong political message.

3) I chose this subject because I enjoy writing and wanted a bit of versatility amongst my other subjects. At GCSE level, I particularly enjoyed the coursework by which I had to write an iconoclastic piece. It is this that made me realise I enjoy writing  non-fiction texts, and gave me an insight on journalism.

4) I hope to gain a good grade and also better writing skills that can be transferable into other areas.

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1. The last non-fiction text I read was a book about food nutrition called 'How Not To Die'. It explained how a lot of natural foods can prevent some of the worlds most serious diseases. It also suggests foods you should avoid as they can lead to certain dangers in your body. I found the book interesting however I got often got bored whilst reading it as it gave some suggestions I felt were a little unrealistic and unnecessary.

2. I enjoy reading music magazines and reviews as well as thriller fiction books. I also like to read some news articles if they're about subjects I am particularly interested in.

3. I chose English language to improve the way I talk and write as sometimes I struggle to get points across to people as I feel I cannot explain it well. This is inconvenient for me because I love to share my opinions and debate.

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1) The most recent non-fiction text that I read was an article about the recent football game between England and Slovakia. The article gave a fair amount of interesting information on not only the game itself but the player's and staff's views on the game. As I had not witnessed the game it was an incredibly interesting article that filled me in on every last detail I needed to know.
2) I mainly read news as I am interested in all the current events happening in and out of our country and whether or not they will effect me. The main news that I read though would be from the world of sport. Although I do not play any, I have always had an interest in most of the big sports around the world.
3) I chose English Language as I do not know what I want to do when I leave college. Because of this I decided that I would take a few A-levels that would benefit me in most jobs and give me an advantage in later life.
4) I hope to gain a further knowledge of different vocabulary as well as a successful A-level.

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1.The last non-fiction piece I read was a novel by Bonnie-Sue-Hitchcock and called "The smell of other people's houses." This book follows the life of four tennagers which are all connected in a way they do not realise, it explores the misfortunes they come across and watches them overcome it.
Though I am yet to finish this book, each chapter has been just as gripping as the last with twists and turns at every corner which gradually unveils how the four main characters are tied together.

2. I enjoy reading a variety of different novels but primarily that which is non-fiction. The next book I am planning on reading is called: "None of the above." Despite this, I also enjoy reading news articles online that keep me updtaed about what is happening in the world of today.

3. I chose to take English Language as through secondary school it was always a keen interest of mine. Furthermore, I enjoy writing as a past time and have an interest in creating things for other people to read and enjoy.

4. English Language was always a first choice of mine- by doing it at St. Brendans I hope to developed my vocabulary to improve not only how I communicate with others but my own personal writing also.

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1. The last non-fiction book I read was called "Nothing To Envy", and is a biography of people who have managed to defect from the totalitarian state of North Korea, and explores what their lives were like under the regime.

I've always been fascinated by North Korea and its secretive nature, and how it has managed to close itself off from the rest of the world. The book is an incredible insight into what life was like for the citizens under the rule of Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il, and explores how they were indoctrinated with the idea that they were living in a paradise with, as the title suggests, 'nothing to envy' of the rest of the world. I found it to be a chilling insight into what goes on beyond the country's borders, and how we in the west know so little about what happens there.

2. I read almost anything and everything, so I'll narrow it down to one genre! I'm a keen reader of the Guardian's 'Comment is Free' pages as I like to read opinion pieces in order to keep informed about current affairs ('staying woke'.. you could say!). I try to read a few articles from this site every day.

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Welcome to the first of your A Level English Language Padlet pages! You can access and update this page from your phone and your computer. To begin with, create a post with your name as the title, and then write a few things about yourself:

1. What was the last non-fiction text you read? (i.e. a review, an autobiography etc.) Write a few sentences explaining what you thought about it.

2. What kind of things do you like to read?

3. Why did you choose English Language?

4. What do you hope to gain from studying English at St. Brendan's?