Richard III Workshop

Figure out why we read in the first place

Why do we study literature?

• To stimulate the imagination
• help us think about complex issues from a different angle 
• trains us to think about the intricacies of meaning and language
• helps us to structure an argument
• forewarns us about possible situations we may face

So what do we test you about?

areas of study

• "Themes" (call them "concerns")
• Characters, their relationships and choices
• The way the author works with words
• Your own ability to construct an argument

P - Point
E - Example
E - Explanation
L - Link