Humanities Sessions

Trained students deliver interactive subject specific sessions in schools.  The sessions are designed to enthuse young people about the given subject area.

Sesssions available for Key Stage 3 and 4 are as follows:

Flash Fiction

Can you really write a story in 6 words? And if so, how important is sub-context The participants get the chance to write some of their own short stories. The session finishes with a brief discussion on Ernest Hemmingway and the importance of his work - including Flash Fiction.

 

 

 

Harry Potter

Involving role play adaptation from Harry Potter and a discussion surrounding what film can do that the written word cannot. The conclusion will look at the piece from the Harry Potter film that they were asked to act out. Was it similar? What did the director change?

 

The Hunger Games (Bookable from December 2013)

Explore the portrayal of a dystopian society in both the novel and film of The Hunger Games. What are the hidden messages? Are they easier to see in text or film? Develop curriculum skills of creativity, critical understanding and reading for meaning.

Activity Overview

Audience Key Stage 3 & 4 (Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11)
Venue In school
Cost Free
Date Any date
Time/Duration 1 hour per session
Capacity 30 learners per session
Targeted Yes (only open to some schools)

 

Booking information

To book a session please click here to complete a short booking form

Quotes from 2013 Humanities sessions:

“It was interesting and detailed. It made me think about how simple English can sometimes be.” (KS3 learner)
“This session let me have lots of imagination and freedom.”(KS3 learner)
“It's made me really want to go to university and consider studying creative writing.” (KS4 learner)
“Excellent lesson - great resources to entertain pupils. Brilliant use of text and drama skills.”(Teacher)