The first two summative assignments are short (c.500-word) responses that will build on the précis-writing skills you developed in Term 1. Each assignment will comprise a précis of a secondary reading (of your choice), and a demonstration of how that text can support and inform an original close reading of one of the core texts for Term 2.

Before starting, watch this short video by Michael Meeuwis for introductory guidance on what 'close reading' is, and how to do it.

 

Detailed instructions for each assignment are here:

• Summative assignment 1 instructions
• Summative assignment 2 instructions