Let's Open The Satchel...

Take your marks. Set. Bang.

And we're away.

Welcome to an online brain-organising system. Welcome to a place where pennies drop. Welcome to a place where, just possibly, you may just find an answer to a question that has been lingering in the desolate recesses of your subconscious.

The purpose of this blog (prize for the person who tells me what 'blogging' is short for) is to provide an online opportunity for you to share your English work and have others attempt to take it to a new level.

We, as a learning team, should acknowledge (or at least be in the processes of understanding) the importance of literature. It is our written word that lingers in eternity and offers people a polished window into our brains and our souls. It shows what we think and what we cherish.

I stress the need for this forum to be a place of inclusion and inspiration. I stress the need for this forum to be a place of positivity and optimism, offering aegis and support for those whose opinions are laid bare for us all to benefit from.

In my posts, you will find some words are in bold. Good words, sophisticated words, key concepts. In your pursuit of excellence in English, each student must attempt to attain a level of expression that is multifaceted, highly developed and cogent. Take your readers on a journey that not only proves your argument but that is engaging and interesting. To do these things, you need to expand your vocabulary. It is paramount in your quest to improve.

The visible posts will be limited to 10. However, in the 'Units' tab on the right hand side, we will organise our previous posts into sections that will be easy to navigate. It will be easy for you to find some inspiration on a topic you are having trouble with.

Basically, you will be asked to do three main things:

1. Write a response to a 'post' that is put up.
2. Ask questions about the 'post' that is put up.
3. Write your own 'post'.

I will act as the mailman, posting and delivering. However, I will not wear a uniform. Just imagine I look like this.

Again, I say welcome. As somewhat of a mantra for 'It's Called A Satchel', think about these words...

"Literature has been the salvation of the damned,

literature has inspired and guided lovers, routed despair and

can perhaps...save the world."

John Cheever, American author

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Let us improve and learn together.

M