Alan spence born 1947 is a scottish writer and is professor in creative writing at the university of aberdeen, where he is also artistic director of the annual word festival. The good news though, is that we have scanned most of the books and they are now available free of charge, for pupils with print disabilities, on or via the books for all database. He was born in glasgow, educated at allan glens school there, and much of his work is set in the city. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are. Sailmaker national 5 english revision bbc bitesize. Something very important happens to change the way the play is going, or the main character comes to an important decision or realisation.
Sailmaker, by awardwinning writer alan spence, which is a set text for national 5 english. In this section the main characters and the basic situation of the play are introduced to us. Within sailmaker there are some notable examples of symbolism the sailmaking tools. National 5 english set scottish texts on the books for all database. Sailmaker plus available for download and read online in other formats. Overall learning intentions to understand, analyse and evaluate a scottish text to understand how to answer national 5 scottish set text questions successfully to strengthen understanding of character, theme, contrast and structure. Ideal for standard grade english, it will also appeal to all those who like glaswegian dialogue. Sailmaker plus by alan spence, jane cooper and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His father was a sailmaker to trade, but then worked as a storeman.
Davie tries to not express his emotions as he is trying to take on the masculine stereotype. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Family relationships alec and davie in practice this means you should. Alan spence born 1947 is a scottish writer and is professor in creative writing at the. Following the group context project on sailmaker by alan spence, you should read the play and be prepared for a group quiz on your return. A tool to supplement the teaching of this national 5 scottish set text. The tools that alec shows to ian symbolise a tension that exists in glasgow life quite starkly.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. National 5 scottish set text sailmaker by alan spence. As you will be away from english for two weeks, you inevitably have homework. Sailmaker plus offers the full text of the widely popular drama text, sailmaker, by awardwinning writer alan spence plus an introduction by the author outlining his motives in writing it, and a wide range of background material by jane cooper, offering a historical perspective and detailed support for students who wish to write about the play in literary contexts, especially for examination. This was followed by two plays, sailmaker in 1982 and space invaders in 1983. Identify how this feature technique theme is relevant to the text as a whole 2 2. Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmasters page for free fun content. Alan spence born 1947 is a scottish writer and is professor in creative writing at the university of aberdeen, where he is also artistic director of the annual. How did the play come into being in the first place. Alan spence alan spence is a glasgow born poet, playwright and novelist.
Sailmaker is set in the 1960s and was written in the 1980s. Sailmaker definition of sailmaker by the free dictionary. First performed by the traverse theater club in edinburgh, this play is imaginative, alive with its characters humour and optimism. Copy of sailmaker by alan spence by ruth wells on prezi. Sailmaker pp1932 sailmaker act 2 pages 616 character ian character davie character alec billy textual analysis1 sailmaker symbolism themes sailmaker key quotations sailmaker intro the miniessay structure sailmaker textual analysis 1 sailmaker textual analysis 1 text the miniessay structure sailmaker textual analysis sectarianism sailmaker set text 2 sailmaker textual. Here, alan spence explains how the play came to life. Sailmaker plus offers the full text of the widely popular drama text, sailmaker, by awardwinning writer alan spence plus an introduction by the author outlining his motives in writing it, and a wide range of background material by jane cooper, offering a historical perspective and detailed support for students who wish to write about. Sailmaker plus offers the full text of the widely popular drama text, sailmaker, by awardwinning writer alan spence, which is a set text for national 5 english. Pdf sailmaker plus download full pdf book download. Mind map by julieshirlaw, created over 5 years ago. Sailmaker by alan spence national 5 revision guide davie. Copy of copy of sailmaker by alan spence by sherrie rennie.
At that point stv wanted to make some short tv plays by scottish writers. Sailmaker plus by alan spence and jane cooper 2009. Sailmaker by alan spence national 5 english scottish set text 1. A lighthearted guide to the most important themes in sailmaker by alan spence. Sailmaker plus this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. I had published a book of short stories called its colours they are fine. In this video we select 15 quotes from sailmaker, a play by scottish playwright alan spence, and suggest how you might use these quotes when.
For the english footballer, see alan spence footballer. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Sailmaker plus offers the full text of the widely popular drama text, sailmaker, by awardwinning writer alan spence plus an introduction by the author outlin. In this video we select 15 quotes from sailmaker, a play by scottish playwright alan spence, and suggest how you might use these quotes when writing about the themes, characters and setting of. Sailmaker by alan spence is just one of the scottish set texts studied for national 5 english. Click download or read online button to get sailmaker s apprentice book now. Within sailmaker we will study the four main themes that. Test yourself using the listen and spell spelling test. Study 19 terms sailmaker quotes flashcards quizlet. It also provides an introduction by the author outlining his.
A mind map of important quotes from sailmaker by alan spence. This is a complete unit to go through the themes, characterisation and key ideas in the national 5 set text, sailmaker. A great deal of his work focuses on working class glasgow life which is familiar to him as that was his own background. It also provides an introduction by the author outlining his motives in writing it, and a wide. National 5 scottish set text sailmaker by alan spence themes of the play theme is an idea or point that is central to a story and which can often be summed in a single word. Sailmaker plus offers the full text of the widely popular drama text, sailmaker, by awardwinning writer alan spence plus an introduction by the author outlining his motives in writing it, and a wide range of background material by jane cooper. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. National 5 english sailmaker learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers. National 5 english set scottish texts on the books for all. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The play switches between the present and flashbacks to when alec was younger. This is one of your exam texts and reading it is compulsory.
Sailmaker by alan spence themes you are now going to be put into groups of four and assigned a theme. A great deal of his work focuses on working class glasgow life which is familiar to him as that was. Ppt sailmaker by alan spence powerpoint presentation, free. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Symbolism is when an object, an image, a word, a person, a colour or a setting represents ideas beyond what it is in reality. June 2016 sailmaker plus offers the full text of the widely popular drama text, sailmaker, by awardwinning writer alan spence, which is a set text for. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Alan spence is a glasgow born poet, playwright and novelist.
He was born to glaswegian parents, alex and charlotte spence. He was born in glasgow, and much of his work is set in the city. Sailmaker by alan spence national 5 english scottish set text. Learn this spelling list using the look, say, cover, write, check activity. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Sailmaker key quotes sailmaker plus to do with relationship between father and son.
If you are studying alan spence s sailmaker as your set drama text for national 5 english, heres a handy overview of the where, when, what and who of the play. Search sailmaker charleston academy english department. June 2016 sailmaker plus offers the full text of the widely popular drama text, sailmaker, by awardwinning writer alan spence, which is a set text for national 5 english. In the present, he is an older teenager of about 17 or 18, having just sat his exams, and is looking forward to university in glasgow. Drama sailmaker annan academy english department blog. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. To save you the trouble searching for them either on the commercial sites or on b4asd, weve done it for you. Sailmaker by alan spence national 5 english scottish set. Print worksheets and activities using the word list.
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