View Full Version : Coles Note vs Sparknotes vs cliffnotes vs ??
icy_krystalz
May 9th, 2006, 08:13 PM
I'm wondering which one of these book notes company, give the best detail/summary and analysis (character theme)
for let say the shakespeare play King Lear
thanx in advance for replying
any other book notes companies suggestions would be greatly appreciated :cheesygri
Squiggles
May 9th, 2006, 08:14 PM
Read the play. Then you will better ammo to argue with your teacher as to why Shakespeare is crap.
Bordello
May 9th, 2006, 08:16 PM
If you didn't already know it, Sparknotes is free online. http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/lear/
They all have the same contents, so don't bother buying any.
icy_krystalz
May 9th, 2006, 08:18 PM
yeah i know sparknotes is free online but don't want to print it out and stuff....
plus i don't understand the language shakespeare uses :( so can't argue much....
if they are all the same content then i'll probably just the one easiest to get....
thanx for quick replies
Sajjad
May 9th, 2006, 08:33 PM
This is a violation of the purpose of you're English Class!
You must read the book and absorp all the contents as that is the requried of the goverment!! You mustn't not not read the book and resort to the interweb to understand please read the book as that is what you are required to do be like me and only read the book and make your english suckier i dislike how the goverment emphasizes reading crap versus improving teh englis!
Squiggles
May 9th, 2006, 08:38 PM
This is a violation of the purpose of you're English Class!
You must read the book and absorp all the contents as that is the requried of the goverment!! You mustn't not not read the book and resort to the interweb to understand please read the book as that is what you are required to do be like me and only read the book and make your english suckier i dislike how the goverment emphasizes reading crap versus improving teh englis!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
corrupt123
May 9th, 2006, 09:00 PM
I just finished Othello
I think I did well, but shakespeare sucks. It honestly boggles my mind as to how they justify 4 years of english over 4 years of math. Should be 3 of one, 4 of the other, your choice. Especially considering you stop learning how to actually read/write/communicate around grade 10.
UrbanPoet
May 9th, 2006, 09:04 PM
wanna know somethign freaky?
I survived high school using just spark notes...
I really had a way of ********ting my essays and making it seem like i knew what i was talking about.
CSR
May 9th, 2006, 11:21 PM
Here's a tip. Read sparksnotes to get an understanding of the plot/story.... read the actual book for reinforcement... to get all the details, quotes, character development etc.
Or the other way around, use the sparknotes for reinforcement if you want to disect the book.
Btw.
www.antistudy.com
It has the links to all the study* guide sites...
ie. Pinkmoney, Sparksnotes,Cliffnotes,Baron, etc.
CSR
May 9th, 2006, 11:25 PM
Othello
http://www.antistudy.com/search.php?title=othello
Kind Lear
http://www.antistudy.com/search.php?title=king+Lear
Ryan
May 9th, 2006, 11:30 PM
Especially considering you stop learning how to actually read/write/communicate around grade 10.
Yeah, if your communication skills peak at 16... well, I guess there's always Burger King.
A big part of growing up is realizing how stupid we are when we're young. Sometimes these forums can help drive home that point. :)
CSR
May 9th, 2006, 11:34 PM
Yeah, if your communication skills peak at 16... well, I guess there's always Burger King.
A big part of growing up is realizing how stupid we are when we're young. Sometimes these forums can help drive home that point. :)
Hey that's not nice. Some people need help learning.
BAN
JB7
May 9th, 2006, 11:38 PM
Spark Notes is pretty good. It isn't just for people who haven't read the material. It's good for reviewing before tests and making sure you understand all of the concepts.
keitaro
May 10th, 2006, 12:06 AM
If you don't want to read it, why not watch the movie? It shoudn't take as long as reading it. Then use stuff from sparknotes to do ur essay, assignment, wutever.
corrupt123
May 10th, 2006, 12:11 AM
Yeah, if your communication skills peak at 16... well, I guess there's always Burger King.
A big part of growing up is realizing how stupid we are when we're young. Sometimes these forums can help drive home that point. :)
no, your communication skills dont peak at 16, but on the reverse side, how much do they increase with the extra 2 years of learning? All I'm saying is that 12 english I dont think is absolutly necessary. On the reverse side, Taking the applied/easier level courses for 11/12 anglish are probably at par with taking only the acadmeic level 11 or 12 course. Balances out.