Great Expectations Study Guide (Book & Merchandise)

Gavin Knight

ISBN 10: 1906332134 / ISBN 13: 9781906332136

Verlag: Classical Comics, LUDLOW, 2009

Book & Merchandise. Designed for the classroom, this resource book (spiral bound for easy photocopying) contains activities and exercises to help the teaching of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations. Dickens's novels, with their memorable characters and dramatic plots, have a particular appeal to students. For instructors, they also offer a wealth of opportunities for teaching. This teaching aid was designed to be used alongside the Classical Comics graphic novels, but it can be used with any version of Great Expectations. The exercises span curriculums to cover not only literature and literacy, but also history, technology, drama, reading, and more. The book includes activities based on Dickens's background; a chapter-by-chapter synopsis; linking characters with their descriptions; a Snakes and Ladders game about Dickens's life; wordsearch and anagrams; and a wealth of other activities. The age range is 10 to 17, but of course within that span exists a broad spectrum of skill levels. Therefore, this study guide includes activities for all, providing many opportunities for differentiated teaching and for the tailoring of lessons to meet individual needs. Examples of some of the activities include: - Background - Character - Language - Understanding - Drama/Art A CD is included that contains the pages in PDF format so that they can be used on any whiteboard or local intranet system. A photocopiable resource book offering an introduction to the world of Charles Dickens. It features activities that look at Dickens' use of language. It includes applications in English, history, ICT, drama and art. It is aimed at teaching ages 10-17. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781906332136

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This easy to use photocopiable resource is designed with a focus on fun as well as learning. This resource can be used alongside the "Classical Comics" graphic novel as well as any traditional text. Many of the activities can stand on their own as introductions to the world of Charles Dickens. Most of the activities look at Dickens's use of language, but you will also see applications for history, ICT, drama, and art. Suitable for teaching ages 10-17, this is a photocopiable study guide to "Charles Dickens: Great Expectations". It is packed with activities to help make Dickens fun. It includes applications in English, history, ICT, drama and art.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Gavin Knight has taught English in a variety of secondary schools. He currently works as Assistant Head Teacher at Minster College on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. Previously he has worked as Lead Secondary English Consultant for Kent, Principle Assessment Manager for English at Edexel, a Head of English for many years, and of course, a classroom teacher. He has written a variety of resources to support the teaching of English for the Secondary National Strategy, Longmans, Heinemann and NATE. He is Regional Co-ordinator for NATE in the South East, (the National association for the Teaching of English) and is responsible for the Book Box section in NATE Classroom magazine.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Great Expectations Study Guide (Book & ...
Verlag: Classical Comics, LUDLOW
Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
Einband: Book & Merchandise
Illustrator: John Stokes
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