Author : Dennis Carter
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134138695
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (341 download)
Book Synopsis Shakespeare and Classic Works in the Classroom by : Dennis Carter
Download or read book Shakespeare and Classic Works in the Classroom written by Dennis Carter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With supportive guidelines for Key Stages 2 and 3 this book offers active approaches for teaching pre-twentieth century literature with confidence. Key texts including The Odyssey, Hamlet and The Rime of the Ancient Mariner are explained in a very practical and accessible way. This text allows for creativity amongst pupils at the same time as improving their reading and writing abilities within the literacy strategy objectives and KS3 English framework guidelines. The author looks to develop an active pedagogy that encompasses the literacy strategy, the KS3 English framework and the creative arts. Using case studies from primary and secondary school projects a series of lessons are proposed for each year group from Year 4 though to Year 8. The lessons cover poetry, drama, story and the novel.