Charles Dickens is arguably the greatest storyteller in English
Literature and his novels have been loved and respected for nearly
two hundred years. As accurate reflections of Victorian society
they are unparalleled. Vivid characters and realistic settings are
created in the mind of the reader, all laced with Dickens
inimitable humour, wit and lacerating political comment.
This book aims to bring alive these characters and settings in
the minds of children. It provides a comprehensive resource for
children not only to learn about the literary heritage of the
English language, but also to encourage them to create meanings
from these classic stories through their personal, social and
cultural experiences. The authors set each novel in context,
providing a synopsis of the book, as well as characters, settings
themes and symbolism. Works covered include:
- A Christmas Carol
- Bleak House
- David Copperfield
- Great Expectations
- Hard Times
- Oliver Twist
But this book doesn t just aim to introduce classic literature
to children; it also provides a wide range of truly contemporary
tools with which they can respond creatively, including: drama and
film, blogs, web 2.0 technologies, multimodality and animation and
graphic novels.
The book is also accompanied by a CD which contains chapter
outlines, extended text extracts, and practical resource sheets,
including PowerPoint presentations, book review templates and flash
cards, as well as a set of 8 week lesson plans for each novel.
The Essential Charles Dickens School Resource provides essential
classroom learning material for teachers and literacy co-ordinators
teaching Key Stages 1 -3, as well as CPD students and those
studying on PGCE English/Drama courses.
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