Shakespeare and Classic Works in the Classroom: Teaching Pre-20th Century Literature at KS2 and KS3

by Carter,Dennis

• ISBN13: 9781853468100
• ISBN10: 185346810X
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2002-07-26
• Publisher: David Fulton Pub

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Bringing Shakespeare and classic works to children	p. 1
Teaching and learning processes	p. 15
Epics and myths	p. 29
Narrative poetry	p. 51
Shakespeare	p. 72
Prose fiction	p. 117
Lyric poetry	p. 135
App.: Project tables	p. 163
Select bibliography	p. 168
Index	p. 169
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