Teaching Literature in the a Level Modern Languages Classroom: A Teacher's Guide to Success

ISBN-13: 9781138303508 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 258 str.

Katherine Raithby; Alison Taylor

Opis

This text provides essential support and advice by addressing the potential concerns of teachers when using literature in the modern language classroom. Strategies for understanding works of different genres, as well as analysing plot, characterisation, themes and style are exemplified throughout.

Spis treści

Acknowledgements  1. Introduction,  2. Why teach (or study) literature?,  3. Choosing the text,  4. Preparing to teach the literature text,  5. Introducing the text,  6. Teaching the novel and short story,  7. Teaching the play,  8. Understanding the characters,  9. Understanding themes, style and structure,  10. Writing the examination essay,  11. Sparking creative language use: before and beyond the set text,  Appendix 1: Sources of information for teachers,  Appendix 2a: Literary phrases in French,  Appendix 2b: Literary phrases in German ,  Appendix 2c: Literary phrases in Spanish,  Appendix 3: Individual student reading logs  Appendix 4: Bridging the gap: acvtivities for Mateo Falcone by Prosper Mérimée,  List of set texts mentioned in the book,  Index