Chris Curtis

Fiona Folan

Ready to Teach: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a compendium of background reading, subject knowledge, resources and classroom strategies to support the teaching of Stevenson's gothic tale of morality, murder and science, for GCSE. Using a combination of pedagogical theory, research and work from other Victorian writers of the time, the book helps to prepare, develop or deepen the teaching of the text in the classroom. As part of the Ready to Teach series, each chapter contains lesson-by-lesson essays and commentaries that enhance subject knowledge on key areas of the text alongside fully resourced lessons reflecting current and dynamic best practice. The book also offers an introduction and exploration of Victorian society as seen in the novel but also how other writers of that time presented similar themes or ideas. Literature is never created in a vacuum and Ready to Teach: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde explores how text reflects its Victorian context and what other writers were doing at that time. 'Ready to Teach: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' has a level of duality like Doctor Jekyll himself. On one level, the book provides an exploration for the text for people new to teaching it. On another level, the book provides new ideas or ways of seeing things for the established teacher. A perfect addition for your CPD bookcase.

Ready to Teach: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

Neil Bowen

This is a revised, expanded and improved version of the book we published in 2014. The whole content has been dismantled, overhauled and put back together again so that it reflects the changing demands of English Literature GCSEs. Whereas the first version was the product of one teacher brain, this one has the benefit of two brains and two difference experiences of teaching hundreds of pupils how to write essays.

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The Art of Writing English Literature Essays

This adult colouring book features 50 gorgeous cat and kitten designs which will provide many hours of fun, stress relief, creativity and relaxation. Plus meaningful and poignant quotes from cat owners . Over the past few years, using colouring books has evolved from simply being something for kids to do into a recognised form of meditation and therapy. So why not pick up your colouring pencils, choose your colours and unleash your creativity. Lose yourself in a wonderful world of colouring. Forget the stress of modern life and feel the calmness returning. Printed on high quality solid white paper. Easily colour in with crayons, coloured pencils or pens. These beautiful designs are suitable for all ages. So why not pick up your favourite pencils or markers and settle down with this book for some fun and relaxation. Happy colouring!

A Colouring Book and Fun Cat Quotes for Cat Lovers Everywhere

Cats Rule OK

Written by Chris Curtis, How to Teach: English: Novels, non-fiction and their artful navigation is jam-packed with enlivening ideas to help teachers make the subject of English more intellectually challenging for students - and to make it fun too! Never underestimate your duty and power as a teacher of English. English teachers help students to think and feel. They prompt them to reflect on their actions. They hold a mirror to society and inspire students to see how they can make it better. What other subject does that? This insightful interpretation of what makes excellent secondary school English teaching is the work of a man whose humility fails to hide his brilliance and provides educators with a sophisticated yet simple framework upon which to hook their lessons. Covering poetry, grammar, Shakespeare and how to teach writing, Chris Curtis has furnished every page of this book with exciting ideas that can be put into practice immediately. Each chapter presents a store of practical strategies to help students in key areas - providing apposite examples, teaching sequences and the rationale behind them - and has been accessibly laid out so that teachers can pinpoint the solutions they need without having to spend an age wading through academic theory and pontification. The book explores the wealth of learning opportunities that can be derived from both classic and more contemporary literature and offers expert guidance on how teachers can exploit their own chosen texts to best effect with their students. Furthermore, it is replete with ready-to-use approaches that will help teachers upgrade their lesson planning, enhance their classroom practice and ensure that the content they cover sticks in their students' heads for months and years afterwards. Suitable for all English teachers of students aged 11-18.

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