Francis Gilbert

Hilary Gilbert

This primer provides an introduction to the ideas of modern conservation biology, and the issues that constrain us from achieving sustainability.Opening with a consideration of ecology and conservation as a science, and the notion of different processes happening at different scales, the primer goes on to discuss the importance of populations and life histories. It also emphasises interactions between different species, a key area ofunderstanding for getting to grips with ecology. With a step up in scale, it then introduces the idea of ecosystem services, and the dependence of human life and well-being on these services. The long history of the impact of humans on the landscape leads to a discussion of myths such as the"balance of nature" and "pristine environments". These concepts are crucial to understanding modern ideas of the right way to conserve our world.Using the South Sinai in Egypt as a case study throughout, the primer explores explore the issues of how indigenous people can maintain their traditions in the modern world, and the relationship between their traditions and biodiversity. These form the key to understanding how humans can livesustainably with the natural world.

Conservation: a People Centred Approach

MR Francis Jonathan Gilbert Esq

'Gilbert writes so well that you half suspect he could give up the day job,' The Independent.'A natural storyteller,' The Times Educational Supplement (TES)The brand new edition includes Shakespeare's original play as well as a fabulously entertaining, controversial and challenging translation.This book is a perfect companion to Baz Luhrmann's great film 'Romeo + Juliet'. Written by a teacher who is also a best-selling author, 'Star-crossed' is a modern version of Romeo and Juliet which updates Shakespeare's classic play in a very entertaining fashion. In some ways it is faithful to the original text, providing a modern translation for every speech in the play. However, it uses poetic licence to make Shakespeare's language accessible to teenagers and adults: for example, bad language has been used when appropriate to the dialogue. This playscript is not suitable for children under the age of fifteen. After reading this modern translation, you'll understand and appreciate Shakespeare's text that much more.

Romeo and Juliet for Teenagers

Star-Crossed

"A great teacher," Jeremy Paxman, BBC's Newsnight. "Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher," Philip Pullman, author of Northern Lights. "Gilbert writes so well that you half-suspect he could give up the day job," The Independent. Are you a student struggling to understand Brontë's classic novel Jane Eyre? Or are you an English teacher wanting ready-made exercises and guidance to help you teach this difficult text? Do your students need support to understand the language properly and work independently on the book? This edition of Brontë's classic novel contains a comprehensive study guide to the work as well as extensive questions for students to work on in order to help their understanding. Aimed specifically at students and teachers reading the book as an exam text, there is an extensive introduction which outlines the historical context of the novel, the ways in which it was influenced by the Gothic genre and how it is structured. The complete text is punctuated by useful comments and questions on every chapter. These questions are differing types: there are comprehension questions, questions which will provoke more in-depth analysis and questions which will require students to respond creatively to the novel. At the end of the book is a section on how to write successful essays. When you buy the paperback, you will be able to access the e-book for free and use many of the web links which are embedded in it. "What's really great about this edition is that my students can work through it and there are interesting and useful questions waiting for them at the end of every chapter," a secondary English teacher. "This was a good book to work through on my own. Buying the paperback meant I got the e-book free and I was able to use all the nifty links embedded in the text as well," an A Level student.

Complete Text and Integrated Study Guide

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre: the Study Guide Edition

Truant. Drunk. Sexually deviant. And that's just the English teacher... It's the last day of term at the Gilda Ball Academy, and time is running out. Running out for Martin, the English teacher, who hasn't noticed his marriage crumbling and his health deteriorating. And for Béla, who's been plotting revenge since Martin had him expelled, after an incident that left the school's Deputy Head dead. When Martin is confronted with an anonymous note accusing him of abuse, he naturally assumes it came from Béla. The truth, as he will discover, is never quite that simple.

The Last Day of Term

Francis Gilbert candidly describes the roller coaster ride in which he was trained to be a teacher, his terrifying first lesson and his even more frightening experiences in his first job at Truss comprehensive, one of the worst schools in the country.

I'm a Teacher, Get Me Out of Here!

Mary Shelley

"A great teacher," Jeremy Paxman, BBC's Newsnight. "Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher," Philip Pullman, author of Northern Lights. "Gilbert writes so well that you half-suspect he could give up the day job," The Independent. Are you a student struggling to understand Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein? Or are you an educator wanting ready-made exercises and guidance to help you teach this difficult text? Do your students need support to understand the language properly and work independently on the book? This edition of Shelley's classic horror novel contains a comprehensive study guide to the work as well as extensive questions for students to work on in order to help their understanding. Aimed specifically at students and teachers reading the book as an exam text, there is a detailed introduction which outlines how to understand the difficult language, how to write top grade essays, and how to discuss the contexts of the novel. The complete text is punctuated by useful comments and engaging tasks on every chapter. When you buy the paperback, you will be able to access the e-book for free and use many of the web links which are embedded throughout the text. Please note: this Study Guide Edition contains the complete text and an integrated study guide as well.

Complete Text & Integrated Study Guide

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MINDFUL ENGLISH TEACHER "I found the book really helpful, as a person who has struggled with anxious thoughts in the past, I've found it has helped me process those in a mindful way that has left me with more confidence. I like how the book is very accepting of different teaching styles and differentiates between by using different teaching voices in the book. I found the book accessible and the writing was easy to read. It was an engaging read as well as an educational one." An English teacher. "This book is basically a 'go to' book for student teachers. It is easy to read and detailed, which alongside Francis Gilbert's study guides really sets student teachers on the road to success. Thanks Francis!" Chloe Charles, PGCE English teacher. "I think mindfulness, planning, reciprocal reading, all discussed at length in the book, have been effective tools in developing my pedagogy and are methods I will definitely use in my teaching. I think the book is an excellent introduction to teaching English and makes the theory and learning easy and accessible." An English teacher. "A useful guide for both new and experienced teachers who want to excel." An English teacher. "A great read with so many useful tips and tasks. It made me step back and reflect easily on my practice." An English teacher. "This book looks at English teaching in a refreshing and non-intimidating manner. It is inclusive for all training and qualified teachers with a clear structure that encourages passionate and creative teaching in modern schools." Sarah Stevens, PGCE English teacher. In need of some inspiration? Are you feeling you're losing your mojo? This is the ultimate guide for English teachers in the 21st century because it not only offers advice about the content, skills and strategies necessary to become an effective English teacher but also provides invaluable help in dealing with the stresses and strains of the job. The well-being of students and teachers are seen as integral to outstanding teaching and learning. The Mindful English Teacher is jam-packed with creative ways to be happy and productive on the job: it is full of useful meditations, creative visualisations and activities which not only make being an English teacher fun but also with its moments of relaxation. It is undergirded with a firm grounding in theory and evidence-based practice, which is explored in the form of lively scripts, real-life conundrums & audits. The scripts can be read by groups of teachers, making the book ideal to use for school-based CPD or Initial Teacher Education. This unique guide aims to inject a genuine sense of joy into one of the most challenging jobs in teaching, using techniques that have been proven to work in a wide range of educational settings.

A Toolkit for Learning & Well-being

The Mindful English Teacher

Emily Brontë

"A great teacher," Jeremy Paxman, BBC's Newsnight. "Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher," Philip Pullman, author of Northern Lights. "Gilbert writes so well that you half-suspect he could give up the day job," The Independent. Are you a student struggling to understand Emily Brontë's classic novel Wuthering Heights? Or are you an educator wanting ready-made exercises and guidance to help you teach this difficult text? Do your students need support to understand the language properly and work independently on the book? This edition of Emily Brontë's classic romance contains a comprehensive study guide to the work as well as extensive questions for students to work on in order to help their understanding. Aimed specifically at pupils reading the book as an exam text, there is a detailed introduction which outlines how to understand the difficult language, how to write top grade essays, and how to discuss the contexts of the novel. The complete text is punctuated by useful comments and engaging tasks on every chapter with answers provided at the back. When you buy the paperback, you will be able to access the e-book for free and use many of the web links which are embedded throughout the text. Please note: this Study Guide Edition contains the complete text and an integrated study guide as well.

The Study Guide Edition: Complete Text & Integrated Study Guide

Bronte's Wuthering Heights

Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir

"A great teacher," Jeremy Paxman, BBC's Newsnight. "Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher," Philip Pullman, author of Northern Lights. "Gilbert writes so well that you half-suspect he could give up the day job," The Independent. Are you a student struggling to understand Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel The Hound of the Baskervilles? Or are you an educator wanting ready-made exercises and guidance to help you teach this difficult text? Do your students need support to understand the language properly and work independently on the book? This edition of Sherlock Holmes's most famous case contains a comprehensive study guide to the work as well as extensive questions for students to work on in order to help their understanding. Aimed specifically at pupils reading the book as an exam text, there is a detailed introduction which outlines how to understand the difficult language, how to write top grade essays, and how to discuss the contexts of the novel. The complete text is punctuated by useful comments and engaging tasks on every chapter with answers provided at the back. When you buy the paperback, you will be able to access the e-book for free and use many of the web links which are embedded throughout the text. Please note: this Study Guide Edition contains the complete text and an integrated study guide as well.

The Hound of the Baskervilles: the Study Guide Edition

Robert Louis Stevenson

“Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher,” Philip Pullman, author of 'Northern Lights'.Are you struggling to understand Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'? Or are you an English teacher wanting ready-made exercises and guidance to help you teach this difficult text? Do your students need support to understand the language properly and work independently on the book? This brilliant edition of Stevenson's novel may be the answer to your prayers. Written by an experienced teacher and best-selling author, this version is aimed at students who must analyse the text in depth or teachers wanting to deliver outstanding lessons on it. This book contains an annotated complete text, numerous essays on the novel, including detailed accounts of Robert Louis Stevenson's life, relevant contexts and discussion of vital themes and imagery. The complex vocabulary of the book is analysed throughout, and simple explanations of what is happening punctuate each chapter. Furthermore, there are academic explorations of the issues as well as comprehensive question and answer sections at the end of each chapter, including a “fill-in-the-blanks” summary to check understanding. At the end of the guide, there is advice on how to write successful essays and assignments. There are also plenty of pointers to help students develop their own personal responses, including thought-provoking thematic questions, links to the author's YouTube readings and explanations, and creative response tasks.

The Study Guide Edition

Dr. Jekyll & Mr Hyde

William Shakespeare

“A great teacher,” Jeremy Paxman on BBC's Newsnight. “Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher,” Philip Pullman, author of 'Northern Lights'. “Gilbert writes so well that you half-suspect he could give up the day job,” The Independent. Are you struggling to understand Shakespeare's classic play 'Romeo and Juliet'? Are you a teacher who needs a really good edition of the play which will enable students to understand the play's complex language and cover all the key areas required to get a good grade in an examination or coursework? This brilliant edition of Shakespeare's great love story may be the answer to your prayers. Written by a teacher who has taught the text for more than twenty years in various secondary schools, this version is aimed at students who must analyse the text in depth or teachers wanting to deliver outstanding lessons on it. The book contains the complete text together with a parallel modern translation, which most students will be able to read independently or in small groups: the language is entirely appropriate for ages 11-18 years. The text is broken up by exercises on every important section of the play, with fill-in-the-gaps tasks to check understanding, questions to aid in-depth analysis, creative response tasks and tips on acting out the play. The first section of the book is an up-to-date study guide which explains the plot, characters, language and imagery in detail, with visual diagrams and links to relevant websites. The final section of the book contains an exhaustive explanation of how to write top grade essays on the play, including sample A* answers as well as summaries of significant literary criticism. There are plenty of pointers to help students develop their own personal responses, including thought-provoking thematic questions. This book covers the following areas in depth: It checks basic understanding by providing fill-in-the-gaps exercises on every important part of the play. It looks at why students should study 'Romeo and Juliet'. It examines Shakespeare's story, looking at the structure & themes: love, hatred and the feud, fate and the use of time. It discusses the contexts (the background) of the play: its different versions, including Brooke's poem upon which the play is based, Nashe's 'Have With You to Saffron Walden' (1596)and 'A Midsummer's Night Dream'. It investigates the nature of Shakespearean tragedy, discussing the rules Aristotle set out for this genre. It explores the world of Shakespeare's theatre and The Globe, discussing social and political contexts. It provides an overview of various productions of 'Romeo and Juliet'. It contains a detailed section on Shakespeare's language, examining his imagery and grammar, exploring his use of nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. It contains a very helpful section on his use of rhythm and rhyme, setting exercises which will help students really understand this complex subject. There is a long section on his use of characterisations, discussing all the main characters in depth. As well as the play itself and a very accessible modern translation of it, there is a detailed summary of every act and scene. There's an excellent glossary of all the difficult words, including vocabulary students need to learn. There are a number of speaking and listening activities that are very easy to do and really aid understanding. There is a readable account of the literary criticism of the play which looks at feminist, Marxist, cultural materialist and queer theory approaches to the text. There is a detailed account of how to write a good essay on the play which includes a dissection of sub-standard essay and an example of an A* essay. Finally, there is a section which helps students compare the play with filmed versions & performances.

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