Hughes, Haili

GCSE Literature Boost: A Christmas Carol: Using Critical Theory at GCSE

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ISBN 13:
9781032591957
author:
Hughes, Haili
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
202
Dimensions:
24.6 x 17.4 x 1.2 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Education, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£20.93

Description

GCSE Literature Boost: A Christmas Carol uses academic criticism and theory to relight your passion for this classic text and put a newfound excitement in your pedagogy. This book provides a whistlestop tour of literary theory and criticism from 400BC to the late 20th century, helping you introduce your GCSE English students to themes often reserved for undergraduate courses. By exploring the text through different critical lenses, you'll improve their understanding of A Christmas Carol and broaden their knowledge of the subject. You'll find practical teaching ideas, case studies, and real examples of student work to help you transfer this knowledge to the classroom. Each chapter is structured around a main theme or section of the text, with key takeaways and ideas for teaching linked to GCSE assessment objectives. This book is a valuable resource for all secondary English teachers looking to create a climate of high expectations and improve their students' knowledge and understanding of literature.

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