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First published in 1847, "Jane Eyre" is considered one of the great romances of all time. Now students can appreciate the story in a new way while honing their analytical skills. This teaching guide contains a variety of activities and exercises based on illustrated scenes from the novel. Students learn about the author's background, her literary family, and the place of women in Victorian England, and they address such questions as whether Jane Eyre is a successful heroine and how to re-plot the novel for a Hollywood adaptation.

Dickens' holiday classic has captivated readers since its first publication in 1843. This teaching guide uses the novel as a springboard for learning. The book is divided into such categories as Charles Dickens: His Place in English, Understanding the Novel, Character, Language, and Creative Writing. Students get to design their own Christmas card, write a modern version of the story, write a book review, color pages, solve anagrams, and more while they learn.

Charles Dickens' novels, with their memorable characters and dramatic plots, have a particular appeal to students. For instructors, they also offer a wealth of opportunities for teaching. This entry in the "Classical Comics" series features one of Dickens' best-loved works, the autobiographical story of the orphan Pip and his progress from childhood to adulthood. Designed to be used alongside the "Great Expectations" graphic novels, this resource book can also be used with any version of the story. Like the other titles in this series, it includes a broad range of topics - from structure, listening, and understanding to key words, themes, and literary techniques. The exercises span curriculums to cover not only literature and literacy, but also history, technology, drama, reading, and more. The book includes activities based on Dickens' background; a chapter-by-chapter synopsis; linking characters with their descriptions; a Snakes and Ladders game about Dickens' life; wordsearch and anagrams; and a wealth of other activities.

For teaching ages 10-17, this easy to use photocopiable resource is designed with a focus on fun as well as learning. Many activities stand on their own as introductions to the world of Shakespeare. Activities look at Shakespeare's use of language, history, IT, drama, and art.

Who was Mary Shelley? What is the gothic novel? What makes the Frankenstein monster evil? These are a few of the questions that students get to explore in this teaching guide based on the famous novel first published in 1818. Using a comics approach, the book includes such topics as Shelley's language, how to describe Victor Frankenstein, and more, while engaging students with quizzes, word searches, coloring pages, and a "draw your own monster" feature.