Bøger af John Golden

In the summer of 1937, Jack Pasternack's vivid childhood unfolds against the backdrop of Pontypool's sandy beaches, post-war Toronto, and the bustling streets of Detroit. From mischievous adventures with friends to clandestine turtle swaps and misadventures with Pepsi-Cola, Jack's journey captures the essence of a bygone era. As tragedy and family dynamics shape his world, this poignant exploration is a nostalgic journey of resilience, camaraderie, and the enduring spirit of a young boy navigating the complexities of life in the 1930s

Golden provides a lively, practical guide enabling teachers to feel comfortable and confident about using film in new and different ways. The book makes direct links between film and literary study by addressing reading strategies (e.g., predicting, responding, questioning, and storyboarding) and key aspects of textual analysis (e.g., characterization, point of view, irony, and connections between directorial and authorial choices). More than 30 films are used as examples to explain key terminology and cinematic effects. Teachers are encouraged to harness students' interest in film in order to help them engage critically with a range of media, including visual and printed texts. Appendixes include a glossary of film terms, blank activity charts, and an annotated resource list.