Classical Comics Teaching Resource Pack: Romeo and Juliet

Ian McNeilly

ISBN 10: 1907127747 / ISBN 13: 9781907127748

Published by Classical Comics, GB, 2014

About this Item

Designed for the classroom, this resource book (spiral bound for easy photocopying) contains activities and exercises to help the teaching of Romeo and Juliet. graphic novels, it can be used with any version of the play. It includes a broad range of topics including: structure, listening, understanding, motivation and character as well as key words, themes and literary techniques. The exercises have been approached from a cross-curriculum perspective so that they cover not only literature and literacy, but also history, technology, drama, reading, speaking, writing and art.The age range is 10 to 17, but of course within that span exists a broad spectrum of skill levels. Therefore, this study guide includes activities for all, providing many opportunities for differentiated teaching and for the tailoring of lessons to meet individual needs.Examples of some of the activities include:BackgroundCharacterLanguageUnderstanding the playDrama/Artand many more.A CD is included that contains the pages in PDF format so that they can be used on any whiteboard or local intranet system.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Classical Comics Teaching Resource Pack: Romeo and Juliet
• Publisher: Classical Comics, GB
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1907127747
• ISBN 13: 9781907127748
• Binding: Mixed Media Product
• Illustrator: Devlin, Jim
• Condition: New
• Weight: 368 grams

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Synopsis

Designed for the classroom, this resource book (spiral bound for easy photocopying) contains activities and exercises to help the teaching of Romeo & Juliet.

Although it was designed to be used alongside the Romeo & Juliet graphic novels, it can be used with any version of the play.

It includes a broad range of topics including: structure, listening, understanding, motivation and character as well as key words, themes and literary techniques.

The exercises have been approached from a cross-curriculum perspective so that they cover not only literature and literacy, but also history, technology, drama, reading, speaking, writing and art.

The age range is 10 to 17, but of course within that span exists a broad spectrum of skill levels. Therefore, this study guide includes activities for all, providing many opportunities for differentiated teaching and for the tailoring of lessons to meet individual needs.

Examples of some of the activities include:
Background
Character
Language
Understanding the play
Drama/Art
and many more…

A CD is included that contains the pages in PDF format so that they can be used on any whiteboard or local intranet system.

About the Author

Ian McNeilly has taught English in a variety of secondary schools and sixth forms both in the UK and overseas. He currently teaches part-time at Brantwood School in Sheffield. Ian, who holds a Masters degree in Literature Studies, has been Head of Department and an examiner for Cambridge International Examinations. His other role as Director for the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) – the professional body for all those working in English education – ensures his involvement with curriculum developments and you might read Ian's comments on education matters in the UK national press.

Will Volley is a new artist to the world of sequential art, but one that is set for great things. He has a very strong sense of fine art coupled with a natural talent for capturing emotions, movement and pacing.

Clive Bryant is the founder of Classical Comics and has served as Editor in Chief for the entire series of graphic novels and teaching resources.