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Studying "Cold Mountain


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No. of pages 96

Published: 2005

Great for age 12-18 years

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* A possible agenda for teaching any modern novel and suggested approaches for the reading of a substantial novel like Cold Mountain. * Developed activities on key aspects of the novel, for example structure, narrative voice and perspective, and the use of motifs. * Before, during and after reading activities which draw on a wide range of approaches, including drama, debating games, charting and visual representations. * Support for exploring the novel from a linguistic perspective. * Suggested approaches to using the film as a way of deepening appreciation of the novel and Frazier's stylistic and structural choices. * A wide-ranging selection of contextual materials (historical, social and literary) with suggestions for how these materials might be used to enhance students' critical analysis of the novel. * Teachers' notes comprising annotated texts and examples.

 

 

There are 96 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2005 by English & Media Centre .

 

'This folder is a must for anyone who has recently taken on Cold Mountain. It provides a comprehensive set of materials that will engage students and sharpen their appreciation of the text whilst inducting hem into A Level critical techniques. In addition it provides an exemplar for teachers new to AS-Level on how to deal with a novel with sixth-form students. Even olf hands will find useful materials and new approaches to this particular text.' John Mannion, Nate Research Officer, English, Drama, Media 'Superb array of resources which are beautifully presented.' Cath Bury, Northgate High, Ipswich 'Absolutely brilliant. Can't wait to get started.' Barbara Cupid, Townley Grammar School for Girls 'As usual, loads of great resources, jam-packed with inspiring ideas and really time-saving.' Caroline Playford, Roundwood Park School 'A wealth of fantastic resources.' Jane Malcolm, St Joan of Arc School 'Excellent, practical ideas.' Taslima Khodabuccus, Overton Grange School Teacher comments on the EMC course on Cold Mountain, July 2005