Lots of close reading tasks to support teaching and understanding of this novel, culminating in an essay task looking at the conventions of the quest narrative
Huge unit of work encompassing power-points on themes, motif etc in the play, close reading activities, listening activities, group presentations etc. Aimed at National 5 in Scotland, but easily usable under a different examination authority
Study guide to accompany reading of the novella, including questions on each chapter, homework tasks, information on the writer, on symbols, themes, a multiple choice quiz, and various essay questions of the type used in Scottish Higher
Power-point on techniques etc used in the story, questions to aid understanding of the story, grid with important quotes from the story, and questions for group or paired discussion
Challenging chapter by chapter questions, quote grids for preparation of critical essay on conflict, sympathetic character, dislikable character, theme (power corrupts) and symbolism
Text of "The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury, "All summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury and "The Fun They Had" by Isaac Asimov, together with extensive questions on "The Pedestrian", and comparative questions on all three stories
Various activities including close reading, group discussion etc to support delivery of the play. Includes a personal writing task, a support grid for collecting evidence in preparation for writing the critical essay, and plan for a critical essay
Various resources to support delivery of the play Dear Nobody by Berlie Doherty, includes close reading questions on the play, discussion of various points, quote grids to support gathering of evidence in preparation for critical essay, four critical essay plans on dislikeable character, sympathetic character (2) and one on Helen and Chris' relationship. Also includes two Reading for U, A & E (Scotland National 5) passages which are easily adaptable for pupils in a different authority.
Group and individual activities, as well as close reading throughout the play, quotes grid to find evidence in preparation for critical essay on scene and/or character