How to Teach Literature - and Still Love Reading

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

If you're a book lover with a To Be Read list as long as your arm, and you also happen to be a teacher of English Literature, How to Teach Literature - and Still Love Reading is the book for you.

Written by two experienced teachers and English Literature examiners, this book is packed full of inspirational and original reading suggestions from poetry through to drama and prose, together with practical strategies to integrate your reading into the classroom.

Aimed at Key Stage 3 and KS4 teachers, this book will not only help you to navigate the perils of external examinations but will also reignite your creativity in the classroom. It will revitalise your teaching and lead to engaging English literature lessons your students will enjoy.

As for that TBR list - it's only going to get longer!

Reviews

Such a wide range of practical teaching ideas to inspire a passion for reading and genuine enjoyment of literature in young people. * Kathrine Mortimore, author of Disciplinary Literacy and Explicit Vocabulary Teaching *

Author Bio

Heather Holmes (Author)
Heather Holmes is a literature expert, a GCSE Literature examiner and team leader, and director of English with a large multi-academy trust. She has worked in a number of schools, holding positions within senior and department leadership. Heather is also a doctoral researcher with the University of York, investigating the reading habits of secondary school English teachers. She has a nine-year-old football fanatic for a son, which means she understands the offside rule and has read all Matt Oldfield's Ultimate Football Heroes books.

Lisa Angus (Author)
Lisa Angus is a literature expert, a GCSE Literature examiner (former A-level examiner and team leader) and director of English with a large multi-academy trust. She has worked in a variety of educational settings, fulfilling a number of roles including leadership and head of department. Lisa is a prolific reader with a penchant for psychological thrillers. She has a four-year-old daughter, which means she knows every line from Frozen and can recite The Gruffalo with her eyes shut.