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Using a combination of pedagogical theory, research and work from other Victorian writers of the time, the book helps to prepare, develop or deepen the teaching of the text in the classroom.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs part of the Ready to Teach series, each chapter contains lesson-by-lesson essays and commentaries that enhance subject knowledge on key areas of the text alongside fully resourced lessons reflecting current and dynamic best practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book also offers an introduction and exploration of Victorian society as seen in the novel but also how other writers of that time presented similar themes or ideas. Literature is never created in a vacuum and Ready to Teach: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde explores how text reflects its Victorian context and what other writers were doing at that time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Ready to Teach: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' has a level of duality like Doctor Jekyll himself. On one level,  the book provides an exploration for the text for people new to teaching it. On another level, the book provides new ideas or ways of seeing things for the established teacher. 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They hold a mirror to society and inspire students to see how they can make it better.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat other subject does that?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis insightful interpretation of what makes excellent secondary school English teaching is the work of a man whose humility fails to hide his brilliance and provides educators with a sophisticated yet simple framework upon which to hook their lessons. Covering poetry, grammar, Shakespeare and how to teach writing, Chris Curtis has furnished every page of this book with exciting ideas that can be put into practice immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter presents a store of practical strategies to help students in key areas - providing apposite examples, teaching sequences and the rationale behind them - and has been accessibly laid out so that teachers can pinpoint the solutions they need without having to spend an age wading through academic theory and pontification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book explores the wealth of learning opportunities that can be derived from both classic and more contemporary literature and offers expert guidance on how teachers can exploit their own chosen texts to best effect with their students. Furthermore, it is replete with ready-to-use approaches that will help teachers upgrade their lesson planning, enhance their classroom practice and ensure that the content they cover sticks in their students' heads for months and years afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for all English teachers of students aged 11-18.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304741843317,"sku":"9781781353127","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781781353127_5310a52a-2998-4bb5-b116-df1cc09bda0a.jpg?v=1786025897"},{"product_id":"ready-to-teach-the-merchant-of-venice","title":"Ready to Teach: The Merchant of Venice","description":"Ready to Teach: The Merchant of Venice brings together the deep subject knowledge, resources and classroom strategies needed to teach Shakespeare's play for GCSE, as well as the pedagogical theory behind why these ideas work, helping teachers to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum with impact.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57502254236021,"sku":"9781036009090","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781036009090.jpg?v=1786781075"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-chris-curtis.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}