Book-based lessons

Literary Time Travel 1: Back to the 1700s with Lemuel Gulliver and Jonathan Swift
Classic novels are just that: classic. They are infused with a universal magic that allows them to resonate throughout the ages.
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Lesson plan: The Age of Innocence
Edith Wharton’s classic novel, The Age of Innocence, not only defined the age it described - New York in 1870s - but it wove a fascinating and complex story about love and commitment which raises a nu
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Doctor Dolittle projects for the English classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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Exploring India with Kim in the English classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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The Age of Innocence: projects for the English classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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The Invisible Man in the English classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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Talking Sense and Sensibility in the English class
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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The Secret Agent in the English classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin in the classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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Sherlock Holmes and the Stolen Jewels in the classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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Sense and Sensibility: Explore the world of Jane Austen
Jane Austen's view of relationships and society never ceases to amuse us.
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Passionate about Pride and Prejudice
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy have become such familiar names for so many of us that we feel as if we know them and most likely our students do, too.
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