'The Village by the Sea' Workbook
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Subject: English Literature
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 11 - 14
Order Number: 5183
'The Village by the Sea' Workbook is an extensive scheme of work, and although it is designed for 14 - 16 year olds, it can be tailored to meet the needs of younger students.
The workbook consists of pre-reading activities focusing on domestic circumstances and situations. Student's research key Indian words, facts and figures, gather relevant information and share their findings. The accumulated knowledge such research provides is an indispensable introduction to the culture, traditions and lifestyles depicted in the novel.
Throughout the workbook, there are precise references to the novel, and probing questions to answer and discuss. The depth of study affords a wealth of material from which students can access the novel with ease.
Post-reading activities encourage an in-depth study of the novel in a lively and appealing way, affording ample opportunity for individual study and extension work. There is a range of creative, analytical and informative assignments including:
- Chapter headings
- Contrasts in quality of life (climate, lifestyle, housing, rich and poor, etc.)
- Aspects of life in India (family values, marriage, transport, clothing and work, etc.)
- Character analysis of the main characters and key characters
- Director's notes for a scene from the film
- Writing in role
- Descriptive writing
- Radio listing
- Hari's last school report
- Display work on character, key quotes, dreams and nightmares
