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An introduction to writers and their times - the canon of English literature

Last updated: 15/11/2023
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An introduction to writers and their times - the canon of English literature
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Literature: Reading
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A summary of the 'canon' of English writers, with a research task for students to complete on key poets, writers and playwrights through the ages. There are thought-provoking questions for a discussion task about the appropriacy of the canon, and a further research task on 'Other' writers who are missing from the canon. 

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29/05/2020

Using this during bridging from KS4 - KS5. It is a great resource for creating awareness with students who enjoy reading but have been doing it without thinking about it too much.

Janice Ferraz

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24/07/2020

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29/05/2020

Using this during bridging from KS4 - KS5. It is a great resource for creating awareness with students who enjoy reading but have been doing it without thinking about it too much.

Janice Ferraz

18/05/2020

5

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