This is a guide I made for my Year 13 German class (AQA) to help them while reading 'Russendisko' by Wladimir Kaminer in German. I have provided the English translation of key words from each chapter, as well as a summary of each chapter in English. Students can use the guide while reading the book in German to help them understand what is happening in the text. <br /> This could, of course, also be used with Year 12 pupils if they are studying 'Russendisko' for the new AQA A level.

This is a model essay I wrote about the Themes of &quot;Russendisko&quot; for use with my Year 13 (Old Spec) AQA German group.

This is a Point-Example-Explain grid that I made containing arguments, evidence and analysis of (what I believe to be) the different themes in 'Russendisko'. The arguments are in German and the ideas behind them are quite challenging - I used this as my starting point and simplified the ideas for my Year 13 students. I have proof-read the document, but apologise if any errors remain!

This is an activity sheet I produced to use with my Y13 German class when discussing the methods/techniques employed in 'Russendisko'. The techniques and key examples of each technique are written in the table in German - students had to fill in the analysis/personal reaction column in their own words. There are additional pages at the end of the document if pupils have additional methods that they would like to analyse.

This is a Point-Example-Explain grid I made for my Y13 German class to study the main characters of 'Russendisko' - what they do/say and what their role within the novel is. The grid is in German but could easily be adapted/simplified. I have proof-read the document, but apologise if any errors remain!

This is a resource I produced to use with my Y13 German class when discussing the 'Randfiguren' in 'Russendisko'. I used this for the basis of a translation task and then a discussion of the role of minor characters within the novel. A glossary is provided to support students in their translation.