Drama and Literature Resources

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Drama and Literature Resources

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I'm a university lecturer of Drama and English Literature. On this page you'll find loads of powerpoint presentations filled with useful resources for teachers and students interested in English Literature, Drama, Art History, and Academic English / Research. Useful for all levels.

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I'm a university lecturer of Drama and English Literature. On this page you'll find loads of powerpoint presentations filled with useful resources for teachers and students interested in English Literature, Drama, Art History, and Academic English / Research. Useful for all levels.

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M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang

M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang

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M. Butterfly , a play by David Henry Hwang is the focus of this presentation and handout. M Butterfly is explored alongside themes of gender, sexuality, Orientalism, representations of East/West. The powerpoint and handout include: Quotes from the playwright, David Henry Hwang Quotes from the play, M Butterfly Tasks, discussion questions, and thinking points Extracts from Judith Butler’s Gender Trouble Extracts from Edward Saïd’s Orientalism (and other texts) Academic criticism with questions for students Recommended reading This is a very useful interactive powerpoint and accompanying handout for any course that covers M Butterfly and drama concerned with gender, performativity, race and ethnicity. Suitable for A Level and undergraduate students.

Bertolt Brecht's 'Mother Courage and All Her Children'

Bertolt Brecht's 'Mother Courage and All Her Children'

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Bertolt Brecht’s famous play Mother Courage and All Her Children is the focus of this handout. It includes: Carefully selected extracts from Mother Courage to discuss An explanation of Brecht’s Verfremdungseffekt or ‘Alienation effect’ Some scholarly quotes on Brecht’s playwriting to discuss in relation to Mother Courage This handout is ideal for university seminars and A Level classes. It will help with in-class discussions and essay writing.

THE LITERATURE QUIZ

THE LITERATURE QUIZ

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This quiz is designed for GCSE and AS/A Level English literature students studying the National Curriculum with any exam board. There are 10 rounds with several fun, interactive activities. There are picture rounds, word-jumbles, famous quotes, true-or-false, word-wheel, and emoji-plot questions. Some of the texts include: Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men, Harry Potter, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, poetry etc. The answers are provided in the ‘notes section’ on the powerpoint. There are a total of 80 points to be won. Enjoy!

How to write an essay

How to write an essay

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This resource is aimed at undergraduate university students and A Level students aiming to gain high grades in English Literature. The question is focused on Dystopian Literature and takes George Orwell’s 1984 as its example. With a step-by-step guide, the resource answers the question: To what extent does dystopian literature reflect the society in which we live? By focusing on George Orwell’s 1984, debate the relevance of dystopian literature. It includes guidance on how to: ** Write an introduction, main body, and conclusion Develop an argument Make detailed points Quote literary critics Use footnotes Reference Compile a bibliography** The resource explains how to write an essay and also provides examples through a sample essay.

Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's 'Emilia'

Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's 'Emilia'

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This handout is designed for students studying **Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s **Emilia. It discusses the life and poetry of Aemilia Lanyer and includes carefully selected quotes from the play for discussion and analysis. The handout includes questions that help students understand the play’s concern with gender inequality during the time of Shakespeare and today. The handout is aimed at students at any level.

How to interpret a performance

How to interpret a performance

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This presentation explains how to interpret a performance. It provides useful quotes about performance analysis and illustrates how thinking about drama is different to thinking about poems or novels. The presentation explores the impact art has on the world around us and considers what makes a performance a work of art. It also focuses on the role the audience has on the interpretation of a play.

Cause / Effect Essay Writing

Cause / Effect Essay Writing

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This resource is useful to students and teachers covering cause and effect essay writing. It contains lots of in-class tasks linked to cause and effect essays. What a cause &/ effect essay is The block / chain structure of a cause and effect essay How to identify cause and effect Vocabulary to express cause & vocabulary to express effect Tasks and exercises for activity work Sample essay with cause / effect highlighted Further essay questions The PowerPoint is also useful for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners and for IELTS preparation.

'An Inspector Calls' - J B Priestley

'An Inspector Calls' - J B Priestley

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This presentation is aimed at GCSE English literature students studying J. B. Priestley’s An Inspector Calls. It contains in-class activities as well as homework questions. It focuses on the idea of social responsibility in the play and also helps students to understand the importance of stage directions and set. A great resource for anyone teaching or studying An Inspector Calls at GCSE level.

1960s Theatre and Postmodernism

1960s Theatre and Postmodernism

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This presentation focuses on theatre during the 1960s and Postmodernism. It is useful for anyone interested in the artistic trends and socio-political events of the '60s. It refers to the work of Patrice Pavis to discuss the shift of focus from the actor to the spectator and then looks at ‘Off-Off Broadway’ performances. Jerzy Grotowski’s ‘Poor Theatre’, The Living Theatre, The Open Theatre, and Robert Wilson’s productions are looked at in turn. The Wooster Group moves the presentation forward to explain Postmodernism with reference to the ideas of Jacques Lacan, Jean-François Lyotard, Fredric Jameson, and Baudrillard.

Feminism in 1970s: Caryl Churchill

Feminism in 1970s: Caryl Churchill

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This presentation highlights some of the major shifts in recent theatre history that have become significant moments for the recognition of women’s playwrighting and theatre making. With examples from Judy Chicago’s Feminist Art Program, the first Women’s Theatre Conference, critic Michelene Wandor’s influential study of sexual politics in the theatre, and women’s theatre groups from the 1970s, the slides trace the history of women’s playwriting. The powerpoint then focuses on the work and influence of Caryl Churchill, especially her play Vinegar Tom. Critics like Janelle Reinelt and Elin Diamond are also quoted in a clear, easy to follow manner. A final slide contains some recommended reading suggestions.

Irish Theatre: Marina Carr

Irish Theatre: Marina Carr

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This presentation looks at theatre and nation, specifically the Irish Theatre tradition. It looks at the history of Irish theatre and focuses on comments by W. B. Yeats and the Abbey Theatre. Concepts such as gender politics and the mother nation are explored in relation to Marina Carr’s play The Bog of Cats… The powerpoint includes close analysis of scenes from the play, quotes from notable scholars, and comparisons between Carr’s work and that of John Keats and Samuel Beckett. This powerpoint is useful for anyone studying nation and theatre, Irish theatre, and Marina Carr’s drama.

Caryl Churchill's 'Cloud Nine'

Caryl Churchill's 'Cloud Nine'

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Ideal handout for university and A Level students working on Caryl Churchill’s Cloud Nine. The handout offers: Questions to encourage discussion and analysis of Cloud Nine An explanation of Mikhail Bakhtin’s Carnivalesque **Carefully selected extracts from Cloud Nine ** **Scholarly readings of Churchill’s play ** Perfect for students writing an essay or preparing for a class/seminar on Caryl Churchill’s Cloud Nine.

Ibsen and Gender: Hedda Gabler

Ibsen and Gender: Hedda Gabler

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This presentation looks at Ibsen’s drama focusing on his major play: Hedda Gabler. The sildes offer detailed information on and colourful examples of the historical context, gender politics, and themes of Ibsen’s drama. The powerpoint then examines Hedda’s character with links to short videos of performers such as Ruth Wilson discussing playing the role and what makes Hedda tick. This presentation is useful for anyone interested in Ibsen’s drama, feminism in his work, and performing his tragic heroine: Hedda Gabler.

Getting Inspiration for an Essay: Researching and Synthesising Information

Getting Inspiration for an Essay: Researching and Synthesising Information

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Have you ever been asked to write an essay about a topic like ‘climate change’ or ‘technology and healthcare’ and you don’t know how to begin or what to write? This resource will give you lots of research and writing tips and will give you inspiration so that you can write an engaging and interesting essay. It takes an example question and gives suggestions on how to: brainstorm gather information write an essay ‘hook’ for your introduction write a ‘clincher’ for your conclusion read and quote from & paraphrase an academic article Find relevant information from videos, newspapers, and museums Finally it teaches you how to tie all of your information together to write an essay that flows. The example question is: Researchers such as David Attenborough state that we are heading towards mass extinction due to global warming and climate change. What are some of the factors that have led to the current climate crisis? You may want to focus on the climate crisis in your own country. You can use this PowerPoint as a teaching resource or to help you to find ideas for your own essay.

Oscar Wilde - An Ideal Husband

Oscar Wilde - An Ideal Husband

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This presentation looks at Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband. It outlines the key themes of the play: suffrage, gender differences, sexuality, class conflict, Victorian society, and aestheticism. There are lots of sections for close analysis, as well as interesting biographical information relating to Wilde’s imprisonment. The presentation then explores the role of women in 19th century society, focusing on The New Woman in fin de siècle literature. The final slide contains a practice exam question with useful pointers and quotes from scholars and theatre critics such as Michael Billington.

Academic English Exam Practice

Academic English Exam Practice

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This resource contains 1 examination (2 hours) in Academic English skills. The exam is divided into 4 sections: reading, source credibility, critical thinking, and writing. Students will be tested on the following essential skills: Section 1: Reading and comprehension (multiple choice & true / false / not given questions) Section 2: Identifying whether an article is peer-reviewed (comment on the main features of academic publications) Section 3: Understanding & documenting findings from visual data (describing main findings of a graph) Section 4: Essay writing, accurate source integration and correct referencing (final essay question with marking rubric) The examination comes with a rubric (for the final essay question) and an answer key for Section 1. It is a perfect resource for students and teachers taking Academic English at A Level and Foundation level. It can also be used for high-level GCSE students. Students will gain exam practice, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and will develop their knowledge and critical thinking. The exam can also be used for revision classes. **This academic English mock exam will lead to: better understanding of texts, confident use of academic research, improved fluency and accuracy in writing, ability to think critically about a range of topics. ** This resouce can be purchased in a bundle with 2 additional practice exams.

Academic English Exam Practice

Academic English Exam Practice

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This resource contains 1 examination (2 hours) in Academic English skills. The exam is divided into 4 sections: reading, source credibility, critical thinking, and writing. Students will be tested on the following essential skills: Section 1: Reading and comprehension (multiple choice & true / false / not given questions) Section 2: Identifying whether an article is peer-reviewed (comment on the main features of academic publications) Section 3: Understanding & documenting findings from visual data (describing main findings of a graph) Section 4: Essay writing, accurate source integration and correct referencing (final essay question with marking rubric) The examination comes with a rubric (for the final essay question) and an answer key for Section 1. It is a perfect resource for students and teachers taking Academic English at A Level and Foundation level. It can also be used for high-level GCSE students. Students will gain exam practice, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and will develop their knowledge and critical thinking. The exam can also be used for revision classes. **This academic English mock exam will lead to: better understanding of texts, confident use of academic research, improved fluency and accuracy in writing, ability to think critically about a range of topics. ** This resouce can be purchased in a bundle with 2 additional practice exams.

Academic English Exam Practice

Academic English Exam Practice

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This resource contains 1 examination (2 hours) in Academic English skills. The exam is divided into 4 sections: reading, source credibility, critical thinking, and writing. Students will be tested on the following essential skills: Section 1: Reading and comprehension (multiple choice & true / false / not given questions) Section 2: Identifying whether an article is peer-reviewed (comment on the main features of academic publications) Section 3: Understanding & documenting findings from visual data (describing main findings of a graph) Section 4: Essay writing, accurate source integration and correct referencing (final essay question with marking rubric) The examination comes with a rubric (for the final essay question) and an answer key for Section 1. It is a perfect resource for students and teachers taking Academic English at A Level and Foundation level. It can also be used for high-level GCSE students. Students will gain exam practice, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and will develop their knowledge and critical thinking. The exam can also be used for revision classes. **This academic English mock exam will lead to: better understanding of texts, confident use of academic research, improved fluency and accuracy in writing, ability to think critically about a range of topics. ** This resouce can be purchased in a bundle with 2 additional practice exams.

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Academic English Exam Practice

Academic English Exam Practice

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This bundle contains 3 examinations (2 hours each = total of 6 hours) in Academic English skills. The exams are divided into 4 sections: reading, source credibility, critical thinking, and writing. Students will be tested on the following essential skills: Section 1: Reading and comprehension (multiple choice & true / false / not given questions) Section 2: Identifying whether an article is peer-reviewed (comment on the main features of academic publications) Section 3: Understanding & documenting findings from visual data (describing main findings of a graph) Section 4: Essay writing, accurate source integration and correct referencing (final essay question with marking rubric) All examinations come with a rubric (for the final essay question) and an answer key for Section 1. This bundle is perfect for students and teachers taking Academic English at A Level and Foundation level. It can also be used for high-level GCSE students. Students will gain exam practice, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and will develop their knowledge and critical thinking. The bundle can also be used for revision classes. The themes of the examinations are as follows: Tourism in the Dubai Sustainability and climate change in Abu Dhabi The impact of robotics and AI on society in the UAE **This bundle will lead to: better understanding of texts, confident use of academic research, improved fluency and accuracy in writing, ability to think critically about a range of topics. **

How to write an annotated bibliography

How to write an annotated bibliography

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A helpful resource for any student who needs to submit an annotated bibliography or any teacher/lecturer wanting to explain how to put together an annotated bibliography. The PowerPoint goes through the following aspects of an annotated bibliography: What is an annotated bibliography? How to record research for your bibliography A 3-Step Process to writing an annotation Creating an annotated bibliography: what goes into each annotation Examples for discussion / reference Useful phrases for your own annotations Further examples asking students to identify strengths and weaknesses in the annotations Summary checklist for writing annotations This resource can be used by students of any subject.

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