Bøger af Francis Gilbert

'The author of several books including the bestselling memoir I'm a Teacher, Get Me Out of Here, Gilbert draws from a deeper emotional well for this painfully honest novel about mid-life crisis and young love. Flicking between the present day -- in which Nick is a recently fired journalist, reeling from the news of a former girlfriend's death --and the past (university in the 1980s, full of drugs, passion & experimental theatre), Who Do You Love is a sharp take on the complexity of the human heart.' The New Statesman. 'I enjoyed Who Do You Love a lot. It's beautifully-written, very funny about sex and the excruciating confusion of being young and single then middle aged and trapped. I think you've captured something about a generation in a way that will touch a lot of readers.... Really, a terrific novel." Amanda Craig, literary journalist, and author of A Vicious Circle and Hearts and Minds. Nick is cracking up. In his mid-forties, he has just been sacked as an arts journalist, with little prospect of getting such a well-paid, prestigious job again. Even more worrying for him is his suspicion that his wife, a Deputy Head at a school, is having an affair with a much more successful person: does she want to trade in Nick for a better model? But most devastating of all is the fact that he learns that a former lover, Ellida, has died. Unable to find a new job, Nick miserably fails, despite his best attempts, to be pro-active and positive, and retreats into memories of the past. By turns comic, tragic and romantic, Who Do You Love is a stirring novel which explores the big issues of passion, death and grief; a fast-paced contemporary love story but also moving exploration of what it means to be alive today, which should appeal to fans of writers like David Nichols, Ann Tyler and Nick Hornby.

'This clever generic hybrid is an addictive blend, reminiscent of the TV series Teachers mixed with detective noir.' The Independent. Truant. Drunk. Sexually deviant.And that's just the English teacher.It's the last day of term at the Gilda Ball Academy and time is running out: a teacher faces the sack following an anonymous allegation of child abuse...Told within a single day, The Last Day of Term interweaves the gritty realities of teenage life in an inner-city school with a touching and comic story of a man in crisis.Teacher Martin Hick is about to get the promotion he s wanted for years, and has vowed to rescue his failing marriage.Cut to a grim council estate in east London, where Bela, an internet-addicted teenager, lives with his chain-smoking mother and aristocratic great-uncle both Hungarian emigres. Bela's life has been ruined since Martin had him expelled from Gilda Ball a few weeks previously, and he is trying to plot his way back into the school.So when, on the last day of term, Martin is confronted with an anonymous note accusing him of abuse, he naturally assumes Bela to be the source. The truth, as he will discover, is never quite that simple.

This marvellous new anthology is a collection of pieces written by secondary & primary school students from a varied range of London state schools. Having been given the theme of 'Places of Power by Goldsmiths' Department of Educational Studies, these pupils wrote movingly about their lives, dreams and ambitions in the form of poems, fictional extracts and autobiographical accounts. They were assisted by their teachers as well as creative writing post-graduate students & PGCE English students at Goldsmiths. The book is not only required reading for anyone who wants to learn about young people's lives, but it's also a wonderful resource for teachers who wish to inspire their pupils to write in a similar vein.

Can you answer these questions? How and why does Bronte present sex as a dangerous activity in 'Jane Eyre'? Why are the elements of earth, fire, water and air important in the novel? Is 'Jane Eyre' a subversive novel? Is Rochester a hero or villain? If you're stuck for answers, then maybe you should read this study guide. It is ideal for students studying the text for A Level, but should be helpful for GCSE students aiming for high marks too. For English undergraduates, it clarifies some basic points about literary theory and will be useful regarding key ideas about context, structure and theme, and in analysing quotations. This guide really encourages students to think for themselves with searching, open-ended questions: this helps to develop personal responses which are vital to attaining higher grades. The study guide is useful in the following ways because it is: A great resource for students aiming for top grades; A great classroom resource for teachers too: the important sections of the novel are quoted in full, together with useful discussion points/comprehension questions; Written by an experienced teacher who has taught the text in real classroom situations and knows what students need to learn. Please note: this Study Guide contains the same textual commentaries/questions/tasks as the Study Guide Edition (SGE) but not the complete text, which the SGE does.

This script is the answer to Key Stage 3 students and teachers' prayers! It is specifically aimed at developing independent reading and writing skills in Year 7-9 students. It contains a "teaching script" which shows pupils how to work in a group in a sensible and productive fashion by modelling effective collaborative learning. Working in groups of six, students take on different roles and have lots of fun activities to do so that they can improve their reading and writing skills. It addresses the main concerns of teachers at Key Stage 3 and can be used immediately in the classroom with no significant teacher preparation; simply put the scripts in front of your students and get them reading in groups; every activity is explained within the script. It contains stretch and challenge for the most able students and is aimed at helping students who are struggling with their reading as well. It has been tried and tested in inner city classrooms and has been proven to work. Embedded within the teaching script is a lively play 'Dreaming of a Better World' about a Year 8 pupil who is bullied at school. Students have loved reading the script and have plenty of chances to formulate their own creative responses as well: it offers an ideal mix of structured learning and "free thinking".. Written by an experienced teacher and teacher-educator, it is the fruit of twenty-five years of teaching reading and writing within challenging London schools.

Why did Conan Doyle feel so ambivalent about the famous detective he created? Why do many critics regard this text as the first modern detective story? This is a detailed, lively study guide on Sherlock Holmes's most notorious case. It contains a detailed explanation of the contexts of the novella: how and why it came to be written, and the ways in which it invented the concept of the modern detective. In contrast to many other study guides, it encourages the reader to develop his or her own personal response. It does this by including detailed analysis of key passages from the book, together with important discussion points. It is written by an experienced English teacher who understands the concepts, facts and literary techniques that students need to learn about. It could be useful for teachers as well, particularly the second section which focuses upon textual analysis and generating a personal response from students. To sum up, this study guide is useful in the following ways: It is a great resource for students aiming for top grades; It offers a fantastic stimulus for encouraging students to develop personal responses to the text, which are vital if they are going to achieve at a high level; It could prove to be a great classroom resource for teachers too; the important sections of the novel are quoted in full here, together with useful discussion points/comprehension questions; It is written by an experienced teacher who has taught the text in "real" classroom situations and knows what students need to learn. Please note: this Study Guide contains the same textual commentaries/questions/tasks as the Study Guide Edition (SGE) but not the complete text, which the SGE does.

Do you know the answer to these questions? What dream led to the writing of this novel? Why is the novel also called "The Modern Prometheus"? Why has the story become the most famous horror story ever written? What famous philosophers influenced the writing of it? Why is the Monster such a tragic figure? This study guide will help both teachers and pupils. It contains a lively series of essays on the different contexts of the novel, its structure and themes, and also offers a great deal of analysis of the text itself. While it is authoritative, it encourages students to think for themselves - which is vital if they are going to attain at a high level. When you buy this paperback, you will be able to have the e-book for free and gain easy access to the wealth of internet links in the guide. To sum up, this study guide is useful in the following ways: It is a great resource for students aiming for top grades; It offers a fantastic stimulus for encouraging students to develop personal responses to the text, which are vital if they are going to achieve at a high level; It could prove to be a great classroom resource for teachers too; the important sections of the novel are quoted in full here, together with useful discussion points/comprehension questions; It is written by an experienced teacher who has taught the text in "real" classroom situations and knows what students need to learn.

Why did Jane Austen never marry? Who shows pride and who shows prejudice? How and why does Austen create comedy in the novel? This is an up-to-date study guide to Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice , aimed at 15-19 year olds and the general reader. The guide is modern in its approach and provides all the necessary information to get a top grade in an exam and/or coursework. It is particularly useful because it not only provides the key details about Austen's life and the social and literary influences upon the text, but also offers a detailed textual analysis of key passages in the book. If students read the last section of the book carefully, they will not only learn about the vital sections of the text quickly, but also see how top-grade analysis can be conducted. Discussion points are provided so that students can think about the key issues related to the text. The second section of the guide would make a great classroom resource for a teacher wanting to cover the text quickly and thoroughly because students could read the extracts highlighted in the guide and answer the discussion points in their exercise books or in group discussions. This would give them invaluable practice for an exam or coursework. The study guide is essential reading because: It's a great resource for students aiming for top grades; It encourages students to develop personal responses to the text, which is vital if they are going to achieve at a high level; It's a great classroom resource for teachers too: the important sections of the novel are quoted in full here, together with useful discussion points/comprehension questions. Please note: this Study Guide contains the same textual commentaries/questions/tasks as the Study Guide Edition (SGE) but not the complete text, which the SGE does.

Why could this book be seen as one of the first feminist novels? Is Hardy's story really all about sex? How did the pastoral genre influence the writing of the book? If you're wondering what the answers to these questions are, then maybe you should read this guide. It is ideal for students who are wanting to achieve top marks, and could clarify some basic points about literary theory for English Literature undergraduate students if they're struggling to understand key ideas about contexts, structure and theme, and analysing quotation. This guide really encourages students to think for themselves with searching, open-ended questions which will help them develop personal responses, which are vital if they going to attain higher grades. The study guide is useful in the following ways because it is: A great resource for students aiming for top grades; A fantastic stimulus for encouraging students to develop personal responses to the text, which are vital if they are going to achieve at a high level; A great classroom resource for teachers too; the important sections of the novel are quoted in full here, together with useful discussion points/comprehension questions; Written by an experienced teacher who has taught the text in real classroom situations and knows what students need to learn. Please note: this Study Guide contains the same textual commentaries/questions/tasks as the Study Guide Edition (SGE) but not the complete text, which the SGE does.

"A great teacher," Jeremy Paxman, BBC's Newsnight. "Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher," Philip Pullman, author of 'Northern Lights'. "Gilbert writes so well that you half-suspect he could give up the day job," The Independent. Are you a student struggling to understand Jane Austen's classic novel 'Pride and Prejudice'? Or are you an English teacher wanting ready-made exercises and guidance to help you teach this difficult text? Do your students need support to understand the language properly and work independently on the book? This edition of Austen's classic novel contains a comprehensive study guide as well as extensive questions that stimulate and engage. Aimed specifically at students and teachers reading the book as an exam text, there are all the pointers needed to achieve top grades at GCSE and A Level. The complete text is punctuated by useful comments and questions on every chapter. There is also a section on how to write successful essays. When you buy the paperback on Amazon.com, you will be able to access the e-book for free and use many of the web links which are embedded in it. Please note: this Study Guide Edition contains the complete text and an integrated study guide as well.

What ghost story inspired James' novella? Are the ghosts in the novel real or figments of a neurotic imagination? How does James use an unreliable narrator to create suspense? This is a detailed study guide for anybody either studying or teaching Henry James's classic ghost story. The guide is tailored to help students write an excellent piece of coursework on the book, or assist them with studying for an exam - but it will be of interest to the general reader too. For the teacher, it quotes important passages in the book and offers literary analysis of them. There are questions on every chapter, together with answers at the back. The guide is distinctive because it is a) modern in its approach b) encourages a personal response to the text - vital if a candidate is going to get a higher mark in an assessment. There is a detailed discussion of the context in which James's work arose and an exploration of how different readers might interpret the text now. Lively and engaging, it is written by an experienced teacher who understands what needs to be covered in a study guide. An excellent resource for GCSE and A Level students, or anyone studying the book at school or university. To sum up, this study guide is useful in the following ways: It is a great resource for students aiming for top grades; It offers a fantastic stimulus for encouraging students to develop personal responses to the text, which are vital if they are going to achieve at a high level; It could prove to be a great classroom resource for teachers too: the important sections of the novel are quoted in full here, together with useful discussion points/comprehension questions; It is written by an experienced teacher who has taught the text in "real" classroom situations and knows what students need to learn. Please note: this Study Guide contains the same textual commentaries/questions/tasks as the Study Guide Edition (SGE) but not the complete text, which the SGE does.

This marvellous new anthology is a collection of pieces written by secondary & primary school students from a varied range of London state schools and also contains some invaluable lesson ideas for teachers of creative writing. Having been given the theme of 'My Thoughts, My Feelings' by Goldsmiths' Department of Educational Studies, these pupils wrote movingly about their emotions & ideas both happy and sad in the form of poems, fictional extracts and autobiographical accounts. The diverse young writers represented here show how imaginative today's youth can be, writing in both English and other languages they speak. They were assisted by their teachers as well as creative writing post-graduate students & PGCE English students at Goldsmiths, some of whom have offered their own work and learning activities in the book as well. The anthology is not only required reading for anyone who wants to learn about young people's lives, but it's also a wonderful resource for teachers who wish to inspire their pupils to write in a similar vein.

WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MINDFUL ENGLISH TEACHER"I found the book really helpful, as a person who has struggled with anxious thoughts in the past, I've found it has helped me process those in a mindful way that has left me with more confidence. I like how the book is very accepting of different teaching styles and differentiates between by using different teaching voices in the book. I found the book accessible and the writing was easy to read. It was an engaging read as well as an educational one." An English teacher. "This book is basically a 'go to' book for student teachers. It is easy to read and detailed, which alongside Francis Gilbert's study guides really sets student teachers on the road to success. Thanks Francis!" Chloe Charles, PGCE English teacher."I think mindfulness, planning, reciprocal reading, all discussed at length in the book, have been effective tools in developing my pedagogy and are methods I will definitely use in my teaching. I think the book is an excellent introduction to teaching English and makes the theory and learning easy and accessible." An English teacher. "A useful guide for both new and experienced teachers who want to excel." An English teacher."A great read with so many useful tips and tasks. It made me step back and reflect easily on my practice." An English teacher. "This book looks at English teaching in a refreshing and non-intimidating manner. It is inclusive for all training and qualified teachers with a clear structure that encourages passionate and creative teaching in modern schools." Sarah Stevens, PGCE English teacher.In need of some inspiration? Are you feeling you're losing your mojo? This is the ultimate guide for English teachers in the 21st century because it not only offers advice about the content, skills and strategies necessary to become an effective English teacher but also provides invaluable help in dealing with the stresses and strains of the job. The well-being of students and teachers are seen as integral to outstanding teaching and learning. The Mindful English Teacher is jam-packed with creative ways to be happy and productive on the job: it is full of useful meditations, creative visualisations and activities which not only make being an English teacher fun but also with its moments of relaxation. It is undergirded with a firm grounding in theory and evidence-based practice, which is explored in the form of lively scripts, real-life conundrums & audits. The scripts can be read by groups of teachers, making the book ideal to use for school-based CPD or Initial Teacher Education. This unique guide aims to inject a genuine sense of joy into one of the most challenging jobs in teaching, using techniques that have been proven to work in a wide range of educational settings.

Gilbert is back and he's glad to be back. After three years of teaching at Truss, an inner-city sink school, Francis Gilbert has been offered a job in the English department at his old school, a nice suburban comprehensive. Like a prisoner out of Colditz, he feels like he's just landed a job in toytown.

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