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Reviews
For pupils
Drawing on expertise
This book gives a lot of options to use for drawing.
When drawing I like to use a pencil. The tip for starting off with a scribble then drawing a picture from this is a great idea!
A useful book for anyone who wants to improve their drawing style.
Mustafa Mohammed, Y7 Al-Risalah School, London
Make Your Mark – The Drawing Book for Children by Sarah Richardson. Tate Publishing. £7.99 p/b. ISBN 9781849760119.
Open day at the Savoy
Summoning the spirit and enthusiasm of past revolutionaries, Ruth Ewan opened the doors of the Savoy’s Lancaster Ballroom to 200 teenagers from east London. This book depicts the event, with interviews explaining the ideas behind the event and the history of the Savoy.
This is a must-read for anyone with an interest in London’s history, or those wishing for an insight into the liberal philosophy of today’s youth.
Dan Murch, Y11 Crossley Heath School, Halifax
Liberties of the Savoy by Ruth Ewan. Co-published by Book Works and CREATE London. £10.00 p/b. ISBN 9781906012434.
Love, politics and war
There’s no shortage of adventure stories involving love triangles aimed at teenage readers, but how many open with an encounter between a trainee nurse and a young communist protester at the Battle of Cable Street?
This tangle of relationships unfolds within a beautifully written, fast moving narrative, which tells the story of the Spanish civil war in intimate detail through the eyes of a nurse, a fighter and a journalist. A terrific read.
David Rosenberg
A World Between Us by Lydia Syson. Hot Key Books. £6.99 p/b. ISBN 9781471400094.
For teachers
The courage to speak
Put together by actor Colin Firth, whose father is a history teacher, and writer Anthony Arnove, this book is a treasure trove of stories, speeches, poems and songs over 1,000 years, from over 150 individuals who took on the Establishment – many of whom were hanged, transported, tortured or imprisoned for it. As Colin Firth points out, they were fighting for rights that today we take for granted.
Former NUT President Mary Compton’s speech at a Stop the War rally in 2003 is included.
Janey Hulme
The People Speak – voices that changed Britain by Colin Firth and Anthony Arnove. Canongate Books. £17.99 h/b. ISBN 9780857864451.
Enduring bard
Whatever changes are made to English exams one thing is certain – the plays of William Shakespeare will continue to be taught and pupils will continue to ask why.
This book doesn’t pretend to offer solutions but will provide lesson plans for three of his most-taught plays, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo And Juliet. It has a clear layout, lots of ideas and access to online resources. If you’re looking for new ideas, look no further.
Lee Ryder
Resources For Teaching Shakespeare 11-16 by Fred Sedgwick. Continuum International Publishing. £29.99 p/b. ISBN 0826438598.
Help students take control
For students to succeed they need to be able to review and reflect on their learning.
This book will help you guide students as they learn to organise their learning. It encourages you to explore the concepts of motivation and incentive with pupils so they take responsibility for their futures and show initiative and flexibility.
The book offers interesting approaches to help students with difficulties in these areas, but any learner will benefit from the ideas reflected in these pages.
LR
Helping students take control of everyday executive functions: the attention fix by Paula Moraine. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. £15.99 p/b. ISBN 1849058849.
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