
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time GCSE Student Guide
Jacqueline Bolton(Author)
Methuen Drama (Publisher)
Published on 7. April 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-1-4742-4059-8 (ISBN)
Description
Written specifically for GCSE students by academics in the field, the Methuen Drama GCSE Guides conveniently gather indispensable resources and tips for successful understanding and writing all in one place, preparing students to approach their exams with confidence.
Key features include a critical commentary of the play with extensive, clearly labelled analyses on themes, characters and context. They take studying drama even further with sections on dramatic technique, critical reception, related works, fascinating behind-the-scenes interviews with playwrights, directors or actors, and a helpful glossary of dramatic terms.
In Simon Stephens's multi-award-winning stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on Mark Haddon's novel, Christopher's investigation into the death of the neighbour's dog tears his world apart and confronts him with the struggle to survive when everything feels foreign.
Carefully following the requirements of GCSE English Literature assessment objectives, these studies include expert advice on how to write about modern drama. With featured activities for group study and independent work, they are versatile and valuable to students and teachers alike.
Key features include a critical commentary of the play with extensive, clearly labelled analyses on themes, characters and context. They take studying drama even further with sections on dramatic technique, critical reception, related works, fascinating behind-the-scenes interviews with playwrights, directors or actors, and a helpful glossary of dramatic terms.
In Simon Stephens's multi-award-winning stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on Mark Haddon's novel, Christopher's investigation into the death of the neighbour's dog tears his world apart and confronts him with the struggle to survive when everything feels foreign.
Carefully following the requirements of GCSE English Literature assessment objectives, these studies include expert advice on how to write about modern drama. With featured activities for group study and independent work, they are versatile and valuable to students and teachers alike.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
137 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4742-4059-8 (9781474240598)
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Jacqueline Bolton
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time GCSE Student Guide
E-Book
04/2016
1st Edition
Methuen Drama
€12.99
Available for download

Jacqueline Bolton
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time GCSE Student Guide
E-Book
04/2016
1st Edition
Methuen Drama
€12.99
Available for download
Person
Jacqueline Bolton is Lecturer in Drama and Theatre at the University of Lincoln, UK. Her research interests include dramaturgy, new writing and British fringe theatre of the 1970s and 1980s. She is also the editor of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time GCSE Student Edition.