Racing Against Catastrophe: A webquest for English I teachers
Great Expectations Resources
"My father's family name being Pirrip, and my Christian name Philip, my infant tongue could make of both names nothing longer or more explicit than Pip. So, I called myself Pip, and came to be called Pip."
Review these sites to find informational resources to supplement your teaching Great Expectations. Think about which reading strategies might support your students' comprehension of the article.
| Among the many resources on the Victorian Web, note in particular the definitions of gentleman; class conflicts, and humor. | |
| Great
Expectations CyberGuide |
California teachers have created a number of these Cyberguides to commonly taught works of literature. You'll get many ideas and resources here. |
| The
Film: Great Inspiration |
Students are always interested in the film versions of movies. This site will generate some interesting conversations. |
| Reviews of 1998 film | Movie reviews are a good resource for looking at language. You'll not only find ideas on the novel, but ways to explore Informational and Arugmentative writing. |
| WebEnglish
Teacher |
The WebEnglish teacher page on Dickens has a section on Great Expectations that contains many resources. |