Global Literature cards

The relationship between literature and learning a language has often been close. In the past, the main reason for learning a language was to be able to access great works of literature in that language (indeed, the expression read was used to talk about studying a language; one read French, or read Latin at university). The rise of a communicative approach to language learning and its emphasis on functional language to meet the learners communicative needs, combined with the rise and recognition of English as an international language, has meant that literature has taken somewhat of a back seat. This is a shame, as literature can be very motivating in language learning as well as a springboard to language and skills work, especially speaking. The authors of Global firmly believe that literature has a role in the language-learning syllabus. This is why we have included many literary extracts in the course, both classic and modern, and featuring a range of authors from the English-speaking world. We also believe that literature, especially classic literature, can act as a catalyst for work on critical thinking skills. A piece of classic literature remains classic because it resonates with people through time and can be relevant in the present day. And you dont need a long extract to do this! The following nine cards each contain a very short quote from a classic English work of literature. Information about the author is included, as well as a short series of discussion questions. All extracts are suitable for intermediate level and above. We also suggest activity ideas and areas for language work that could arise from these extracts. We hope you enjoy them!

 Choose one extract and write it (or project it) onto the board. Do the questions in open class.

How to use the literature cards

Choose one extract and use it as an example to teach a language point. A list of language points can be found below. Follow up with other exercises on this language point, then use the discussion questions. questions as a writing assignment.

Choose one extract and dictate it; then Put the students into small groups and give each group a card. They read the extract and discuss the questions. Extract
The Hobbit The Picture of Dorian Grey Pride and Prejudice A Tale of Two Cities As you like it The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Frankenstein Jane Eyre Little Women

have students discuss the questions in pairs. Use the extract and question or After using the extracts, encourage students to read one of the books. Possible language point
State verbs (mean, feel, want ...) Adjectives (old, horrid, dreadful); conditionals Word formation (fortune, universally, possession ...) Opposites (hope, despair, light, darkness ...) Drama vocabulary and metaphor (stage, players, exits ...) Vague language (thing, a body ...) Present perfect (What have I done?) Plant vocabulary and metaphor (soil, fertilised ...) Present tense in future time clauses (when we go), abstract nouns and zero article (love, not the love)

For digital versions of these cards that you can project onto an interactive whiteboard or use in an online course, please visit the resources section of the Global website:

http://www.macmillanenglish.com/global