The Cruel War


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One of a series of readers for African students which aims to help them to develop an awareness and a love of language, and consists of stories from all over Africa. In this story two young people in love try to escape the brutalities of civil war in Liberia.




"Deliver Us from This Cruel War"


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Joseph J. Hoyle enlisted in the Confederate Army in May 1862 as a private. By the time of his death in September 1864, he was serving as a lieutenant in the 55th Regiment North Carolina Troops. The personal letters of this soldier, supplemented by the editor's overview of the events and actions of the regiment, offer a view of the common soldier as well as battlefield and camp culture. The letters also reveal, among other things, how this former schoolteacher urged his fellow soldiers forward at Gettysburg despite a sense that the cause was lost.




Dramatic Works


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Using Children's Readers in the Classroom


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Intended for use with the JAWS series or any other readers, this book provides many activities showing ways in which supplementary readers can be used, from predicting what will happen next and role-plays, to writing a book review and designing a book cover. A cross-curricular approach to teaching is encouraged, encompassing subjects such as environment/conservation, art, current events, and maths and technology. The book is aimed at both new and experienced teachers.