Alan Duff's writing is distinguished by its raw realism and incisive examination of societal issues. His distinctive narrative style, often employing juxtaposed interior monologues, first gained widespread acclaim with a novel that immediately struck a chord with readers. Duff's work consistently explores themes of identity, poverty, and social justice, unafraid to provoke and pose challenging questions. His prose is urgent, compelling, and profoundly shapes the reader's perception of the world.
Focusing on the roles of engaged citizens, this book explores the privileges and challenges they face in influencing America's future. It emphasizes opportunities for individuals to contribute positively to their communities and highlights the importance of collective action in restoring hope across the nation.
The fully revised edition of this 'classic' helps teachers give their learners the tools they need to express themselves through a range of stimulating drama contexts. This completely revised edition of the classic title Drama Techniques provides: *150 ideas for interesting and productive fluency practice *a large selection of drama-based techniques which focus learners' attention on communicative tasks or activities *techniques suitable for all levels *clear instructions for the teacher *advice on how to use the techniques in the classroom
'She always came the following day for a visit on this yearly remembering; in fact Polly Heke came several times a year and done for the last two, from when she herself hit the same age as Grace'd been when she, uh, when she like killed herself.' The searing power of Alan Duff's masterpiece Once Were Warriors rocked a nation and was acclaimed around the world. What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted? is the challenging, poetic sequel, taking up the story of the Heke family six years after Grace's suicide
Once Were Warriors is Alan Duff's harrowing vision of his country's indigenous people two hundred years after the English conquest. In prose that is both raw and compelling, it tells the story of Beth Heke, a Maori woman struggling to keep her family from falling apart, despite the squalor and violence of the housing projects in which they live. Conveying both the rich textures of Maori tradition and the wounds left by its absence, Once Were Warriors is a masterpiece of unblinking realism, irresistible energy, and great sorrow.
Selten ist Romanen vergönnt, was mit Alan Duffs Warriors geschah: Er löste eine Flut von Debatten in Neuseeland aus und veränderte das Selbstverständnis des Landes. Mit größter Intensität erzählt Duff, selbst Maori, vom Leben im Maori-Ghetto von Pine Block. Von Jake, dem arbeitslosen Hünen, der sich auf nichts verlassen kann als auf seine Muskeln und seinen linken Haken. Von Beth, die, selbstbewusst und stark im Nehmen, versucht, ihre zerfallende Familie durchzubringen und zusammenzuhalten. Von den fünf Kindern, die selbst in den Strudel geraten. Duffs Roman ist mit Zorn und Anteilnahme geschrieben. Er verschweigt nichts, bricht Tabus und begegnet doch all seinen Figuren mit dem Verständnis, das ihnen im Leben verwehrt ist.
Drama Techniques in Language Learning offers a large selection of techniques for use at all levels which focus learners' attention on communicative tasks or activities. These involve the whole personality of the learner and provide real reasons for expressing feelings and opinions. The techniques require no special training and can easily be introduced into normal course work. This greatly expanded highly successful edition provides: advice on using the techniques in the classroom; 150 ideas for interesting and productive fluency practice; clear instructions for the teacher; and detailed cross-referencing between exercises.
An exploration of the use of translation for language learning providing a wide variety of activities from different subject areas. It is designed for teachers and students from any language background involved in the study of English. An ELBS/LPBB edition is available.
This resource book offers teachers of the English language a variety of practical ideas for the use of literature in class. The text stresses the use of literature for language practice only