Experiencing English Literature: Shaping Authentic Student Response in Thinking and Writing - Paperback

by Andrew Atherton (Author)

What does it mean to experience a work of literature? What role does response play in the creation of literary meaning? And what really matters - in the teaching of English Literature? In this book, Andrew Atherton offers a powerful and timely account of the vital role that student response plays in the English Literature classroom.

Author Biography

Andrew Atherton is an English teacher and Director of Learning and Research at a secondary school in Berkshire. He is the author of the highly acclaimed blog 'codexterous', dedicated to sharing practical strategies and ideas for teaching English.