| Ballard's novel is set in Shanghai during the occupation by Japan during the second world war and centres on the chains of events seen through the eyes of the young boy Jim who is separated from his parents. |
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SN17 |
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English |
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English Novel |
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A Close Focus
A series of questions focus systematically on the text, usually chapter by chapter or scene by scene. The aim is to have the student come into a close examination of what is being said and how it is said.
Issues
By focusing on a number of issues and asking penetrating questions the student is lead to a deeper understanding of the concerns of the text.
Key scenes
Each text has a number of significant scenes which if closely explored reveal important information about plot, character and their development.
Vocabulary tasks
A focus on the vocabulary useful for discussing the text. |
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- Empire of the Sun - A close focus (64 KB PDF)
- Empire of the Sun - Issues (38 KB PDF)
- Empire of the Sun - Key Scenes (48 KB PDF)
- Empire of the Sun - Vocabulary Tasks (27 KB PDF)
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