Urms I taught it as a film text for pupils sitting National Five in fifth year so they were a year older than normal. This is important as the subject matter is problematic for younger pupils. I focused on film techniques to create character ie how the director created a Christ like character in Tim Robbins by the use of camera work, sound, colour etc. Thematic concerns. What the use of music meant, the significance of birds, the ending etc. Often the pupils who don't like reading and struggle with books, are very astute film watchers and learned much and taught me much from their study of Shawshank. Of course, they had to read short stories and poems too, and non fiction, but the film grabbed them. I'm not long back from brunch and a blether. And I've done an hour and a half of Spanish so a cuppa is required. Enjoy your afternoon kitcheners
So weird how that happens! Have you thought of starting your own book group. Grandmabatty? I’ve done it a couple of times and it’s pretty simple. Sewing on Girl Guide badges, aaargh!!
I am procrastinating and need to stop!
