 Version 3, done and dusted! It changes point of view in same chapter so you read about the same date from different point of views. It was a struggle to read - not because I ready knew the plot; if anything, knowing it already helped me get through it. The beginning was very slow which is what put me off.
Two things I'm glad of: 1. I didn't give it to my Year 9s to use for their genre study, and 2. I read the kids and graphic novel versions first.
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 I would almost consider this a step up from the graphic novel, considering it is definitely text-heavy more than the graphic novel is but it is still easily accessible for kids. I'm not using this one for English this year but it's still a great help for me to wrap my head around the intricacies of Dracula. Now, to read the third (and final!) version!
 Dracula novel number 1 and the one that I'm focussing on with my 9 English class. I've never read Dracula until now, but it was a good read. The pictures brought it all to life, and I can't wait to teach it next term!
On to reading the next version I have!  This is my chosen Year 10 novel this year for English and another to add to what I have read this year. Putting my teacher hat on for a minute, I love this novel as it is a great cross-curricular unit incorporating the Year 10 History World War 2 unit. Currently, I am moving my annotations (on the sticky notes) to a printed copy of the novel for the ease of reading aloud to the class so my copy won't look like this for long! Regardless of if you are an English or History teacher, this is definitely a book I would recommend! |
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