DID YOU KNOW THAT ‘ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND’ IS RATED ONE OF THE TOP NOVELS?
According to an article in The Guardian, the story is ranked 18 in a list of the 100 best novels. While the novel was first published in 1865, it has never been out of print and has been translated into about 100 languages.
We would like to celebrate the 150th year of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ and encourage you to take another trip with Alice for the memorable escapades and unforgettable characters you may meet.
We have all taught and had fun in the classroom with Carroll’s poem, ‘Jabberwocky’ which comes from the sequel, ‘Through The Looking Glass’ . It might be ‘nonsense’ but it conjures up fantastic images, encourages creative thought and is ideal for teaching internal rhyme.
Do you remember?
’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
“Beware the Jabberwock, my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
The frumious Bandersnatch!”
Bring fun to the classroom and celebrate Lewis Carroll’s genius:
You can download a fabulous worksheet from our website that refers to Lewis Carroll’s various characters. Once your learners have completed the worksheet you can celebrate his extraordinary talent by having a Mad Hatter’s Tea party!
High School teachers:
You will find more excellent worksheets and fun activities like this in our Ratpack which is published quarterly.
Primary School teachers:
You will find similarly inspiring worksheets in our Mac-7 series. The series aims to highlight aspects of the CAPS and provide ready-to-use resources that cover these aspects in a creative and interesting way. The resources for Grade 7 English provide excellent value for money and are photocopiable for learners at your school.