Set in Delft and focusing on the household of the Dutch painter Vermeer, this novel explores the world of the painter and his family as seen through the eyes of a serving girl, Griet.
ID:
SN21
Type:
resource
Language:
English
Subject:
English Novel
Suitable for level(s):
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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.
Characters
The text relies on characters to develop its plot and story line. Carefully composed questions lead students to understand the developing and complex motivations of key characters.
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The Girl with a Pearl Earring - A close focus (37 KB PDF)
The Girl with a Pearl Earring - Characters (44 KB PDF)
The Girl with a Pearl Earring - Issues (44 KB PDF)
