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Drawing on events such as the sinking of the Titanic and the Zeppelin Disaster, this collection will engage pupils in dramatic accounts from different perspectives and help history come to life. A wide-ranging and fascinating collection that includes Simon Schama's recount of the Twin Towers disaster, taken from The Guardian newspaper. Writing genres: articles, editorials, diaries, reportage Text types: Information, Discursive, Recount
This collection investigates the nature of historical catastrophe by examining how different narrative forms and perspectives shape our understanding of major disasters. The author, Christopher J. Martin, curates a diverse array of primary and secondary accounts to demonstrate how reportage, personal diaries, and editorial commentary provide distinct lenses through which to view human tragedy. By analyzing events ranging from maritime sinkings to modern urban crises, the book provides a framework for students to evaluate the reliability and emotional impact of various historical records.
What You Will Find
The framing suggests a pedagogical focus intended for classroom use, emphasizing the development of critical literacy skills through the study of historical events. The inclusion of varied text types indicates a structured approach to teaching students how to synthesize information from multiple, often conflicting, perspectives.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
Publisher:
Collins Educational
ISBN-10:
0007154437
ISBN-13:
9780007154432
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