The Railway Children Teaching Resource Pack · PDF fileThe Railway Children Teaching Resource Pack Contents . 3 E Nesbit – A Brief Biography . 4 Plot Summary Book and Film . 5 Historical

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The Railway Children Teaching Resource Pack

Contents

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E Nesbit – A Brief Biography

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Plot Summary

Book and Film

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Historical Context Edwardian Period 1901 – 1910

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The Dreyfus Affair

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Themes

The Railway Children Themes

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Questions for Discussion

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Our Adaptation

Paul’s thoughts on this production:

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More Information on the Production

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Rehearsal Photographs

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Drama Tasks Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

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Task 4

Task 5

Task 6

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Task 7

Task 8

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Resource 1 John and the Railway Children first meet.

Perks: Good. And I’m Perks. Now, how long will you be staying at Three Chimneys?

Roberta: We don’t know.

Phyllis: Until Father comes home.

Perks: Oh ay? And where is your father?

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from The Railway Children by E Nesbit. Adapted for the stage by Dave

Simpson.

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Resource 2 Mr Szczepansky’s first appearance.

John: Why, he’s done nowt wrong.

Woman: He’s a madman if you ask me.

As the crowd presses forward Mr Szczepansky cowers.

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Resource 3 The children act in a way which is not welcomed by adults

Example a) The hamper for mother

Example b) The presents for Perks

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Resource 4Designer’s Notes

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