Welcome to the wonderful world of Rainbow - a collection of stories,
poems and plays specially compiled for lower secondary school students
to make the study of literature an enjoyable and meaningful experience.
Designed specifically to cater to the requirements of the new English
Literature syllabus for schools, this updated edition of Rainbow offers
the following innovatory features:
- A wealth of varied and imaginative material to enliven study and stimulate interest.
- Separate sections on poetry, prose and drama divided into individual study units, each focusing on an important literary technique or concept.
- A skills-based, developmental methodology which introduces key terms in a structured and progressive way.
- Simple explanations and clear illustrations with follow-up exercises to reinforce understanding.
- An interactive, exploratory approach to encourage involvement and enhance appreciation.
- A variety of enjoyable and challenging activities to foster a creative, personal response.
- A glossary of important terms.
- New chapters with a special focus on Singapore featuring work by well-known local writers.
Every rainbow promises a pot of gold. This one is no exception. Take a
magical rainbow ride to discover a golden treasure-house of literature
which will expand your horizons and enrich your life.
Dr. Robert Wilks holds a B.A. in English Literature from Sussex
University, a Masters degree from Crewe and Alsager College, and a PhD
in Education from Curtin University. He has been teaching in Singapore
for over 25 years and is currently the Subject Head of General Paper at
Hwa Chong Institution.
He has written over 15 books for Singapore secondary schools on a range
of subjects including several successful texts for 'O' level English
language and numerous study guides for 'O' level Literature. He is the
editor/compiler of the highly popular Total Study Shakespeare
series and has also published three General Paper text books as well as
an advanced vocabulary workbook for Singapore junior colleges.
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