A Tale of Two Cities (Masterpiece Series - Access Edition for Independent Reading)
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'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ….' So begins Charles Dickens's riveting tale of ill-fated love and heroic sacrifice, set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. In one of his most popular and powerful novels, Dickens paints an unforgettable portrait of London and Paris at the height of the Terror. Out of horrifying misery, struggle, and cruelty rises a new world order and renewed faith, not in the nobility of the aristocracy, but in the noble strength of the human spirit.
This complete study edition of A Tale of Two Cities includes information about the French Revolution, questions, writing ideas, and projects - everything students need to explore one of Dickens's most enduring works. Reading Level: High School (challenging)
The Masterpiece Series Access Editions offer:
- Related readings, as well as historical and background information, build cross-curricular connections - Friendly reading support ensures understanding and enjoyment - Thought-provoking questions and activities invite students to connect their lives to those of the characters - Guided Reading Questions guide students through the work by raising important issues in key passages - Footnotes explain obscure references, unusual usages and terms meant to enter students' passive vocabularies - Words for Everyday Use entries define and give pronunciations for difficult terms meant to enter students' active vocabularies
