Student Guide: Briar Rose This extensive upper-secondary student guide was developed by Pauline Byrne, M.A.Dip. Ed. and contains analysis and activities. Topics: Context/ Narrative structure/Intertextuality/Language use/Symbolism/Allegory/ Characterisation

Review: Briar Rose - YouTube Video

Literary Analysis of Briar Rose by Jane Yolen This English teacher assignment provides students with steps for analyzing Briar Rose. Concludes with an essay assignment.

A Book Review and a Discussion with Jane Yolen, Author

10 Discussion Questions - Briar Rose

Classroom technology tutorials & projects that foster student creativity & empowerment.

Interview with the Internet Writing Journal, June 2002.

Interview with Downhomebooks.com

Jane Yolen Video Clip Short free clip of Yolen is part of longer video interview you can buy. Plays on QuickTIme

Seven Discussion Questions

Jane Yolen's Official Page Offers a short personal biography and FAQs for kids. Few teaching materials on Briar Rose, but plenty on Devil's Arithmetic.

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