Oxford Playscripts: Troy

A fresh contemporary re-telling of the story of the Trojan War

"Troy 24", Olympus Broadcasting's most popular TV show, runs news bulletins covering the Trojan War. Everyone knows that the outcome of the fight between Achilles and Hector determines the eventual outcome of the war.An engaging classroom playscript. The Greek champion Achilles is returning to the Trojan War. Intent on revenge for the killing of his friend Patroclus, he is determined to fight Hector to the death. The outcome of the war rests on this one fight and Troy 24, Olympus Broadcasting's most popular news channel, plans to get the world exclusive. New, innovative activities specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to fulfil the Framework objectives. Activities include work on Speaking and Listening, close text analysis, and the structure of playscripts, and act as a springboard for personal writing.