This ActiveTeach CD-ROM supports the novel Monster Island by Justin Richards and includes:

• a copy of the novel on-screen, perfect for whole-class teaching.

• a bank of activities, all based on strategies known to be most effective in motivating reluctant boys, including:

 - team-scoring comprehension quizzes to test understanding and motivate students to focus

 - short videos to set activities in context

 - illustrations of key scenes to help students visualise the action

 - drama and other kinesthetic activities to keep boys active and involved

 - gruesome scenarios for writing activities that boys will love

 - assessment tasks to measure progress.