Gcse English Literature For Aqa Short Story Anthology Student Book

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English qualifications. Written for the 2015 AQA GCSE English Literature specification, this Student Book provides in-depth support for studying Telling Tales - the AQA Anthology of Modern Short Stories. With a dedicated unit for each short story, this resource builds students' skills and confidence in understanding and writing about these exciting short texts. An exam preparation section includes practice questions, example answers and a chart comparing themes and ideas. See also our Short Story Anthology print and digital pack, which comprises the print Student Book, the enhanced digital edition and a free Teacher's Resource.

The Guide has been written primarily for students of GCSE English Literature as specified by AQA in the post-2015 syllabus (8702). It addresses specifically the requirement to study one from a choice of set texts, which includes post-1914 prose fiction and that students should study the whole text. These requirements are assessed in Paper 2 (Modern Texts and Poetry), Section A: Modern Texts of the examination. The Guide covers all the short stories in the anthology Telling Tales. The Guide aims to address Assessment Objectives AO1, AO2, AO3 for the examination of this component, namely: AO1: Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: -maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response -use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations. NOTE: There is no requirement to compare texts. AO2: Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate. AO3: Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.

AQA GCSE English Literature: Poetry and Anthology resources provide a step-by-step approach to mastering the skills of reading and responding to poetry and short stories, including a section dedicated to the unseen element of the specification. The online resources include:

These resources provide a step-by-step approach to mastering the skills of reading and responding to poetry and short stories. With a real focus on flexibility and Controlled Assessment practice, teachers use the blended print and electronic resources to build the course they need to ensure all their students success at GCSE.

The second edition of this authoritative guide to the AQA GCSE English short story anthology: 'Sunlight on the Grass'. This book provides students and teachers with invaluable guidance on each of these short stories. Exploring themes, plot, characters, language and literary devices this book supplies unparalleled examination of the set stories. Model answers to real examination questions from 2011 and 2012 are also provided to give you a feel for the structure and content required for exam success.

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English qualifications. Approved for the AQA 2015 GCSE English Literature specification, this print Student Book is designed to help students develop whole text understanding and written response skills for their closed-book exam. The resource provides act-by-act coverage of Shakespeare's play as well as a synoptic overview of the text and its themes. Short, memorable quotations and striking images throughout the book aid learning, while in-depth exam preparation includes practice questions and sample responses. See also our Macbeth print and digital pack, which comprises the print Student Book, the enhanced digital edition and a free Teacher's Resource.