Study and Revise for GCSE: Great Expectations
Author | : Peter Morrisson |
Publisher | : Hodder Education |
Total Pages | : 151 |
Release | : 2016-03-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781471854378 |
ISBN-13 | : 147185437X |
Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Download or read book Study and Revise for GCSE: Great Expectations written by Peter Morrisson and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2016-03-28 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exam Board: AQA, OCR, Edexcel Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: English Literature First teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2017 Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Great Expectations throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide: - Increases students' knowledge of Great Expectations as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners - Develops understanding of plot, characterisation, themes and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their exam responses - Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text - Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, annotated sample student answers and tips for reaching the next grade - Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay - Provides opportunities for students to review their learning and identify their revision needs with knowledge-based questions at the end of each chapter