GCSE English Literature for AQA A Christmas Carol Student Book with Digital Access (2 Years)

GCSE English Literature for AQA A Christmas Carol Student Book with Digital Access (2 Years)

GCSE English Literature for AQA A Christmas Carol Student Book with Digital Access (2 Years)

1st Edition
Imelda Pilgrim, Peter Thomas
October 2015
Available in limited markets only
Print + Digital
9781316504666

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English qualifications.

£17.50
(+VAT) GBP
Print + Digital

Overview

Written for the AQA GCSE English Literature specification for first teaching from 2015, this Student Book and digital bundle provide in-depth support for studying A Christmas Carol. Exploring Dickens’s novel chapter-by-chapter and as a whole text, this resource builds students’ skills and confidence in understanding and writing about this 19th-century classic. Designed for classroom and independent use, rich digital content includes bespoke video. Fully accessible online and on tablet devices downloaded through the Cambridge Reader app.

Features

  • Written specifically for the 2015 AQA GCSE English Literature specification, covering the modern British drama aspect of the specification.
  • Class, group and individual activities will support students in building the skills they need to write personal, creative and critical responses to texts.
  • A progressive learning sequence incorporates differentiated support, providing opportunities to stretch the more able and support those who need it.
  • Draws and builds on prior learning through Assessment for Learning activities, allowing students to develop confidence and skills in reporting and responding to literature.
  • Provides exam preparation through practice tasks, advice for students and annotated sample answers to demonstrate a range of achievement.
  • The Digital editions are fully customisable and interactive, with extensive annotation and bookmarking tools making texts more accessible for students.
  • ‘Assess to Progress’ on Digital edition provides expert marking support, progress tracking and reporting to save teachers time.
  • The Digital edition include rich digital content created by English teachers with students’ needs in mind.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Introducing A Christmas Carol
  • Part 1. Exploring the novel: Unit 1. Stave One: Marley's Ghost
  • Unit 2. Stave Two: The First of the Three Spirits
  • Unit 3. Stave Three: The Second of the Three Spirits
  • Unit 4. Stave Four: The Last of the Spirits
  • Unit 5. Stave Five: The End of It
  • Part 2. The novel as a whole: Unit 6. Plot and structure
  • Unit 7. Context and setting
  • Unit 8. Character and characterisation
  • Unit 9. Themes and ideas
  • Unit 10. Language
  • Preparing for your exam
  • Glossary
  • Acknowledgements

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