Study and Revise for AS/A-level: King Lear

Study and Revise for AS/A-level: King Lear

Study and Revise for AS/A-Level

Exam Board: AQA B, Edexcel, CCEA, WJEC, WJEC Eduqas Level: AS/Alevel Subject: English literature First teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2016 Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise King Lear throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide: – Increases students’ knowledge of King Lear as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners – Develops understanding of characterisation, themes, form, structure and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses – Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text – Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints, comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research – Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, sample student answers and examiner insights – Improves students’ extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay

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822.33

Martin Old – Hodder Education