Study and Revise for GCSE: Great Expectations

Study and Revise for GCSE: Great Expectations

Study and Revise for GCSE

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

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Peter Morrisson – Hodder Education