Focusing on the core assessment objectives for GCSE English Literature 9-1, The Quotation Bank takes each poem from the AQA Power and Conflict cluster and provides detailed material covering interpretations, literary techniques and detailed analysis. Also included is a sample answer, detailed essay plans, revision activities and a comprehensive glossary of relevant literary terminology, all in a clear and practical format to enable effective revision and ultimate exam confidence.
New Writing Scotland: Some Sort of Embrace No. 15, 1997
Now even young readers can enjoy Shakespeare's stories in a bold new retelling that captures the drama and adventure of the original plays.
Toitoi (Toitoi: A Journal for Young Writers and Artists, #18)
James Hogg's Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner (Scotnotes Study Guides)
by Elaine Petrie
James Hogg's most famous novel is an unforgettable tale of mystery, murder, religious fanaticism, folklore, horror, and fantasy. Strikingly modern in style and tone, the intricate structure and eerie atmosphere of The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner makes it a favourite text for classroom study. Elaine Petrie's Scotnote carefully exposes and explains the numerous layers of this classic novel, and is ideal for senior school pupils and students.
Dramatic Shorts 2 - An Anthology of Plays Is this title part of a series? (Dramatic Shorts, #2)
by Susan Battye
Silly, fantastical, romantic, thought-provoking... This stunning collection includes 101 classic poems that every child should read! Find Tennyson, Keats, Shelley, Wordsworth, Edward Lear, Emily Dickinson, Shakespeare and many more. The poems are organised by theme, and lively introductions provide information on the poets and their craft. Includes an index and glossary of poetic form. This collection is beautifully packaged...
Immigration Stories from Upstate New York High Schools (Green Card Youth Voices)
Whether you’re looking for a reliable way to get back on track, a super-speedy refresher, or if this is your first time studying Charles Dicken's classic ghost story, York Notes for GCSE AQA Rapid Revision Guide: A Christmas Carol is brimming with everything you need to supercharge your success and race ahead to great results in all your assessments and exams. This Rapid Revision Guide is a fast and effective way to refresh your knowledge. Cleverly structured and very easy to use, this handy, po...
The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
by John and Mary Gribbin
The amazing true science behind the fiction of His Dark Materials, ideal for fans of the original trilogy and The Book of Dust, with an introduction by Philip Pullman.Award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal how the world of Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy (Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) is rooted in astonishing scientific truth. Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, they answer fascinating questions such as: c...
At Last, Jedi (Jedi Academy, #9)
by Amy Ignatow and Jarrett Krosoczka
Christina Starspeeder graduates in this 9th volume in the New York Times bestselling series Star Wars: Jedi Academy! The epic conclusion to the Starspeeder saga in this 9th volume of Jedi Academy by Jarrett Krosoczka and Amy Ignatow! As told through a mix of comics, doodles, and journal entries, Christina Starspeeder takes us on a new adventure at the advanced Jedi Academy campus! There are unfamiliar faces and old ones too, but one thing remains t...
Feel confident, ready and fully prepared for the 2021 assessments and 2022 exams. Feel confident, prepared and totally ready for any test, exam or assessment.Beat your nerves by getting familiar with test and assessment-style questions.Seven sample tests for you to work through so you can eliminate your worries and feel ready to impress.Maximise your full potential and aim for the best possible assessment grade by comparing your work against the sample answers provided. York Notes are the...
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Annotation Edition (Scholastic GCSE 9-1)
by Robert Louis Stevenson
This annotation edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's account of man's capacity for evil is as powerful today as it was on first publication in 1886. Scholastic Annotation Editions come with extra-wide margins and double-spaced lines, they are perfect for your annotations. "This version of the text [Annotation Edition Texts: A Christmas Carol: Annotation Edition] is vastly superior to a simple copy of the book, double spacing and wide margins...
Exciting comic-style versions of the play, useful notes on the characters, themes and imagery, and clear plot summaries bring the literature to life for learners. Sample tests with memos build learners confidence. Exam-style contextual and essay questions and answers help learners practise for exams and assess their understanding.
GCSE English: AQA Power & Conflict Poetry Anthology - Revision Question Cards
by CGP Books
If you want to make sure you really know the AQA Power & Conflict Anthology, you need to test yourself and that’s where these CGP Revision Question Cards come in! Every poem in the Grade 9-1 GCSE English Literature Anthology has specific cards dedicated to it so that you can get to grips with the key points. There are also cards focussing on the key themes and poetic techniques. Each card starts off with quick questions to warm you up, followed by harder questions that require more thought, plus...
Revision-in-Action - Love and Relationships encourages students to test out and explore how the knowledge they have developed in lessons interacts with their own ideas. By the time they have worked their way through a booklet, they will be much more confident about how to put to good use everything they know about the poems in an exam situation. The booklet enables students to do the following: Identify poems they need to work on further Form links between different poems Focus on language, str...
This amazing collection of wonderful stories, written by the hilarious Terry Jones and illustrated by Michael Foreman, will have both children and parents rolling with laughter. Sail to the moon with a brave and beautiful princess. Swim around the world with a talking fish. Meet a boy who has a dinosaur in his shed.
ClearRevise AQA GCSE English Literature: Russell, Blood Brothers
by PG Online
Illustrated revision and practice. Over 150 marks worth of examination style questions. Answers provided for all questions within the book. Absolute clarity is the aim with a new generation of revision guide. This guide has been expertly compiled and edited by subject specialists, highly experienced examiners and a good dollop of scientific research into what makes revision most effective. Past examinations questions are essential to good preparation, improving understanding and confidence. Th...
Oxford School Shakespeare: GCSE: GCSE Romeo & Juliet Revision Workbook (Oxford School Shakespeare)
by Helen Backhouse
The Oxford School Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet GCSE Revision Workbook provides an accessible and active way for students to revise Romeo and Juliet, targeting the key skills and information that students need to master to ensure exam success. The workbook is structured by character and theme and includes a combination of knowledge recap, activities and exam practice, ensuring that students have all the information they need to revise effectively and efficiently. Each unit is carefully structured...
Providing engaging and diverse 19th, 20th and 21st century non-fiction and literary non-fiction texts, clustered around a range of themes, this Rollercoaster collection is ideal for use with all KS3 and KS4 students to help prepare them for the GCSE English Language and Literature requirements.