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.
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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...
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...
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.
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...
A thrilling visual companion curated for young adults voraciously reading their way through Stephen King’s colossal corpus of creepy books. For many young readers, when the last page of Goosebumps is turned, the first chapter of Pet Sematary begins, and a world of terror crafted by Stephen King is revealed. His novels are as fascinating as his life, and in this ultimate illustrated guidebook, young readers explore the cultural phenomenon and legacy of the King of Horror. From scare-seeking c...
A celebration of human rights. eBook available. To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Walker Books and Amnesty International have joined together to create a short-story collection for young adults, celebrating what it means to be free. Hosting a variety of talented children’s authors from all around the globe, the anthology embraces such themes as asylum, law, education and faith in a way that will both inspire and entertain.
Philip Allan Literature Guides (for GCSE) Teacher Resource Pack: Lord of the Flies
by Martin Walker and Robert Francis
The Lord of the Flies Philip Allan Literature Guide Teacher Resource Pack provides teachers with all the support they need to teach Lord of the Flies in the context of the new GCSE English Literature specifications. This classroom-based resource is for use throughout the GCSE course to help consolidate students' knowledge, learning and appreciation of the text and will leave students better prepared for their exams.Covering all aspects of the novel, a whole range of higher- and lower-tier intera...
Philip Allan Literature Guide (for GCSE): The Woman in Black
by Margaret Mulheran
For study or revision, these guides are the perfect accompaniment to the set text, providing invaluable background and exam advice. Philip Allan Literature Guides (for GCSE) offer succinct and accessible coverage of all key aspects of the set text and are designed to challenge and develop your knowledge, encouraging you to reach your full potential. Each full colour guide: - Gives you the confidence that you know your set text inside out, with insightful coverage for you to develop your under...
Philip Allan Literature Guides (for GCSE) Teacher Resource Pack: The Woman in Black
by Margaret Mulheran
The The Woman in Black Philip Allan Literature Guide Teacher Resource Pack provides teachers with all the support they need to teach The Woman in Black in the context of the new GCSE English Literature specifications. This classroom-based resource is for use throughout the GCSE course to help consolidate students' knowledge, learning and appreciation of the text and will leave students better prepared for their exams.Covering all aspects of the novel, a whole range of higher- and lower-tier inte...
Philip Allan Literature Guides (for GCSE) Teacher Resource Pack: Pride and Prejudice
by Shelagh Hubbard
The Pride and Prejudice Philip Allan Literature Guide Teacher Resource Pack provides teachers with all the support they need to teach Pride and Prejudice in the context of the new GCSE English Literature specifications. This classroom-based resource is for use throughout the GCSE course to help consolidate students' knowledge, learning and appreciation of the text and will leave students better prepared for their exams.Covering all aspects of the novel, a whole range of higher- and lower-tier in...