A/AS Level English Literature B for AQA Student Book with Digital Access (2 Years)

A/AS Level English Literature B for AQA Student Book with Digital Access (2 Years)

A/AS Level English Literature B for AQA Student Book with Digital Access (2 Years)

1st Edition
Carol Atherton, Andrew Green, Gary Snapper, Marcello Giovanelli
June 2015
Available
Print + Digital
9781107467965

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

$59.50
USD
Print + Digital

Overview

Created specifically for the AQA A/AS Level English Literature B specifications for first teaching from 2015, this Student Book and digital bundle incorporates differentiated support stretching the more able and supporting those who need it. Helping bridge the gap between GCSE and A Level, the unique three-part structure includes content to support students in addressing unseen poetry in an examination context, developing skills to compare texts within literary genres and enhancing independent learning. With digital content including video tutorials, this resource is fully available online and on tablet devices through the Cambridge Reader app.

Features

  • Available online and on tablet devices through the Cambridge Reader app.
  • The Digital edition is fully customisable and interactive, with text that can be annotated, rich and varied video content and auto-marked questions.
  • The Digital edition also features a ‘My Work’ folder, enabling students to submit work and teachers to assess effectively, as well as track progress.
  • Easy to navigate, differences between AS and A level content clearly explained.
  • Concise definitions of the key terms that students need to know are included and where possible accompanied with contextualised examples.
  • Includes a range of activities to engage the learner.
  • Regular self-assessment opportunities for students throughout each unit, helping students understand their areas of strength and improvement.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • BEGINNING:
  • 1. Key concepts for literary study
  • 2. Poetry
  • 3. Drama
  • 4. The novel
  • DEVELOPING:
  • 5. Tragedy
  • 5.1 Introduction to tragedy
  • 5.2 Development of tragedy
  • 5.3 Aspects of tragedy
  • 5.4 Voices and perspectives in tragedy
  • 5.5 Bringing it all together
  • 6. Comedy
  • 6.1 Introduction to comedy
  • 6.2 Development of comedy
  • 6.3 Aspects of comedy
  • 6.4 Voices and perspectives in comedy
  • 6.5 Bringing it all together
  • 7. Crime writing
  • 7.1 Introduction to crime writing
  • 7.2 Development of crime writing
  • 7.3 Elements of crime writing
  • 7.4 Narrative form and plot devices in crime writing
  • 7.5 Character types in crime writing
  • 7.6 Representation in crime writing
  • 7.7 Bringing it all together
  • 8. Political and social protest writing
  • 8.1 Introduction to political and social protest writing
  • 8.2 Development of political and social protest writing
  • 8.3 Elements of political writing
  • 8.4 Representation in political writing
  • 8.5 Bringing it all together
  • 9. Literary theory
  • 9.1 What is literary theory?
  • 9.2 Theoretical perspectives
  • 9.3 Value and the canon
  • 9.4 Narrative
  • 9.5 Feminism
  • 9.6 Marxism
  • 9.7 Eco-critical theory
  • 9.8 Post-colonial theory
  • 9.9 Approaching the non-exam assessment
  • 9.10 Bringing it all together
  • 10 Critical and creative responses to literature
  • 10.1 Introducing criticism and creativity
  • 10.2 Reading as a writer, writing as a reader
  • 10.3 Reading
  • 10.4 Writing
  • 11 Preparing for your exam
  • 11.1 Examined assessment and non-exam assessment
  • 11.2 Writing critical essays
  • 11.3 Writing creative responses to literary texts
  • 11.4 Bringing it all together
  • ENRICHING:
  • 12 Tragedy
  • 13 Comedy
  • 14 Crime writing
  • 15 Political and social protest writing
  • 16 Literary theory
  • 17 Critical and creative responses to literature
  • Index
  • Acknowledgements

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