Study and Revise for AS/A-level: The Handmaid's Tale
Author | : Nicola Onyett |
Publisher | : Hodder Education |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2016-03-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781471854118 |
ISBN-13 | : 1471854116 |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Download or read book Study and Revise for AS/A-level: The Handmaid's Tale written by Nicola Onyett and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2016-03-14 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 The Handmaid's Tale throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide: - Increases students' knowledge of The Handmaid's Tale 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