Study and Revise for GCSE: The War of the Worlds

Download or read book Study and Revise for GCSE: The War of the Worlds written by Peter Morrisson and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2016-11-14 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exam Board: OCR, WJEC Eduqas 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 The War of the Worlds throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide: - Increases students' knowledge of The War of the Worlds 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