AQA English GCSE Specification A: Revising AQA A English

by PeterBuckroyd (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $4.20

  Written by a high profile senior examiner with decades of experience, the revision guide contains a wealth of essential information, on the content and skills required for the exams. Suitable for Foundation and Higher Tiers, it includes information about the exam format and advice on exam skills, tackling common errors or misunderstandings observed by the author over years of marking scripts. There is preparation for all questions, including media, non-fiction, poetry, writing skills (including grammar), and writing forms. Summary revision checklists for each area will help students to focus and plan their revision to best effect. An accessible, friendly style, short punchy sections and the wealth of experience of the author make this ideal for students revising and practising at home.

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.25

  Written by a high profile senior examiner with decades of experience, the revision guide contains a wealth of essential information, on the content and skills required for the exams. It includes an invaluable section on the exam format and exam skills, ideal for calming pre-exam nerves. There are summaries of prose texts and poetry, and grids covering essential themes and style features - especially useful for comparative work. Skills sections are given for prose and poetry, using examples from the AQA Anthology set texts. Practice questions and activities, and summary revision checklists, will help students to focus and plan their revision effectively An accessible, friendly style, and short, punchy sections as well as the wealth of experience of the author make this ideal for students revising and practising at home.