Study and Revise: The History Boys for GCSE (Study & Revise for Gcse)

by Dave Stockwin (Author), Sue Bennett (Author)

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  Illustrated
  2016

  $3.50

  Exam Board: AQA, WJEC, 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 History Boys throughout the course.

  This Study and Revise guide:

  - Increases students' knowledge of The History Boys 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