GCSE English Lit for CCEA

Summary:
Tailored specifically for the needs of the current CCEA GCSE English Literature specification, this book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the examination. The book outlines the Assessment Objectives and their role, offering the student a clear view of the key elements upon which they ought to focus. There is coverage of effective essay writing techniques and exam tips. The last section deals with specific areas of drama, prose and the poetry anthologies and looks at techniques to unpack the questions. Examples from past papers are included with commentaries on strengths and weaknesses of the model answers. This dual approach of presenting classroom activities and exam revision techniques makes this an essential tool for students preparing or the English Literature GCSE for CCEA.

• Written by an experienced team who will be instantly recognised for their previous work and who are currently teaching this specification
• The only book covering this specification

Table of Contents:
Assessment Objectives and their role
Effective essay writing
Section A Drama
Section B Prose
Section C The Poetry Anthologies

About the Author(s):
John Andrews is Head of English at Ballycastle High School and Chair of Examiners for CCEA GCSE English and Journalism.
Pauline Wylie is Head of English at Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College and current Chief Examiner for CCEA GCSE English.
Len Quigg is Principal of Coleraine Academical Institution and ex-Assistant Chief Examiner for CCEA GCSE English.
Ginnie Aitken is Chief Examiner CCEA GCSE English Literature and will work with the team in a consultative role.

Readership:
GCSE students of English literature