Summary: Studying English Literature is a complete teaching and learning resource covering a wide range of themes in AS/A-Level English literature. This teacher pack is full of extensively researched, photocopiable material that can be used as the basis of delivering lessons, for student research and preparation, for follow-up homework, or as cover owrk in the case of teacher absence. Includes a free CD with the text of the pack.
Photocopiable resources to save the busy literature teacher hours of preparation time Provide an invaluable source of thoroughly researched material Create opportunties for a more student-centered learning approach Improve and enhance student knowledge and appreciation of set texts Provide a solution to specialist staff absence Updated for the new 2008 AS and A2 specifications.
Photocopiable resources to save the busy literature teacher hours of preparation time
Provide an invaluable source of thoroughly researched material
Create opportunties for a more student-centered learning approach
Improve and enhance student knowledge and appreciation of set texts
Provide a solution to specialist staff absence
Table of Contents: Theory and practice1 Why study English Literature?2 What makes a successful English Literature student?3 Study and classroom skills4 Bridging the gap from GCSE5 Annotating text6 Consulting critics7 Role of the reader8 Double vision9 Romantic versus Classical10 Humorous writingActivities1 Questionnaire2 Reading profile3 Quizzes4 Book review framework5 Course overview6 Looking at texts7 What is literature?8 Comedy and tragedy9 Myths and symbols10 Reading for bias11 Approaching drama12 Approaching poetry13 Approaching novels14 Approaching short stories15 Approaching Shakespeare16 Approaching unseen criticismAssessment focus1 Cultural and historical context2 Comparing texts3 Coursework process4 Passage-based essays5 Writing literature essays6 Improving style7 Improving accuracy8 Revision adviceResources1 History of English Literature2 Chronological survey of English Literature3 Critical theory4 Guide to unseen criticism5 Literary terms and concepts6 Further reading
About the Author(s): Marian Cox has been Head of English and A-level literature teacher in a variety of schools in the UK and overseas. She has written many teacher resource packs, student guides and literary articles, and is also an experienced literature examiner.
Reviews:
'This teacher resource pack is an excellent introduction to the post-16 study of English literature, which fosters academic rigour and enjoyment. It is a comprehensive and expert guide, written in student-friendly language, and filled with practical tips for examination success'
