Study and Revise for AS/A-level: Othello


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Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Othello throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide: - Increases students' knowledge of Othello as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners - Develops understanding of characterisation, themes, form, structure and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses - Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text - Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints, comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research - Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, sample student answers and examiner insights - Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay




Study and Revise for AS/A-level: King Lear


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Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise King Lear throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide: - Increases students' knowledge of King Lear as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners - Develops understanding of characterisation, themes, form, structure and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses - Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text - Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints, comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research - Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, sample student answers and examiner insights - Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay




Othello


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Study and Revise for AS/A-level: The Winter's Tale


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Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise The Winter's Tale throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide: - Increases students' knowledge of The Winter's Tale as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners - Develops understanding of characterisation, themes, form, structure and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses - Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text - Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints, comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research - Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, sample student answers and examiner insights - Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay




Study and Revise for AS/A-level: The Duchess of Malfi


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Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise The Duchess of Malfi throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide: - Increases students' knowledge of The Duchess of Malfi as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners - Develops understanding of characterisation, themes, form, structure and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses - Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text - Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints, comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research - Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, sample student answers and examiner insights - Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay




Othello


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Othello


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Othello


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This new and beautifully illustrated edition of Othello, from the trusted Gill Shakespeare Focus series, expertly assists students in understanding Shakespeare's great tragedy and thoroughly prepares them for the Leaving Certificate exam. Detailed scene-by-scene analysis: ◆ Introductory overview ◆ Summary and in-depth Critical Analysis ◆ Study of Shakespeare's Language ◆ Key Quotes plus commentary ◆ Exam-style questions and Sample Paragraphs with Examiner's Comments Essential study notes: ◆ Characters - analytical study ◆ Central Themes and Issues ◆ Dramatic Techniques (Irony, Soliloquies) ◆ Othello as a Comparative Text - modes defined, exemplar paragraphs with Examiner's Comments ◆ Exam Technique - giving guidance on how to achieve top marks with notes on purposeful use of key scenes, paragraphing succinctly and quoting effectively ◆ Full Sample Essays - marked and graded with invaluable Examiner's Comments ◆ Sample answer plans and paragraphs - enable students to scaffold successful answers ◆ Sample Leaving Certificate exam questions Most in-depth Comparative Study notes and tips Only edition to feature Examiner's Comments Each Gill Shakespeare Focus: Othello comes with a FREE eBook! See inside front cover for details. Gill Education eBooks are accessible both online and offline. Teacher's Resources Additional Teacher's Resources are available on GillExplore.ie: ◆ PowerPoints ◆ Quizzes ◆ Worksheets ◆ Weblinks Martin Kieran and Frances Rocks are experienced teachers and examiners who have written several Leaving Certificate English textbooks, including Language Lessons (HL) and the Gill Poetry Focus series. Martin has worked for many years at both Senior Advising and Chief Advising levels for Leaving Certificate (HL) English. Frances delivers in-service workshops for second-level teachers of English throughout the country.




Othello Guided GCSE Revision Notebook


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A guided GCSE English Literature revision notebook. Designed by an experienced English teacher with prompts on every page to lead students through the necessary revision note-writing and learning needed for success at GCSE level. It includes prompts on themes, characters and practice exam-style questions so that students can write effective essay plans. Perfect for those students who struggle to know where to start when revising or even how to revise.




A/AS Level English Literature B for AQA Student Book


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A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 A Level English qualifications. Endorsed for the AQA A/AS Level English Literature B specifications for first teaching from 2015, this print Student Book is suitable for all abilities, providing stretch opportunities for the more able and additional scaffolding for those who need it. Helping bridge the gap between GCSE and A Level, the unique three-part structure focuses on texts within a particular time period and supports students in interpreting texts and reflecting on how writers make meaning. An enhanced digital version and free Teacher's Resource are also available.