These study guides for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale are designed for Pearson Edexcel A Level English Literature students. They enhance understanding of themes, improve analytical skills, and refine exam techniques. The resources support essay writing, critical interpretations, and comparative analyses, ensuring students excel in their studies.
Category: Dystopian Literature
The Giver
The Giver Lesson Bundle offers a comprehensive 4-week teaching resource for Lois Lowry's novel, enhancing students' understanding through detailed lessons, writing exemplars, thematic analysis, and a summative assessment. It includes engaging activities and printable resources, promoting participation and essential skills for middle, high school, and Key Stage 3 classrooms.
Never Let Me Go: Key Quotations by Theme
Settings “A car was a rarity. And the sight of one in the distance was sometimes enough to cause bedlam during a class” p34 “Miss Emily…we probably recognised that it was her presence, intimidating thought it was, that made us feel so safe at Hailsham.” P39 “Normal people outside” p69 “One of the boys asked [...]
Essay Writing: References and Bibliography
References When writing a longer essay for A-level which deals with multiple texts it is important to reference your quotations. This will help with the fluidity of your writing as you will not need to consistently re-introduce texts as you move between your sources and primary material. To do so in Microsoft Word, select the [...]
What makes good descriptive writing?
Sensory Description This is another great tool that will help you to establish sense of place and sensory description: here Imagery Imagery is a powerful tool in a writer's arsenal. Whether you decide to make explicit comparisons (through simile) or implicit comparisons (through metaphor), you can draw upon a range of connotation already held by [...]
Dystopian Creative Writing: The Night
Here is an wonderful exemplar of creative writing based on the conventions of Dystopia. This is a student piece written by Maryam Saad. Thank you for sharing your writing “Tell me.” The little girl whispered, curling up in her mother’s embrace. “About when the world was normal.” She sighed, looking down at her grimy face. [...]
Dystopian Creative Writing: The Room
Here is an excellent exemplar of creative writing based on the conventions of Dystopia. This is a student piece written by Mohamed Zakaria bin Mohamed Said. It is entitled, 'The Room'. Thank you for sharing your writing. The Room The small dull-grey clock read 8:30am. I rise from the simple white linen and I look [...]
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