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.
Tag: Wider Reading
Reading Recommendations: Ultimate Macbeth Study Book List
Whether you're preparing for your GCSE or A-Level English Literature exams, having the right study guides, critical analysis, and exam practice books can make all the difference. This curated reading list covers everything from easy-to-understand summaries to in-depth scholarly interpretations. Get ready to master key quotes, themes, characters, and Shakespearean context with these top resources—perfect [...]
Why Reading Matters: More Than Just Words on a Page
Reading is a transformative act that promotes personal growth, critical thinking, and empathy. It enhances academic performance and mental well-being by reducing stress. Additionally, it fosters lifelong learning and curiosity. Ultimately, engaging with books enriches our understanding of ourselves and the world, making reading an invaluable habit.
A-Level English Language: Individual Variation Accent & Dialect Wider Reading
Texts you may be interested in to explore further the concepts we are covering in class. Useful for stretching and challenging your understanding to a deeper level. Beal, J. C. (2010). An Introduction to Regional Englishes: Dialect Variation in England. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Hughes, A., Trudgill, P. & Watt, D. (2012). English Accents and Dialects: An [...]
A-level English Language Podcasts
A compendium of useful podcasts to stretch your understanding, explore new aspects of A-level Language beyond our curriculum, revise some of our key concepts and to see them in use. The World in Words Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them hosted by Patrick Cox. Lingthusiasm A podcast [...]
Reading Recommendations: If you liked Romeo & Juliet, try reading…
A selection of YA fiction and more challenging reads for those who enjoyed the timeless themes and plot within Shakespeare's play Romeo & Juliet! Love Romeo and Juliet but wish for a fresh twist? Whether you adore the star-crossed romance, the family feuds, or the high-stakes drama, there’s a YA novel out there for you. [...]
Frankenstein: Homework Study Schedule
The majority of reading materials will be contained in your critical pack; videos and podcasts available through your A-level playlist. Tick when completed and make sure you manage your workload – do not leave it all until the last minute. Whole A-level Playlist Week 1: Read the background of the text in your critical [...]
Romantic Poetry: Homework Schedule
Romanticism: Our home study schedule Week 1: Read ‘Pastoral Poetics’ for William Blake. Highlight and make notes ready for discussion. Read the introduction of The Cambridge Introduction to British Romantic Poetry p1-16 Week 2: Read ‘A few lines written about Tintern Abbey’ ahead of analysis Read and annotate Growth of the Classical in Wordsworth’s Poetry [...]
How are themes of colonialism, freedom and tyranny presented in the opening chapters of ‘Purple Hibiscus’?
Chimamanda Adichie's Purple Hibiscus explores the themes of violence and oppression in Nigeria under the regimes of Generals Babangida and Abacha. Through Kambili's coming-of-age, the novel reveals the clash between familial silence and the political turmoil, reflecting the broader context of Nigeria's post-colonial struggles and repressive history.
World Book Day Assembly
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