The unseen extract was extremely difficult to analyse and the tennyson questions were hard to write balanced arguments for. Gcse english literature for aqa poetry student book sample. Autumn 2 shakespeare a study of one shakespeare play. Jan 28, 20 english literature is generally seen as beginning with the epic poem beowulf, that dates from between the 8th to the 11th centuries, the most famous work in old english, which has achieved national epic status in england, despite being set in scandinavia. It contains some of tennysons most accomplished lyrical work, and is an unusually sustained exercise in lyric verse.
It can also be used as a springboard for original writing a modest proposal is an excellent alternative for the more able students to the rather wellworn though useful pre1914 prose path of dr jekyll and mr hyde, great expectations. Recommended reading books for gcse the school reading list. Read download edexcel gcse poetry anthology student book pdf. Nonexam assessment theory and independence this resource provides guidance on the nonexam assessment nea requirements for alevel english literature b, and should be read in conjunction with the nea requirements set out in the specification. Aas level english language and literature for aqa student. The engaging and attention grabbing english literature charts are guaranteed to improve understanding and help brighten school hallways and classrooms. Aas level english literature a for aqa student book a. There are thousands of videos based on english exams just make sure you are watching the right exam board and specification. In memoriam 1849 the steps of time the shocks of chance the blows of death. The gcse literature course will have provided a sound foundation for the advanced study of literature in key stage five, when english is no longer a compulsory subject. A strong focus on literacy underpins the teaching of literature, from chaucer and shakespeare, through time to contemporary writers such as ian mcewan, grace nicholls and susan hill. Swinburne and the embedded song poem, yearbook of english studies special issue on the arts in victorian literature, ed.
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