Format:Paperback / softback 112 pages Publisher:Hodder Education Imprint:Hodder Education ISBN:9781471853579 Published: 25 Nov 2016 Classifications:For National Curriculum Key Stage 4 & GCSE, Educational: English literature, Educational: study & revision guides Readership:Children / Juvenile Weight:250g Dimensions:192 x 248 x 8 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom For sale in: All countries Description Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, CCEA, WJEC, WJEC EduqasLevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: English LiteratureFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Blood Brothers throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students' knowledge of Blood Brothers as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of plot, characterisation, themes and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, annotated sample student answers and tips for reaching the next grade- Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay- Provides opportunities for students to review their learning and identify their revision needs with knowledge-based questions at the end of each chapter