Study and Revise: Romeo and Juliet for GCSE (Study & Revise for Gcse)

Summary

Exam Board: AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC Eduqas
Level: GCSE (9-1)
Subject: English literature
First teaching: September 2015
First exams: Summer 2017

Enable 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 Romeo and Juliet throughout the course.

This Study and Revise guide:

- Increases students' knowledge of Romeo and Juliet 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