GCSE English Literature for AQA Short Story Anthology Student Book

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English qualifications.

Chris Sutcliffe (Author), Peter Thomas (Edited by)

9781107454408, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 11 June 2015

128 pages
27.6 x 21.9 x 0.6 cm, 0.34 kg

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English qualifications. Written for the 2015 AQA GCSE English Literature specification, this Student Book provides in-depth support for studying Telling Tales – the AQA Anthology of Modern Short Stories. With a dedicated unit for each short story, this resource builds students' skills and confidence in understanding and writing about these exciting short texts. An exam preparation section includes practice questions, example answers and a chart comparing themes and ideas. See also our Short Story Anthology print and digital pack, which comprises the print Student Book, the enhanced digital edition and a free Teacher's Resource.

Introduction
TELLING TALES – THE AQA ANTHOLOGY: Unit 1. 'Chemistry' – Graham Swift
Unit 2. 'Odour of Chrysanthemums' – D.H. Lawrence
Unit 3. 'My Polish Teacher's Tie' – Helen Dunmore
Unit 4. 'Korea' – John McGahern
Unit 5. 'A Family Supper' – Kazuo Ishiguro
Unit 6. 'Invisible Mass of the Back Row' – Claudette Williams
Unit 7. 'The Darkness Out There' – Penelope Lively
PREPARING FOR YOUR EXAM
Glossary
Acknowledgements

Subject Areas: Educational: study & revision guides [YQZ], Educational: English literature [YQE]