This book has been specifically written for the new two-tier Edexcel linear GCSE specification for first examination in 2008. The book is targeted at the B to A* grade range in the Higher tier GCSE, and it comprises units organised clearly into lesson plans. Each unit offers: BLPrior knowledge identified at the start so teachers are fully prepared to teach the topic BLTeaching objectives identified so it is clear what students need to know BLUseful resources suggested, including links to the interactive CD-ROM, to help teachers plan engaging lessons BLPractical support for the lesson, including mental starters and plenaries BLExercise commentary so that teachers can differentiate effectively even within ability groups BLWorked solutions to past Edexcel questions so that teachers can help students revise This guide forms part of a series of four teacher guides at GCSE, in which the other three books cater for grade ranges G to E, E to C and D to B.

 

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 420 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Oxford University Press .

Chris Green is head of the English and drama faculty in a UK secondary school. He is also Principal Examiner for A-Level English Literature with a UK Awarding Body, a Trustee and Director of the British Shakespeare Association, and Director of Studies for the Cambridge Programmes summer schools. His other publications include a guide to managing a school English department.