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 G to E grade range in the Foundation 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 E to C, D to B and B to A*.

 

 

There are 420 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2006 by Oxford University Press .