A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE English qualifications. Approved for the AQA 2015 GCSE English Literature specification, this print Student Book is designed to help students develop whole text understanding and written response skills for their closed-book exam. The resource provides chapter-by-chapter coverage of Dicken's novella as well as a synoptic overview of the text and its themes. Short, memorable quotations and striking images throughout the book aid learning, while in-depth exam preparation includes practice questions and sample responses. See also our A Christmas Carol print and digital pack, which comprises the print Student Book, the enhanced digital edition and a free Teacher's Resource.

 

This book is part of a book series called Gcse English Literature Aqa .

There are 104 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Cambridge University Press .

Ken Haworth is the author of many English Language texts, including English A for CSEC 2e. Imelda Pilgrim has written a plethora of English Language textbooks for a variety of markets. Anthony Perry has been an Assistant Chief Examiner currently provides consultant services to the University of the West Indies, the University Council of Jamaica, the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission and the Caribbean Examinations Council. Maria Darlington is a teacher based in Barbados. Based in Barbados, Joyce Stewart has been a Chief Examiner. Neil Denby is the Principal Moderator and Assessor for the AQA GCSE Business Studies Specification (B). Peter Thomas is the Chief Examiner for AQA GCSE Business Studies short course. Both are highly experienced teachers and authors.

This book has the following chapters: Introduction; Introducing A Christmas Carol; Part 1. Exploring the novel: Unit 1. Stave One: Marley's Ghost; Unit 2. Stave Two: The First of the Three Spirits; Unit 3. Stave Three: The Second of the Three Spirits; Unit 4. Stave Four: The Last of the Spirits; Unit 5. Stave Five: The End of It; Part 2. The novel as a whole: Unit 6. Plot and structure; Unit 7. Context and setting; Unit 8. Character and characterisation; Unit 9. Themes and ideas; Unit 10. Language; Preparing for your exam; Glossary; Acknowledgements