The "Hodder English Gold 4" course combines access to a quality English programme at KS4 with emphasis on basic skills support for pupils working at levels 2 to 4 of the National Curriculum. The course has been constructed in association with the Basic Skills Agency to ensure readability and accessibility, while offering students full coverage of the English National Curriculum. This study book can be used in conjunction with units from the coursebook to provide integrated coverage of English and English Literature in preparation for GCSE or Certificate of Achievement qualifications. The book is a study of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men". It contains group and individual activities which provide access to the text and help to develop students' understanding of the plot. Drawing on debate and close reading, students should be able to engage with the characters and think about the serious themes addressed by the novel. There are also opportunities for producing written coursework in a variety of forms.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Hodder English Gold .

There are 32 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 2001 by Hodder & Stoughton General Division .

Alan Howe is an experienced classroom teacher, and author of books on English and Literacy. Sue Hackman is a Key Stage 3 Literacy Pilot Director for the National Literacy Strategy.