Genres (Frames for Writing S.) - Softcover

Brindle, Keith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841635820 ISBN 13: 9781841635828

Publisher: Folens Publishers UK, 2008

Synopsis

This brand new series of the unique timed revision programme contains a wealth of new features to ensure the information sinks in fast and that you get the best results in the shortest time. Each timed revision guide is divided into manageable 'day' sections and covers essential GCSE topics in easy-to-digest double page spreads. Each topic outlines the time you should spend on it and combines clear and concise explanations, flow charts, spidergrams and illustrations with progress check questions and answers. There are also mini comic strips to help you memorise core concepts, and a set of handy tear out quiz cards containing last-minute key facts, definitions, terminology and diagrams.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED FROM THE START OF YOUR COURSE TO THE FINAL EXAMS IN ONE BOOK.

"The Tutorials are great" Teacher

The Collins Study & Revision Guides are truly interactive – with Tutorials written by the examiners – helping you to study and revise in what teachers know is the best possible way.

"An easy and simple way to learn" Parent

Full-colour, clear designs and careful explanations make the Collins Study & Revision Guides the easiest way to the best grades.

"You don't end up hitting a dead end without hints" Student

There's a Question to let you check everything you've learned. Every Question has an Answer. Every Answer has a Tutorial from the examiner. You're never left without help!

"Makes me feel I'd be doing something really worthwhile to improve my grade" Student

For every topic, there are real GCSE questions for exam practice and 'model answers' to show you how to boost your grade.

What's in this book

· All the information that you need for your course
· Check yourself questions to test your understanding
· Answers with examiner's tutorials
· The examiner's advice to boost your grade
· Practice with real exam questions and model answers
· Revision checklists

Authors: Andrew Bennett is Senior Adviser/Inspector for the Borough of Blackpool. He is Principal Moderator in GCSE English for a major examining board. He was formerly a Head of English, Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher.

Peter Thomas is a lecturer at the School of Education at Hull University. He is GCSE Assistant Principal Moderator and Principal Examiner for a major examining board.

About the Author:

John Reynolds is Chief Examiner for a major examining group. He has also had many years teaching experience as Head of English and teacher of English at GCSE level.

About this edition

• Publisher: Folens Publishers UK
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1841635820
• ISBN 13: 9781841635828
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48