AQA GCSE English Language and English Literature Higher Student's Book has been devised and written by a highly experienced team of examiners and teachers to support students preparing for GCSE English, English Language and English Literature for AQA. - Approved by AQA - Written specifically for students aiming at grades C-A* - Detailed guidance on preparing for the Controlled Assessment tasks

Table of Contents

Unit 1: The World of Texts Unit 2: Reading Non-Fiction Unit 3: Reading Visual Media Unit 4: Changing Minds - Arguing and Persuading Unit 5: Tell Me About It - Informing, Explaining and Advising Unit 6: Poetry - Contemporary and Heritage Unit 7: Unseen Poetry Unit 8: Creative Writing - Creating a Personal Voice Unit 9: Creative Writing - Creating Characters, Mood and Atmosphere Unit 10: Creative Writing - Recreations Unit 11: Creative Writing - Linking Words and Images Unit 12: Reading Themes and Ideas - Family / Love Unit 13: Reading - Presenting People Unit 14: Reading Genres and Form - Openings Unit 15: Language Investigation - Attitudes to Spoken Language Unit 16: Language Investigation - Speech Types and Genres Unit 17: Language Investigation - Impact of Technology on Language Use Exam Guidance Grammar Reference Concept Bank

Author Biography

Steve Davies is Head of English at South Wilts Girls Grammar and an Assistant Principal Examiner for GCSE English. He was closely involved in the development of the new 2010 specifications, and is one of the English 2010 Subject Advisers. A moderator team leader and coursework adviser of many years' standing, he continues to guide and support English teachers at regional meetings.