About Oxford Revise: AQA GCSE English Literature: Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology revision guide
The Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology covers everything that you need for this aspect of the AQA GCSE English Literature exam.
We take you through what to revise and how to do it. In addition, we delve into the characters, themes and methods. Learn the best way to approach exam questions and get plenty of practise on how to write your answers.
Revise effectively with Oxford Revise
This revision guide covers everything that you need to revise for the Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology. You’ll build all the knowledge and skills that you need for your AQA GCSE English Literature exam. In other words, you’ll explore plot, characters, themes and methods and you’ll get plenty of exam practice.
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Also, by working through the Knowledge – Retrieval – Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, check and recall, so that what you revise sticks in your memory.
- Knowledge Organisers: Meaning, poet’s voice, structure and language are clearly covered and you’ll get plenty of practice.
- Retrieval questions: Check that knowledge is secure and build long-term retention.
- Exam-style practice questions give you lots of opportunities to perfect your exam technique.
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Contents list
- Introduction
- Ozymandias
- London
- The Prelude
- My Last Duchess
- The Charge of the Light Brigade
- Exposure
- Storm on the island
- Bayonet Charge
- Remains
- Poppies
- War photographer
- Tissue
- The Emigree
- Checking Out Me History
- Kamikaze
- Exam skills and sample answers
The Oxford Revise approach
Oxford Revise uses a clear three-step method to get you ready for your exams.
1. Knowledge – Learn the facts through an easy-to-follow ‘Knowledge Organiser’ in each chapter.
2. Retrieval – Check you’ve retained the exam knowledge, through quick-fire recall questions and answers.
3. Practice – Put your knowledge into practice by completing plenty of exam-style questions.
In addition, there are lots of hints and tips from revision and subject experts on how to plan your revision and helpful advice on techniques to build exam confidence.
Our expert authors
Series editor: Lyndsay Bawden
Author: Lyndsay Bawden
Lyndsay Bawden
Lyndsay has been teaching English for over 22 years, and in that time has held many roles such as Trust Director of English, Head of English, and Lead Practitioner. She is a Principal Examiner, and a Specialist Leader in Education. Lyndsay speaks at events such as the Schools and Academies Show, Team English Icons, and for WomenEd. She currently works as a visiting lecturer and tutor for the University of Buckingham, and for Ark English Mastery as a school development lead. Lyndsay has written for TES, has recently completed her Master’s degree in Senior Educational Leadership, and is a published author. Find Lyndsay on X @LyndsayBawden.
Customer Reviews
Excellent revision resource: This is a very well thought out revision guide for the AQA Power and Conflict anthology for GCSE English Literature. It is clearly laid out and gives ideas and annotations for each poem. It also includes practice questions and model answers.
-5* Amazon Review
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