Hodder English (Hodder English 4) - Softcover

Hackman, Sue; Howe, Alan; Scott, Patrick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340679557 ISBN 13: 9780340679555

Publisher: Hodder Arnold H&S, 1997

Synopsis

This is part of a course of language and literature study at Key Stage 4. The course covers language work and literary and non-literary texts including contemporary and pre-20th century poetry, literature, drama and media. In addition to a course book, there are seven self-contained literature study books, each leading the student through the close study of a major or set text, or prescribed period of poetry within its historical, social and cultural context. This volume is the "Course Book" and comprises eight units, each concentrating on a core element designed to develop students' knowledge and understanding and skills in a key area of the curriculum. There is also a mini-unit at the end of the book which addresses revision and exam techniques. Each unit of the course book builds on skills developed and practised in the previous units, with an emphasis on progression. However, units can be used independently and linked to an established scheme of work. Units can also be studied in conjunction with the related "Hodder English 4 Literature Study" books to give a complete integrated coverage of GCSE English and English Literature syllabuses, for example the course book unit on the Salem Witches can be directly linked to the literature study book work on "The Crucible". Activities included can help to generate written course work for GCSE/Standard Grade English and speaking and listening activities offer opportunities for oral assessment.

About this title

About the Author

Sue Hackman has many years of experience in teaching. She is also an experienced author of many successful books on English and Literacy. Alan Howe is an experienced classroom teacher, and author of books on English and Literacy. Patrick Scott is Director of Education for Redcar and Cleveland. He has extensive experience as a teacher and an English Adviser.

Review

...they are beautifully produced: sturdily made, finely printed and illustrated, with clear, inviting and highly practical layout. There is an editorial team behind them with a track record known to many teachers, inspiring confidence and producing consistency. There is care not just for the integrity of the text being studied, but for the methodology used. Pupils respond to the texts with reading, writing, speaking and listening: the indivisibility of English as a subject is never lost sight of. But what makes the books most rworth having is the understanding of the texts themselves: not only in their historical and social contexts, but also as aesthetic objects obeying laws and structures of their own. I recommend them strongly. -- Times Educational Supplement

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Arnold H&S
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340679557
• ISBN 13: 9780340679555
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32