Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Literature in English 2nd Edition

This series is a lively introduction to the study of literature in English at IGCSE and O Level, encouraging both the enjoyment of literature and rigorous academic study. It provides a comprehensive overview of the various components of Cambridge IGCSE, IGCSE (9-1) and O Level Literature in English syllabuses (0475 / 0992 / 2010) as well as IGCSE World Literature (0408). In keeping with the spirit of these syllabuses, the coursebook and workbook help students to develop informed personal responses based on close textual study. The series contains a range of stimulating literary material from around the world, including extracts from plays and prose fiction, as well as complete poems.

Explore texts from writers of different countries and cultures such as Seamus Heaney, Anita Desai and Tennessee Williams. This write-in workbook gives students a wide range of activities so they can practise interrogating poetry, prose and drama. There is extra support in areas where students can struggle, such as drama analysis and essay writing. With a wide range of text extracts from around the world, this workbook is ideal for international learners. Indicative answers to the workbook questions are in the teacher’s resource.

Features

• Includes extra texts not in the coursebook for additional practice.
• The workbook has a particular focus on aspects students struggle with most – analysis of plays and essay writing.
• A variety of texts and exercises help students develop a personal response to literature, improving critical analysis skills and an essay-writing skills.
• The workbook introduction helps students write critical essays with an easy to understand checklist.
• Contains texts by writers from different countries and cultures making it ideal for international students.

CONTENTS

1. How this workbook can help you
2. Support for your study
3. Responding to poetry
4. Responding to prose
5. Responding to drama
6. Acknowledgements