Julius Caesar: Study Guide for GCSE English Literature
As the action unfolds, explore the concepts of political power, civil unrest and what it is to be a true hero. This Study Guide will ensure your students feel confident analysing the key themes, characters and contexts of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar so that they are well prepared to answer any exam question.
- Walkthrough – Builds understanding of the chosen text with insightful and relevant commentary and analysis. All scenes are concisely summarised, then examined in detail.
- Whole-text Analysis – Explores: • Characterisation • Relationships • Setting • Themes • Ideas and Messages • Language • Form • Structure • Context
- Student-friendly plot summary
- Key term glossary
- Further reading
- Original illustrations
Woven into the analysis throughout you will find:
- Discussion prompts to encourage debate and individual interpretation
- Active learning tasks to deepen understanding
- Essay tips and questions for excellent exam practice
- Key term definitions to ensure students grasp difficult concepts
Suggested answers are provided for questions and activities.
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I liked this resource... User friendly... I particularly liked the tasks which encouraged discussion and the early introduction of practice examination questions... It enhances learning by providing reassurance to the student that all areas are covered... Its educational value is that it differentiates between students, providing enough material to challenge the more able, while explaining clearly for those who find Shakespeare difficult... It matches the specification excellently... There is an emphasis on quotation which students love... There is an opportunity for cross curricular work with Classical Civilisation.
Excellent, and certainly offers very good value for money... The resource flowed very well... The range of activities is excellent - there is a good variety of individual, pair and group tasks, and the guidance given to teachers regarding how to use the resource is really very helpful indeed. I particularly like the emphasis on active learning, and on using self and peer analysis to help students to improve their own work and on showing them how to perfect examination technique... Most impressive.
This is a very comprehensive study guide, covering all key aspects of the play: plot structure, characterisation, themes, symbolism, and language. This is a useful guide for both teachers and students alike.
I particularly like the concise summaries, which are brief yet provide salient information.