A View from the Bridge: Study Guide
for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English Literature
No matter the viewing angle from which students approach this play, the tension is visible. Masculinity, femininity, family, outsiders, trust and betrayal – all of which culminate in a dramatic end in which the omniscient narrator Alfieri calls for compromise amidst conflict. Observe each strife with targeted, detailed notes and analysis to lead students through the play.
- Walk-through – 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 and props • Themes, ideas and messages • Language • Form and structure • Context
A comprehensive and thorough study pack
Plus!
- 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
Plus! Introductory notes on ‘Assessment Objectives’ and ‘Studying a Play’
Share with others:
What do teachers say about this resource? (10844, 12026)
An excellent resource. There was an emphasis on AOs and the key terms and original illustrations were welcome... I particularly liked the balance between debate, active tasks and essay questions... This would enhance learning by providing a clear way through the text... User friendly... Matches the specification well... The glossary and detailed answers are the icing on the cake.
Really great. Very comprehensive notes which illuminate the text and are very useful for someone who is picking up the text to teach for the first time… The scene by scene commentaries were very useful. The key quotations will come in very handy and it was also useful to have the comments on the quotes. This will allow teacher to highlight key quotes for themselves quickly and easily.
The resource is remarkably detailed... I liked the AOs translated into ‘pupil speak’ – handy! The study of the text as a play is focused and effective. The two sections on PEE and PEE revision were very good, providing structure for weaker pupils and development of style for the stronger candidates. The tasks sprinkled through the early context and background section are a great way to get the pupils engaged with the text. I especially liked the web link to the ‘Paper Doll’ lyrics – what a great idea!
A comprehensive and thorough study pack... I particularly liked the detailed introduction.