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Suitable for:
Edexcel AS & A Level

Ready-to-use research tasks, worksheets, background information and practice exam questions ensure comprehensive understanding of Carmen Laforet’s enduring novel. Students will get to know this classic piece of post-Civil War literature inside out and be fully prepared for the AS and A Level writing exams.

Written specifically for the 2016 specifications, the structure offers the perfect balance between guided classwork and independent study:

  • Before: Introductory tasks covering social and cultural context, and the author and her influences, provide students with the basic knowledge to begin their study. Includes vocabulary, presentation and research exercises.
  • During: The comprehensive chapter-by-chapter analysis ensures thorough understanding. Students will consolidate their knowledge of the events of the novel while examining related themes and issues. Activities include vocab, translation, comprehension, summary writing and more.
  • After: Full analysis of themes, characters, symbolism, style and structure encourages students to think critically about the novel and evaluate its wider relevance.
    • Dedicated exam-preparation section helps students to apply what they have learnt. Includes exam-style practice questions, essay-writing guidance, sample answers and marking activities.