Getting to Know... Modelos de mujer

Suitable for:
  • Edexcel A Level

Ready-to-use research tasks, activities, background information and practice exam questions ensure comprehensive understanding of Modelos de mujer. Written by Almudena Grandes, this collection of seven short stories covers themes such as love, death, childhood and obsession.

The structure of the resource offers the perfect balance between guided classwork and independent study, and enables students to prepare fully for the writing exam:

  • Before: Activities about the author and her work, her impact on Spanish literature, and her influences and literary techniques.
  • During: Students test their comprehension and analyse of each of the seven stories through open questions, grammar exercises, translations, rare vocabulary and details of the different plots, themes and characters.
  • After: Exam requirements, essay tips, exam-style questions and a marking task prepare students for the exam.
  • Answers are provided for all activities, including model essays and indicative content for the exam-style questions.