Getting to Know... Zonenkinder

Ready-to-use research tasks, worksheets, background information and practice exam questions ensure ensure a thorough understanding of this autobiographical novel by Jana Hensel, which focuses on the interface between ‘Ostalgie’ and a new social and political reality in Germany. Students will know the book and be well prepared for the AS or A Level writing exams.

The special before-, during- and after-reading structure is ideal for the perfect balance between independent and class work:

• Before: This section introduces the historical context of the book and encourages research into East Germany.
• During: This section guides students through the book chronologically, chapter by chapter, with comprehension questions, vocab lists, and other varied activities.
• After: This section includes central themes, narratives techniques and literary terms. Also provided are exam-style essay questions split by level for students to apply what they have learnt.