Getting to Know... Zonenkinder

Suitable for:
  • AQA AS and A Level

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.

What do teachers say about this resource? (8420)

It's perfect for the essay paper of the exam and there is not much more a teacher would need to teach this piece of literature. It's a great resource, thoroughly thought out and in superb order: activities which range from before reading the book, then chapter by chapter with a variety of exercises, followed by exam essay title examples. There is a huge amount of tasks which vary from true/false activities to research as well as activities in class in pairs and groups.

L Dunato-Davis, Teacher, Examiner and Peer Reviewer

It’s really good. It provides thorough coverage of all the themes in the book. It is very helpful as there are no other resources on ‘Zonenkinder’

I particularly like this resource because it gives the pupils meaningful, step by step tasks to help them build up their comprehension and written skills.

It helps my students to build up vocabulary knowledge and writing skills. Encourages them to do research independently.

That the resources covers all the themes that AQA might use for the final exam. It’s very helpful.

G Wadie, Teacher and Customer