English

English Language and Literature A - Paper 1: Analysing Unseen Texts is a complete guide for students preparing for the Paper 1 component of the English Language and Literature A Diploma Programme examination. Written by an experienced educator with over thirty years in the classroom, this book develops every skill Paper 1 rewards: reading any unseen non-literary text analytically and constructing a precise, well-argued response.

Each chapter is structured around the specific demands of the examination, with clear analytical frameworks, worked examples at multiple band levels and examination strategies designed to build confidence and maximise performance.

Features

• Complete analytical method for any unseen non-literary text
• Deep analytical guides to sixteen text type categories - from speeches and advertisements to diaries, interviews, satirical texts and news reports
• Three full model responses with paragraph-by-paragraph examiner commentary
• Annotated mid-band response showing exactly what lifts or limits a grade
• Three timed practice tasks with planning frameworks and self-assessment criteria
• The ten most common Paper 1 errors, each with a before-and-after example
• Six-week, two-week and final-week revision strategies with glossary and planning template

Whether you are approaching the Paper 1 examination for the first time or consolidating your skills for final revision, this guide provides the tools to succeed.

Part of The English Scholar Series