AQA A Level Paris Anthology Revision Guide

Master the AQA A Level English Language & Literature Exam with this Comprehensive Paris Anthology Revision Guide!

Are you preparing for the AQA A Level in English Language and Literature (Combined)? This expertly crafted revision guide is your ultimate resource for tackling the Paris Anthology. With clear, structured guidance and practical exam-style questions, this book will help you develop the key skills needed to excel in your exams and coursework.

What’s Inside?

• Exam-Style Questions: Designed to reflect the AQA exam format, these questions encourage you to explore a wide range of key themes and compare texts in depth.

• Exemplar Responses: Each question is accompanied by exemplar paragraphs, showing you how to structure your responses while meeting the AQA success criteria. These exemplars aren't just samples; they demonstrate how to:

  • Stay focused on the question.
  • Use specific quotes and evidence from the texts to support your analysis.
  • Employ comparative language to show similarities and differences between texts.
  • Consider audience, purpose, and context, linking them back to language choices and visual elements.
  • Deliver a balanced comparison, giving each text equal attention.

• Guided Practice: After reviewing the exemplar responses, you’ll have the opportunity to extend the analysis or tackle additional questions, helping you refine your comparative writing skills.

Why This Guide is Essential for AQA Students:

• Paris Anthology Focus: The Paris Anthology is a core component of AQA’s Paper 1. This guide provides in-depth analysis of each text, helping you understand the diverse ways Paris is represented across a variety of genres, modes, and contexts.
• Targeted for Success: With success criteria clearly outlined, you’ll learn exactly how to approach comparison questions and meet the highest standards in your answers. Whether it’s understanding language features (lexis, semantics, grammar, discourse) or considering how context shapes representation, this guide covers it all.
• Step-by-Step Exam Preparation: The additional comparison questions help to develop your skills at your own pace.

Who is This Guide For?

• AQA English Language and Literature (Combined) Students: Whether you're studying independently or using this in the classroom, this guide is designed to support your learning and give you a head start on exam preparation.
• Teachers: This guide can be used as a classroom resource, offering structured tasks for students to complete, exemplar answers for discussion, and practice questions for further development.

Using this guide:

• Develop Your Own Responses: Use the exemplars as a springboard to write your own comparisons. Break down the responses using highlighters and different coloured pens to see how each section meets the success criteria.
• Tackle the Extra Exam-Style Questions: Beneath each exemplar, you’ll find additional comparison questions to further extend your analysis and hone your exam technique.

Key Features:

• Full Coverage of the Paris Anthology: From Stories are Waiting in Paris to Memories of Places in Paris, each text is covered with detailed exam-style questions and comparative analysis.
• Comprehensive Preparation: Whether you’re preparing for Paper 1, Paper 2, or your Non-Exam Assessment (NEA), this guide will help you refine your analysis and writing skills.
• Designed for AQA’s Combined Course: Focused specifically on the AQA English Language and Literature syllabus, this guide aligns with the requirements of the course.