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IGCSE : English - Literature (0486)

The syllabus enables learners to read, interpret and evaluate texts through the study of literature in English. Learners develop an understanding of literal meaning, relevant contexts and of the deeper themes or attitudes that may be expressed. Through their studies, they learn to recognise and appreciate the ways in which writers use English to achieve a range of effects, and will be able to present an informed, personal response to the material they have studied. The syllabus also encourages the exploration of wider and universal issues, promoting learners' better understanding of themselves and of the world around them.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Globe Education Shakespeare offers powerful, theatre-based approaches to understanding Shakespeare's plays, direct from Shakespeare's Globe. Author: Editors: Banks, F and Shuter, P ISBN: 9781444136661 Published in 2012. Published by Hodder Education, UK More information on A Midsummer Night's Dream [New window]
A Teacher's Toolkit for Teaching Older Literature Out of print. Author: Hackman, S & Shackleton, J ISBN: 9780340705247 Published in 1998. Published by Hodder & Stoughton Educational, UK
American Drama 1900-1990 Useful for providing teachers with the wider context of twentieth-century American plays, including some plays set for IGCSE. Author: Shiach, D ISBN: 9780521655910 Published in 2000. Published by Cambridge University Press, UK More information on American Drama 1900-1990 [New window]
As You Like It This contains a useful list of many filmed Shakespeare plays. Author: Grant, C Published in 1992. Published by British Universities Film and Video Council
Bibliomania [New window] This site contains an extensive collection of non-copyright literature texts. It could be useful for printing extracts for passage-based questions or for Unseen exercises.
Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English Provides comprehensive coverage of the Cambridge 0486 and 0476 syllabuses and supports related courses. In keeping with the spirit of the Cambridge IGCSE syllabuses courses, Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English stresses the importance of giving an informed personal response based on close textual study. Author: Carey, R ISBN: 9780521136105 Published in 2011. Published by Cambridge University Press, UK www.cie.org.uk/ [New window] More information on Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English [New window]
Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English Teacher's Resource Author: Carey, R. ISBN: 9781107637054 Published in 2012. Published by Cambridge University Press
Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English Teacher's Resource CD-ROM ISBN: 9781107637054 This CD-ROM provides all the guidance and support needed to teach the Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English syllabuses (0486 and 0476) and other related courses when used in conjunction with the linked Cambridge Coursebook. Author: Carey, R Published in 2012. Published by Cambridge University Press, UK More information on Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English Teacher's Resource CD-ROM [New window]
Cambridge Student Guides: Shakespeare This excellent series includes student guides on popular IGCSE plays such as The Merchant of Venice, Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing. ISBN: Various Published in 2002. Published by Cambridge University Press, UK More information on Cambridge Student Guides: Shakespeare [New window]
Catching Life by the Throat: How to Read Poety and Why An anthology containing selections of poems by W H Auden, Emily Dickinson, T S Eliot, Rudyard Kipling, Philip Larkin, Marianne Moore, Sylvia Plath and W B Yeats. Included is a CD of poems recorded live at the British Library. Author: Hart, J (Ed) ISBN: 9781844083923 Published in 2006. Published by Virago, UK More information on Catching Life by the Throat: How to Read Poety and Why [New window]
Developing Response to Poetry (English, Language and Education) Out of print. Author: Dias, P & Hayhoe, M ISBN: 9780335158331 Published in 1998. Published by Open University Press, UK
http://literature.proquestlearning.com [New window] On-line subscription service for literature teachers and age 11-19 students.
http://www.penguinclassics.com [New window] Penguin Classics website, with discussion groups and links.
Literary History.com [New window] A wide range of free academic essays and articles on writers and their works. More useful for teachers than students perhaps.
Mr William Shakespeare and the Internet [New window] 'Mr William Shakespeare and the Internet' website, with links to Shakespeare resources.
NATE [New window] The National Association of Teaching English (NATE) website, with links and resource information.
Notes for Teachers on Poetry Anthology for IGCSE (132Kb)
Notes for Teachers on Poetry Anthology for IGCSE for exams 2010-2012 (96Kb) Notes for Teachers on Poetry Anthology for IGCSE for exams 2010-2012
Notes for Teachers on Songs of Ourselves anthology (for exams 2013-2015) (113Kb) Notes for Teachers on Songs of Ourselves anthology (for exams 2013-2015)
Notes for Teachers on Stories of Ourselves Anthology (for exams 2010-2012) (52Kb) Notes for teachers on Stories of Ourselves short story anthology for examinations from 2010 to 2012
Notes for Teachers on Stories of Ourselves Anthology (for exams 2013-2015) (47Kb) Notes for Teachers on Stories of Ourselves Anthology (for exams 2013-2015)
Online Poetry Anthology (78Kb)
Our Greatest Writers and Their Major Works An introduction to the history of English literature from Beowulf to Seamus Heaney. There are carefully selected extracts from literary texts together with informed comment and suggestions for further reading. This is an excellent reference book for the school library. Author: Carrington, J ISBN: 9781845280376 Published in 2005. Edition: 2nd Published by How To Books, UK
Practical Criticism This is a useful book for teachers of the Unseen paper and of literature in general. There is clear advice about how to write critical responses to to unseen poetry, prose and drama texts. This is not a book for IGCSE students, but teachers will find it useful in preparing step-by-step activities designed to improve students' close reading of texts. Author: Peck, J & Coyle, M ISBN: 9780333632253 Published in 1995. Published by Palmgrave Macmillan, UK More information on Practical Criticism [New window]
Romanticism Useful for providing teachers with the wider context of Romantic poetry, including the work or poets set for IGCSE. Author: Stevens, D ISBN: 9780521753722 Published in 2004. Published by Cambridge University Press, UK More information on Romanticism [New window]
Set texts for 2012 (66Kb) Set texts for 2012
Set texts for 2013 (47Kb) Set texts for 2013
Set texts for 2014 (96Kb) Set texts for 2014
Shakespeare Help.com [New window] A truly formidable site. The IGCSE texts are well represented. There are lesson plans, quizzes, reviews of films and links to YouTube clips. Much, but not all, of the content is free.
Songs of Ourselves Songs of Ourselves is University of Cambridge International Examination's (CIE) first anthology of poetry in English. Parts of the book are set for study in CIE's IGCSE, O Level, and AS/(A2) Level Literature in English syllabuses (2007 to 2012 inclusive), but it is designed to have a broader appeal and function, providing verse to enjoy for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Author: University of Cambridge International Examinations ISBN: 9788175962484 Published in 2005. Published by Cambridge University Press, UK More information on Songs of Ourselves [New window]
Songs of Ourselves & Stories of Ourselves Ordering Information (29Kb) Songs of Ourselves & Stories of Ourselves Ordering Information
Stories of Ourselves The University of Cambridge Anthologies of Poetry and Stories. Stories of Ourselves is a set text for the University of Cambridge International Examinations Literature in English courses at IGCSE, O Level, AS and A Level. The anthology contains stories by writers from many different countries and cultures. Author: University of Cambridge International Examinations ISBN: 9780521727914 Published in 2008. Published by Cambridge University Press, UK More information on Stories of Ourselves [New window]
Teaching Literature 11-18 Author: Blocksidge, M (ed) ISBN: 9780826448187 Published in 2000. Published by Continuum, UK More information on Teaching Literature 11-18 [New window]
Teaching Literature for Examinations (English, Language and Education) Out of print. Author: Protherhough, R ISBN: 9780335150762 Published in 1986. Published by Open University Press, UK
Teaching Shakespeare Invaluable support for all teachers of Shakespeare in schools, colleges and institutions of higher education. Teaching Shakespeare is a major contribution to the knowledge and expertise of all teachers of Shakespeare in schools, colleges and institutions of higher education. It makes explicit the principles of active learning which underpin Cambridge School Shakespeare, and helps teachers to develop their existing good practice. Practical examples are given from the plays most frequently used in schools, but Rex Gibson shows that the principles apply equally to the less frequently studied plays, thereby extending the canon of school Shakespeare. Author: Gibson, R ISBN: 9780521577885 Published in 1998. Published by Cambridge University Press, UK education.cambridge.org/qualification/cie [New window] More information on Teaching Shakespeare [New window]
The English Studies Book Author: Pope, R ISBN: 9780415257107 Published in 2002. Edition: 2nd Published by Routledge, UK More information on The English Studies Book [New window]
The Forms of Narrative: A Practical Study Guide for English Includes extracts from a wide range of prose texts, and illustrating a variety of forms. Author: Abbs, P & Richardson, J ISBN: 9780521371599 Published in 1991. Published by Cambridge University Press, UK
The Forms of Poetry: A Practical Study Guide for English A collection of anthologies, resource and reference books, including titles from Oscar Wilde, Mary Shelley, Alex Madina, Jo Phillips and Adrian Barlow. Author: Abbs, P. and Richardson, J. ISBN: 9780521371605 Published in 1990. Published by Cambridge University Press, UK More information on The Forms of Poetry: A Practical Study Guide for English [New window]
The Poetry Archive [New window] An excellent online collection of poets reading their poems. Includes a wide range of poets writing in English. This is an ideal resource for poetry coursework or work on the poetry section of the Unseen paper.
The Poetry Handbook Author: Lennard, J ISBN: 9780199265381 Published in 2006. Edition: 2nd Published by Oxford University Press, UK More information on The Poetry Handbook [New window]
The Voice of the Shuttle [New window] Homepage of 'The Voice of the Shuttle' - a humanities 'portal', with links to hundreds of literature websites.
Touched With Fire An anthology with a wide range of traditional English poetry from the sixteenth century up to the 1980's. Author: Hydes, J (Ed) ISBN: 9780521315371 Published in 1985. Published by Cambridge University Press, UK More information on Touched With Fire [New window]

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