Brooklyn Complete Study & Exam Guide IAL/GCSE

Designed for Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IAL, this comprehensive study and examination guide to Colm Tóibín’s Brooklyn, supports close reading, independent interpretation and confident analytical writing.
Primarily for students studying Brooklyn at IGCSE, International A Level and comparable advanced English Literature courses, this substantial guide takes students systematically from contextual understanding and close reading through to interpretation, evidence selection, argument and examination writing.
The guide is organised around the Westminster approach:
LEARN → READ → THINK → WRITE
Students work through 12 structured Reading Units, supported by contextual material, detailed analysis of character, relationships, themes, narrative perspective, structure and Tóibín’s literary methods.
The guide includes:

• historical, social and literary context
• 12 structured Reading Units for close study of the novel
• detailed character and relationship analysis
• themes, motifs, narrative perspective and structure
• close analysis of Tóibín’s language and methods
• evidence banks and guidance on selecting textual evidence
• Westminster Conversations encouraging alternative interpretations and critical discussion
• essay planning and analytical writing guidance
• examination-focused workshops and preparation
• an extensive Student Reference section for independent revision and writing support
  The emphasis throughout is on helping students move beyond plot summary and prepared interpretations towards independent, evidence-based literary argument.
  Suitable for IGCSE, International A Level and comparable English Literature courses, whether used for classroom study, independent learning or examination revision.
  Format: PDF Complete Study & Examination Guide
  Publisher: Westminster Academic Press
  Series: Westminster Literature Resource Series