This book provides essential support and advice on using literature in the A level modern languages classroom, addressing key concerns such as ways to approach this task and how to maximise the benefit to students. There are strategies for understanding works of different genres as well as ways to analyse plot, characterisation, themes and style, all presented in a logical way that allows existing teaching methods to be built upon.





Including a step-by-step approach to all aspects of planning, resourcing and teaching literature in modern languages at advanced levels, this book covers essential topics such as:











Why teaching and studying literature is important







How to choose the text







Preparing and introducing the literary text







Understanding the characters, themes, style and structure







Writing examination essays







Ways to spark creative language use before and beyond the set text