Literature for Life

Subject: English Literature
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 14 - 16
Order Number: 5088

Literature for Life is a resource for examination classes ages 14-16 and is intended to 'excite, intrigue, engage and enthuse'. It draws form a range of the greatest English and European texts, for current and new specifications, and has been successful in raising pupil enjoyment, motivation and achievement.

Based on short extracts from a series of texts form literature across history, the resource provides a range of engaging and useful starting points and themes from interesting and diverse genres. It offers the teacher the opportunity to use literature as a stimulating tool to spark discussion and debate amongst young people, and allows the teacher the flexibility to follow up the extract in the way that best suits their context.