Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier - teaching resource

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier – AS/A Level English Literature Teaching Resource
(109-slide editable PowerPoint)

This comprehensive AS/A Level English Literature teaching resource is designed to support the study of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. It includes a fully editable 109-slide PowerPoint presentation that guides students through the entire novel, with a particular focus on character development, themes, and exam preparation.

Tailored for the AQA AS English Literature Paper 2: Prose (Novel question), this resource also works as a broader guide to studying the novel at AS/A Level. It provides chapter-by-chapter analysis, focusing on three key characters — The Narrator (the second Mrs de Winter), Maxim de Winter, and Mrs Danvers — with over thirty slides dedicated to each character.

The resource integrates assessment objectives, structured discussion prompts, and exam-style tasks to encourage independent thinking, critical analysis, and quality exam responses.

Key Features and Lesson Focus:

• Chronological analysis of characters, themes, and plot developments

• Over 30 slides per main character, supported by questions and prompts

• Exploration of The Narrator, Maxim de Winter, and Mrs Danvers in depth

• Activities designed to build critical thinking and exam technique

• Comparative essay questions suitable for the AQA Paper 2 Novel section

• Focus on AQA Assessment Objectives with guidance on achieving higher grades

• Integrated talking points to stimulate independent and collaborative discussion

Perfect for classroom teaching, independent study, or exam preparation, this resource helps students gain a deeper understanding of du Maurier’s Rebecca and equips them with the skills needed for success in AS/A Level English Literature.

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