Detailed essay plans including ideas, introductions, conclusions and context on the following essay questions: Explore Marlowe’s presentation of Faustus as a character who gets what he deserves. Explore the ways in which Marlowe presents the relationship between Faustus and Mephastophilis.

AQA GCSE Language Paper 2 - includes a 21st century article on homelessness combined with a 19th century letter by Charles Dickens on the state of the London slums. All questions in the style of the exam. Includes 4 questions for Section A modelled on the specimen paper and a writing task for Section B.

AQA GCSE Language Paper 1 - includes an extract from Orwell’s ‘1984’. All questions in the style of the exam. Includes 4 questions for Section A modelled on the specimen paper and a choice of two writing tasks for Section B.

AQA GCSE Language Paper 1 - includes an extract from Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’. All questions in the style of the exam. Includes 4 questions for Section A modelled on the specimen paper and a choice of two writing tasks for Section B.

PEA paragraphs on how the writer presents the Persephone myth. The Underworld reading and activities - differentiated versions to support and stretch as needed.

This lesson goes through the conventions of an information leaflet, as well as spellings and Grammar Time

Overview of Hercules’ labours using images from vases to guess the labour. Plus a starter activity on the Prometheus myth and spellings.

Detailed activities on Hercules’ labours (plus spellings and Grammar Time)

Detailed guidance for writing up our information leaflet for Hercules’ labours (plus Grammar Time).

Speaking and Listening task playing character in role as Hercules for ‘This Is Your Life!’

Ideal for GCSE Unseen Poetry practice. Includes copies of both poems ‘Geriatric Ward’ and ‘Beautiful Old Age’ as well as a question.

AQA GCSE Language Paper 2 - includes a 21st century account of an ascent to Everest (from ‘The Everest Disaster’) combined with a 19th century account by Isabella Bird of her ascent of Long’s Peak in the Rocky Mountains. All questions in the style of the exam. Includes 4 language analysis questions for Section A modelled on the specimen paper and a leaflet writing task for Section B.

An unseen poetry comparison question, including both poems (‘The Tyger’ and ‘The Jaguar’). Also included is a suggested essay structure with step-by-step guidance on how to analyse the poems as well as a detailed exemplar answer.

This handy list of literary terminology is in a grid with space for students to fill in/research a definition and an example of each technique so they don't forget! Very handy for revision or for building up students' literary vocabulary. The handout is split into general terminology, imagery, sound effects, poetry specific and drama specific sections for clarity.

All the context students need to know - and learn! - for the exam. Very high level content with specific historical, religious and biographical context to illuminate their discussion of the play. A Level English Literature, relevant to any board which requires specific context.

Detailed essay plans on three questions comparing Frankenstein with The Handmaid's Tale including 'importance of responsibility', 'fear of female sexuality' and 'gender in the misuse of science'. Structured plans for possible responses given, including context and specific references to both texts. Could be used as a starting point for students to add to or tweak to develop their own plan/essay.

Handy list of important quotations from the novel for students to analyse and learn for the exam.

GCSE Literature. Key quotations form the novel - fill in the blanks test for students. Answers at the end!