Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘Sonnet 29’ by Edna St Vincent Millay, tailored towards GCSE/IGCSE students but also suitable for those studying at a higher level. Includes: VOCABULARY STORY / SUMMARY SPEAKER / VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES

Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘Those Winter Sundays’ by Robert Hayden, tailored towards GCSE/IGCSE students but also suitable for those studying at a higher level. Includes: VOCABULARY STORY / SUMMARY SPEAKER / VOICE LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES

A list of 8 different GCSE style essay questions on Shakespeare’s Macbeth for students to practise their essay style and exam technique! Hope you enjoy them; they’re particularly tailored towards AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA, Eduqas and CIE (Cambridge) exam boards. They all contain extracts, so they are ** close reading questions** - but students will also need to reference the text as a whole to create a fully rounded essay answer. Please note: This document is for essay questions only; if you’re looking for example essays try the links below: GCSE + iGCSE Essays A Level Macbeth Essays Need more Macbeth help? Grab our free resources here: Introduction to Macbeth Macbeth Character Analysis Buy our COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE here! Please review us! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. Check out our shop here.

A full study guide for the poem ‘My Last Duchess’ by Robert Browning. Perfect for teaching and revision! Suitable for students of all levels, including those studying the Edexcel GCSE ‘Relationships’ Poetry Collection. This digital pdf, printable pdf, powerpoint (ppt) + worksheet poem resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES ATTITUDES TASKS + EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Teaching or studying the whole collection? Take a look at our complete EDEXCEL GCSE POETRY BUNDLE here! Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. VIEW OUR SHOP for other literature and language resources.

“Lake Narcissus. Summer. I used to think it was the most incredible place on Earth; on days like this — when the angry winds that whipped through the valley were still — the clear blue sky rippled off the surface of the shimmering water: a giant, serene mirror…” Here’s a story about death vs life, thoughts vs impulses and the restorative beauty of nature. I’ve been teaching a lot of creative writing recently and yesterday my student challenged me to sit and write a story with her: so here it is! It’s suitable for students studying Narrative writing at GCSE or IGCSE level (AQA, CIE / Cambridge, WJEC / Eduqas, CCEA, OCR, Edexcel and more). ** WARNING: The content may be upsetting for some readers as it explores mental health and depression** This is an example response to a GCSE Narrative Writing - A* L9 Full Mark Example. Written by an AQA examiner. Warning: It does contain references to depression and mental health issues, as part of the story. I’ve added the plan to the description below so you can check whether it’s right for you and/or your students. This digital + printable pdf resource includes the following: THE QUESTION ‘Write a story, set in a mountainous area, as suggested by the picture in the document’ THE PLAN 1- character views the mountain lake landscape 2 - feels sad and depressed, thinks about jumping in the lake 3 - a girl appears, starts running towards the water 4 - she jumps in, he is worried that she’ll drown and jumps in after her 5 - he saves her, they sit on the shore of the lake together THE ANSWER WRITING TASK View our COMPLETE AQA Language Paper 1 BUNDLE here. Or our COMPLETE AQA Language Paper 2 BUNDLE here. Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. For more English literature and language resources, view OUR SHOP here!

Here’s a comprehensive study guide for the poem ‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy - perfect for teaching or revision. Suitable for students at higher levels (KS3 and beyond), including those studying Edexcel IGCSE Literature, AQA GCSE Power and Conflict and WJEC GCSE Poetry. This digital pdf, printable pdf, powerpoint (ppt) + worksheet poem resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY / SUMMARY SPEAKER / VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES TASKS + EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Teaching or studying the full Cambridge A Level Literature course? Take a look at our CAMBRIDGE A LEVEL POETRY BUNDLE here. Teaching or studying the Edexcel IGCSE Literature course? Take a look at our EDEXCEL IGCSE POETRY BUNDLE here. Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. View our SHOP for other literature and language resources.

Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘The Black Cottage’. It’s suitable for students of all levels! Great for teaching, revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy! This digital + printable pdf resource includes: POEM VOCABULARY STORY/SUMMARY SPEAKER/VOICE LANGUAGE FORM/STRUCTURE ATTITUDES CONTEXT THEMES For the Frost CCEA AS + A-Level poetry bundle click here! For our full Frost poetry bundle, click here! Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. View our shop for other literature and language resources.

Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘Caged Bird’ by Maya Angelou, tailored towards GCSE/IGCSE students but also suitable for those studying Angelou at a higher level. Includes: STORY / SUMMARY SPEAKER / VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES

Here’s a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem ‘The Flock’; it’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level. Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Walcott’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy! Includes analysis of the following: VOCABULARY STORY/SUMMARY SPEAKER/VOICE LANGUAGE FORM/STRUCTURE ATTITUDES CONTEXT THEMES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS

Here’s a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem ‘Landfall, Grenada’; it’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level. Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Walcott’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy! Includes analysis of the following: VOCABULARY STORY/SUMMARY VOICE LANGUAGE FORM / STRUCTURE ATTITUDES CONTEXT THEMES POSSIBLE EXAM QUESTIONS

Here’s a full analysis of the poem ‘On This Day I Complete My Thirty-Sixth Year’ by Lord Byron, tailored towards A Level students but also suitable for those studying at any level. Includes: VOCABULARY STORY / SUMMARY SPEAKER / VOICE LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT ATTITUDES THEMES

This document provides a detailed look at the key themes in Arthur Miller’s play ‘The Crucible’. It’s suitable for students aged 13+, and is particularly helpful for those aiming for top grades in essays as it takes a deeper look at the messages and meanings inherent in the play. The themes include: Mob mentality Accusations / Blame Witchcraft Love / Marriage Paranoia / Hysteria Puritanism / Christianity Reputation Jealousy Truth Politics and Power Feel free to visit my shop and take a look at our other Crucible lesson resources and revision materials, as well as the full Crucible Revision Bundle!

Here’s the brief summary for the novel by Harper Lee “To Kill A Mockingbird”. It includes explanation of both parts and each chapter of the book.

Here’s a complete study guide for the poem ‘Nearing Forty’ by Derek Walcott. Suitable for students of all levels, including those studying the 2023-2025 CAIE / Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Poetry Anthology (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2, Part 4). Here’s a FREE RESOURCE from the collection - download it to see if is right for you! This digital + printable pdf + worksheet resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY / SUMMARY SPEAKER / VOICE ATTITUDES LANGUAGE FEATURES STRUCTURE / FORM CONTEXT THEMES ESSAY QUESTIONS Teaching or studying the whole collection? Take a look at our complete CAMBRIDGE IGCSE POETRY BUNDLE here! Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. VIEW OUR SHOP for other literature and language resources.

Here is a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem “Adam’s Song”; it’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A-Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level. Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills, and developing students’ confidence in Walcott’s poetry at a higher level. Enjoy! Includes analysis of the following: VOCABULARY STORY/SUMMARY SPEAKER/VOICE FORM/STRUCTURE LANGUAGE CONTEXT THEMES/IDEAS POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS

A digital + printable pdf lesson resource intended to help students develop their own deeper personal responses to key themes and ideas in Macbeth. Focusing on the theme of Religion, students are encouraged to expand their ideas and perspectives on the topic, before being given guided notes on possible interpretations. This resource contains: How to use themes in essays Guided planning task: apply the theme of religion to four different essay questions Deeper exploration of key terms relating to religion Detailed notes on religion in Macbeth Sensitivity to context and wider readings Guided study questions to help students expand their understanding of the theme and its wider applications to the play (including messages and deeper meanings) Reasons to love this resource: A full breakdown of the theme of religion Guidance and support with applying themes to essay questions Exploration of key terms Detailed notes on religion in Macbeth A range of questions designed to make students think on a deeper level Perfect for expanding students’ knowledge and interpretations Help students to achieve higher grades in essays Suitable for students of all levels Visual aids for additional support! Need more Macbeth help? Grab our free resources here: Introduction to Macbeth Macbeth Character Analysis View our COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE here! Please review us! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. Check out our shop here.

This 3-page digital + printable + PPT revision resource covers everything you need to know about the Tragic genre of Macbeth! As a tragedy, the play follows strict rules and conventions - students who understand these conventions are able to analyse the text on a deeper level. Suitable for GCSE, iGCSE, and A Level students! This digital + printable pdf document contains: An overview of Tragedy in Macbeth How Macbeth fits within the Tragic Genre Key Terms + How they relate to the play Need more Macbeth help? Grab our free resources here: Introduction to Macbeth Macbeth Character Analysis View our COMPLETE MACBETH BUNDLE here! Please review us! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. Check out our shop here.

Lots of students struggle with descriptive writing, especially when it comes to making their descriptive pieces different from a story or narrative. In this resource, you’ll find a step-by-step process that breaks down how to plan descriptive pieces. Feel free to plan and write your own response to the writing prompt too!

Feeling a bit stuck on Paper 2? Here’s a document that helps you get used to the different skills of the paper, without having to worry about comparison right away. Bear in mind that you need to be confident with comparing and comparative structures by the time you take the real exam! But for now, use this 14 page-practice paper to help you get started. Teaching or studying AQA? Have a resource on us! View our FREE Descriptive Writing answer to see whether the complete bundle is right for you. View our COMPLETE AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 BUNDLE here. Or our COMPLETE AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 BUNDLE here. Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. For more English literature and language resources, view OUR SHOP here!