A card match up activity for reinforcing knowledge of persuasive techniques. Cut out the coloured cards. Students then need to match the technique to the definition and the example.

A revision sheet containing detailed analysis of 10 significant quotations in this key poem from The Feminine Gospels collection by Carol Ann Duffy.

Many students struggle to get into the top band (level 4) for AQA Paper 1 Question 2. This resource is aimed at helping students move from level 3 to level 4. Students look at and compare level 3 and level 4 sample responses to 6 different Paper 1 Question 2 short extracts. For each, they must attempt to explain in their own words why the level 4 response is better than the level 3 response.

2 model answers to the Edexcel conflict poetry exam style question: Compare how anger is presented in A Poison Tree and one other poem. Essay 1 uses Exposure Essay 2 uses Half Caste

Detailed line by line annotations for Sonnet 43 by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Also includes comments on structure and context.

Detailed line by line annotations of To Autumn aimed at students striving for grades 7-9 by developing the quality of their analytical comments. Also available as a series of revision sheets for all 18 poems in the Eduqas anthology.

Character revision sheets for Blanche, Stanley, Stella and Mitch. Each sheet contains high level analysis of key quotations.

‘Because, But, So’ can be a useful tool for helping students write the thesis-style introduction to an essay to help to demonstrate the depth of their understanding. This resource collates 9 ‘because, but, so’ introductions on 9 themes from the novella. Ideal revision to cover the theme that might come up in next year’s exam.

36 slide lesson looking at Scene 4 of A Streetcar Named Desire over 2 lessons. Contained detailed analysis of 12 key quotations. Also includes a blank template for students to write their own thoughts about the key quotations. Lesson 2 includes the planning for an essay based question on Blanche based on scenes 1-4.

A grade 9 response on how the ghosts change Scrooge’s attitudes and beliefs.

Over 75 slides containing detailed annotations for all the poems in the collection. A useful starting point for helping to develop your own interpretations of the poems within the collection.

Using appositive phrases in your English literature responses will improve the sophistication of your writing. If used correctly, they will impress your examiner. Here are some examples on how to use appositive phrases when writing about the 6 main characters in Macbeth.

A handy printable revision sheet which offers high level analysis of 8 key Mercutio quotations from Romeo and Juliet.

A quotation revision sheet focused on the character of Blanche from A Streetcar Named Desire containing high level analysis of 13 quotations. Also contains a second sheet with critical perspectives into Blanche’s character.

A quotation revision sheet focused on the character of Stanley from A Streetcar Named Desire containing high level analysis of 13 quotations.

A revision sheet for Storm on the Island by Seamus Heaney. It includes an overview, detailed analysis of 7 key quotations from the poem and a detailed examination of the use of the following two structural methods: enjambment and caesura.

Revision sheet for Ozymandias by Shelley. It contains a thematic overview, detailed analysis of 7 key quotations and an exploration of the effect of the sonnet form. Aimed at students working at grades 7-9, this handy revision sheet will assist with revision.

A revision sheet for Checking Out Me History by John Agard which contains high level analysis of 10 key quotations from the Power and Conflict cluster poem.

A revision sheet analysing 16 key quotations in depth. 8 for Dr Jekyll and 8 for Mr Hyde. Presented on a handy, printable A3 or A4 for ease of revision.

A simple differentiated worksheet to help lower ability students explore the initial descriptions of the four ghosts in A Christmas Carol.