Here’s a detailed analysis of the poem ‘Poppies’ by Jane Weir. These notes are tailored towards students from Y9 to A-Level (age 13+), including being suitable for collections such as AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It includes, but is not limited to: Vocabulary Summary Language Features Structure / Form Analysis Context Attitudes / Messages Themes Essay Questions

Here’s a comprehensive study guide of the poem ‘London’ by William Blake, Suitable for iGCSE, GCSE and A Level students, including those studying the AQA Power + Conflict collection, and the WJEC GCSE Poetry for 2023. This resource includes: VOCABULARY STORY + SUMMARY SPEAKER + VOICE LANGUAGE FEATURE ANALYSIS FORM + STRUCTURE ANALYSIS CONTEXT ATTITUDES + MESSAGES THEMES + DEEPER IDEAS KEY QUOTATIONS EXTRA TASKS COMPREHENSION EXERCISES POSSIBLE ESSAY QUESTIONS Teaching or studying AQA Power + Conflict Poetry? Have a resource on us! Download our Ozymandias Study Guide here View our full AQA POWER + CONFLICT POETRY BUNDLE here Teaching or studying the whole WJEC collection? Have a resource on us! Download Duffy’s ‘Valentine’ for free here View our full WJEC GCSE POETRY BUNDLE here. You may also be interested in: To Kill A Mockingbird Revision Bundle An Inspector Calls Revision Bundle Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. Check our shop for other literature and language resources: ([https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ntabani])

Here’s an essay example of the poem ‘Little Boy Crying’ by Mervin Morris. It includes the essay question and the essay - suitable for CIE/Cambridge and IGCSE students, but also for those at a higher level.

Here’s a detailed analysis of the poem ‘Storm on the Island’ by Seamus Heaney. These notes are tailored towards students from Y9 to A-Level (age 13+), including being suitable for collections such as AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It includes, but is not limited to: Vocabulary Summary Language Features Structure / Form Analysis Context Attitudes / Messages Themes Essay Questions

This is an essay example that a Y10 GCSE student completed whilst studying ‘An Inspector Calls’, it was not written in timed conditions. He was not used to writing essays and this was one of his first attempts, it came out very well! There are examiner’s marks and comments below - it received an L6 / B grade overall.

Here’s a detailed analysis of the poem ‘Bayonet Charge’ by Ted Hughes. These notes are tailored towards students from Y9 to A-Level (age 13+), including being suitable for collections such as AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It includes, but is not limited to: Vocabulary Summary Language Features Structure / Form Analysis Context Attitudes / Messages Themes Essay Questions

This resource provides all the information that you need to know in order to be able to analyse characterisation in stories, novels and plays. It is equally useful for those working on their own creative writing as it provides a breakdown of different d ways to create and develop characters. There are several important points with creating a character, and this resource will help you be the next Charles Dickens!

Here’s a detailed analysis of the poem ‘Kamikaze’ by Beatrice Garland. These notes are tailored towards students from Y9 to A-Level (age 13+), including being suitable for collections such as AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It includes, but is not limited to: Vocabulary Summary Language Features Structure / Form Analysis Context Attitudes / Messages Themes Essay Questions

Here’s a detailed analysis of the poem ‘Checking Out Me History’ by John Agard. These notes are tailored towards students from Y9 to A-Level (age 13+), including being suitable for collections such as AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It includes, but is not limited to: Vocabulary Summary Language Features Structure / Form Analysis Context Attitudes / Messages Themes Essay Questions

I wrote this essay during a poetry lesson with a student who is taking the CIE / Cambridge IGCSE exam. It wasn’t written under timed conditions so the middle paragraphs are slightly longer than you’d ideally aim for in your own, but I tried to include all of the main important ideas that you’d need for a high A or A* (L7/L8/L9) grade at GCSE — including analysis of form, structure and language, a clear layout, a central argument and understanding deeper meanings and alternative interpretations. Enjoy!

Here’s a detailed analysis of the poem ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen. These notes are tailored towards students from Y9 to A-Level (age 13+), including being suitable for collections such as AQA Power and Conflict Poetry. It includes, but is not limited to: Vocabulary Summary Language Features Structure / Form Analysis Context Attitudes / Messages Themes Essay Questions

A great way to introduce students to the key concepts of Macbeth! This full lesson resource helps students to build confidence with reading Shakespearean language, interpreting key meanings and delving deeper into thematic and contextual analysis. Suitable for GCSE, iGCSE and A Level students! **This digital + printable pdf document includes the following: ** Reading + Understanding Act 1.1 Vocabulary list Comprehension tasks Analysis tasks (setting + atmosphere) Thematic research - The Supernatural Personal Response - Does Evil really exist? Contextual research - Witches Note: with the research tasks, students are encouraged to do their own reading. You could also use our Complete Context Revision document to support learning. Reasons to love this resource: A full breakdown of the opening of Macbeth Guided study tasks to help students engage with deeper ideas A great introduction to the ideas of the play A range of tasks and exercises to encourage a personal response Help students to achieve higher grades 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.

Here is a detailed analysis of Derek Walcott’s poem ‘The Schooner Flight, Chapter 11: After The Strom’; 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 breakdown of the key themes in Macbeth. This revision document is organised into a series of guided statements and open study questions on each theme (see preview images). It’s designed to help students to develop a personal response to each theme and expand their deeper understanding of the play. Suitable for GCSE, iGCSE and A Level students! This digital + printable + PPT document includes the following themes: Bravery Deception + Betrayal Power, Dominance + Leadership Greed Desire Violence The Supernatural Religion Gender Ambition Psychology + Madness Reasons to love this resource: A full breakdown of key themes Guided study questions on precise topics Perfect for expanding students’ knowledge and interpretations Help students to achieve higher grades Suitable for students of all levels Extra contextual details, literary device analysis and quotations provided for support with more difficult topics Visual aids for additional support! 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.

This resource contains 13 essay and exam-style questions on Robert Frost’s poems. Suitable for both GCSE + A Level. There are two types of questions: Comparative and Discursive. See the preview for examples! For our other Frost poetry bundle, click here!

This digital + printable pdf resource includes: ESSAY QUESTION EXAMPLE A* / L9 GRADE INTRO MIDDLE PARAGRAPH BREAKDOWN EXAMPLE A* / L9 GRADE MIDDLE PARAGRAPH BONUS MATERIAL An essay planning + writing task on the same question Teaching or studying the play? View our full AN INSPECTOR CALLS BUNDLE here! Have a FREE resource on us! Download An Inspector Calls - Character Analysis to see whether the full bundle is right for you. Please review our content! We always value feedback and are looking for ways to improve our resources, so all reviews are more than welcome. You may also be interested in: Our COMPLETE AQA Language Paper 1 BUNDLE . Our COMPLETE AQA POWER + CONFLICT BUNDLE For more English literature and language resources, view OUR SHOP here!

In this resource, you’ll find a ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Extract - The Radley Place, along with some comprehension tasks, essay questions, and close reading tasks.

This document breaks down the process for answering Language Paper 2 Question 2 - the language analysis question. This was the student’s first time at planning and writing the question - so she did very well! Her answer received a borderline L6 grade - the equivalent of a B grade with a score of 7/12. The mark scheme and feedback on each paragraph have been provided, by an AQA examiner. 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!

This A* grade Robert Frost essay was completed by an A Level student – not in timed conditions. She planned and thought thoroughly before writing, and edited the piece before handing it in. According to the mark scheme it received 23/25 (92%), which would translate to an A* grade at A-Level. The piece can also be used as an example for any student studying Frost at any level. I have suggested some edits, which occur in bold throughout the essay. 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.