This helpful revision guide includes key themes, context, motifs, a summary and language analysis of this poem from the AQA AS Level anthology.

A model essay (that would be well into the highest band) that answers the question: “Starting with this speech, explore how Shakespeare presents how characters change in the play”. Can be used for students to compare their answers to or in class as an analysis task (e.g picking out the technique, word analysis, context, etc.). Specifically designed for the AQA GCSE English specification but can be used on any exam board that uses this Shakespearean text.

These documents contain all the essential key terms and phrases necessary for studying A/AS Level AQA English lang and lit course. Great for revision. Info about lexis, semantics, phonology, graphology, pragmatics, grammar and discourse.

A sheet exploring the theme of Education in Animal Farm by George Orwell. Includes key moments in the book, context (about communist Russia), key quote analysis and a summary. This is very useful for Year 10/11 students wishing to revise for their exams. NOTE: cover image not my own.

GCSE English Literature revision for Jekyll and Hyde. Specifically designed for the AQA course, higher students. Gives a brief summary of each chapter and some analysis of quotes. Great for revision and helping to remember the novel.

A summary of how Benedick changes throughout the play, particularly after the “gulling” scene. Suitable for GCSE English literature and designed specifically as a revision tool for the AQA course. Helps students learn quotes and understand Shakspearean language. Provides detailed analysis, links to context and the rest of the play. Can be used for homework or in class.

This is a model answer (at least high band 5) that answers the questions: “Explore how Shakespeare presents Benedick’s attitudes to love”. This also accompanies an extract from the play. Perfect for AQA GCSE English Lit 9-1 course.

A summary of some key themes and techniques used by Shakespeare in “Much Ado about Nothing”. Suitable for GCSE English literature and designed specifically as a revision tool for the AQA course. Helps students learn quotes and understand Shakspearean language. Provides detailed analysis, links to context and the rest of the play. Can be used for homework or in class.

3 exam questions that answer: “On page 8, re-read from “But they woke at dawn as usual…” to “it was all their own”. How does Orwell use language here to convey the animals’ reactions? You could include the writer’s choice of: Words and phrases Language features and techniques Sentence forms” and: “Q2) How has Orwell structured the text to interest you as a reader?” As well as: “Q3) “Animal Farm is really about how language erodes people’s ability to think for themselves”. To what extent do you agree?” All are model answers and into the top band for the AQA GCSE English Literature specification (but of course could be used for any course). Handy for analysing in revision and getting students to write their own versions. Contains detailed language analysis and key terms, as well as intergrated quotations.

A handy homemade guide full of tips and tricks to help you (or your GCSE English class!) write a persuasive speech. includes easy-to-understand definitions and examples as well as telling you how to structure your answer. Perfect for last minute revision or help with homework for more-able (top set) students in Years 10 and 11.

A summary of how Shakespeare presents Don John in Act 1 in the play “Much Ado about Nothing”. Suitable for GCSE English literature and designed specifically as a revision tool for the AQA course. Helps students learn quotes and understand Shakspearean language. Provides detailed analysis, links to context and the rest of the play. Can be used for homework or in class.

A model answer (top grades) to the question: “How does the poet present the mother’s thoughts and feelings about her son leaving home to join the army?”. This answer is an unseen poetry practice, however you could use this essay to analyse and “mark” with students in class or for homework. Designed specifically for the AQA GCSE English Lit Power and Conflict poetry cluster for “Poppies” by Jane Weir, but could be used for any exam board that uses this poem. Explores symbolism, structure, allusion and word analysis.

A summary of how Shakespeare intergrates the theme of honour in “Much Ado” Suitable for GCSE English literature and designed specifically as a revision tool for the AQA course. Helps students learn quotes and understand Shakspearean language. Provides detailed analysis, links to context and the rest of the play. Can be used for homework or in class.

A Summary of some quotes in Shakespeare’s comedy, along with a detailed analysis of each of them and how they link to context and different points in the play

A model exam question answer (in band 5, at least) for the question: “How does Orwell present the feelings and attitudes of the other animals towards the pigs in Animal Farm?”. Perfect for the AQA GCSE English Literature 9-1 course .

A simple revision sheet for AQA GCSE English lit Jekyll and Hyde - Chapter 1. Has space at the bottom for students to make their own notes/comments/language analysis whilst reading. Great revision tool for outside the classroom or homework.

A summary of how Hero attacks Beatrice during the “gulling” scene. Suitable for GCSE English literature and designed specifically as a revision tool for the AQA course. Helps students learn quotes and understand Shakspearean language. Provides detailed analysis, links to context and the rest of the play. Can be used for homework or in class.

A model answer (band 5, at least) for the question : “Explore how Stevenson presents Hyde as an evil character in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”. Should be an accompanying extract. Written for the AQA GCSE 9-1 spec (English Lit).

A helpful revision sheet with some key quotes and in depth analysis of “London” by William Blake and “The Prelude: stealing the boat” by William Wordsworth, using techniques such as oxymoron, personification and metaphor. Explores the structure, context, form and language of each poem and their similarities and differences. Designed specifically for AQA GCSE English Lit (higher ability sets), studying the Power and Conflict poetry anthology.