GCSE English literature revision resources

Updated for 2023/2024 exams. Ensure your English literature students are on the right track with this collection of hand-picked English literature paper 1 and paper 2 revision resources. From English literature practice questions and assessment materials to teacher-led activities and knowledge organisers on a range of exam set texts and unseen poetry analysis for GCSE and IGCSE.

GCSE and iGCSE English literature revision resources

Exam questions and practice papers for English literature

CIE Macbeth 14 extracts with questions for IGCSE
Walbere

CIE Macbeth 14 extracts with questions for IGCSE

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14 extracts of around 60 lines each, followed by 2 questions, as in the sample paper, to provide exam practice and to help with revision for students studying for the Cambridge Literature IGCSE. The sheets can be edited if a different question focus is required
Jekyll and Hyde Exam Questions
PateResources

Jekyll and Hyde Exam Questions

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This pack focuses on revising the AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1, Section B: 19th Century novel - The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde. A Word document is included with twelve exam-style questions that can be given to students: as extra revision, as practice papers, during lessons, for...
Macbeth Exam Questions GCSE English Literature
magicalmindslearning

Macbeth Exam Questions GCSE English Literature

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**Macbeth Exam Questions GCSE** This resource contains ten specimen exam style essay questions on Macbeth, with extracts. They lend for perfect practice in the run up to mock exams and the 2021 real GCSEs. These questions in particular mimic the AQA exam board. However, they are also useful for oth...
80 AQA Macbeth Practice Questions!
Rachel Fernandez

80 AQA Macbeth Practice Questions!

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All the Macbeth practice questions you'll ever need! These questions are formatted to match AQA Literature Paper 1, Section A Macbeth questions. Every part of the play is included with a variety of questions for each extract.

Teacher-led English literature revision lessons

Random Question Generator - GCSE English Revision
Bizziebee

Random Question Generator - GCSE English Revision

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This is an interactive random question generator for GCSE English students. Ideal for a starter or plenary activity, it develops students' recall skills in preparation for their Literature exams. Simply click to generate 5 questions of any of the 4 topics and then click to reveal the answers. In ...
Literary Devices Quiz
Tess Moon

Literary Devices Quiz

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A good formative or summative revision tool. This quiz is included in my "Literary Devices" pack (22 lessons covering all different language techniques geared at KS3-4) but am posting it for free as it can be used separately. Enjoy :)
An Inspector Calls Revision
EnglishGCSEcouk

An Inspector Calls Revision

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An Inspector Calls 2x hours. A fully differentiated 2 hour lesson to prepare students for the AQA Literature Paper 2 exam. Could be used as an overview lesson or a revision session. Includes resources on historical context, character and themes to get your students ready! **Check out our [English S...
Macbeth Quiz
creativesquirrel

Macbeth Quiz

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A fantastic and well presented quiz to help learners revise some of the key elements of Macbeth. This includes questions on: * Character * Context * Structure * Quotations * Plot * Word Definitions and more! This quiz contains 50 slides and a useful ten-second animated timer. Perfect as an end ...
Power and Conflict Context Lessons
EnglishGCSEcouk

Power and Conflict Context Lessons

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Power and Conflict context worksheets that could be used as starters, homework, cover lessons, part of extended projects and more. Includes worksheets on Poppies, Remains, War Photographer, Kamikaze, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Storm on the Island, Exposure and Bayonet Charge. Students use the ...

Student-led English literature revision activities

'An Inspector Calls' Revision Board Game
yellow1c

'An Inspector Calls' Revision Board Game

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This activity takes a wee while to set up but it is really worth it and can be used year on year from then on. It is a revision board game to help consolidate information from the drama 'An Inspector Calls'. The board itself was made up by me, however the questions were made up by my students s...
Jekyll and Hyde Quote Summary for GCSE
lucaslyko

Jekyll and Hyde Quote Summary for GCSE

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This is a summary of quotes by chapter with a relevant description or explanation for each. It is a useful resource with which to create mind maps for each character, theme etc. It was made for my own revision for sitting in 2017 for the new GCSE specification 9-1 for literature. I hope it can be ...
Unseen Poetry Revision Worksheet
Hmgilm

Unseen Poetry Revision Worksheet

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Tackling an unseen poem can be a daunting task. Students need to know the process, as well as feel confident in analysing a poem. These step by step revision tasks will help a student work through their approach to an unseen poem, from the initial reading to the written essay. The tasks are suppor...
Romeo and Juliet Revision Cards
LucyBee28

Romeo and Juliet Revision Cards

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Set of mini character revision cards for students to fill out. Excellent way for students to build up their revision and re-call. Focus of key characters in Romeo and Juliet. Great for Year 10&11.
An Inspector Calls: Sheila Birling Exam Plan
English271217

An Inspector Calls: Sheila Birling Exam Plan

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Quotes and notes to help plan for 'An Inspector Calls' exam questions on Sheila Birling. This resource can be used by all classes and helps students break down each key quotation and offer valuable analyses and commentary on each statement. Used throughout the play, students form critical analyses...

Knowledge organisers for English literature

Blank Knowledge Organisers
clairejp123

Blank Knowledge Organisers

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1. KS3 MAGIC, FANTASY and SUPERNATURAL 2. KS4: Power and Conflict Poetry 3. KS4: Unseen Poetry 4. KS4: Shakespeare 5. KS4: 19th Century Novel 6. KS4: An Inspector Calls
An Inspector Calls Knowledge Organiser
EnglishGCSEcouk

An Inspector Calls Knowledge Organiser

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This An Inspector Calls knowledge organiser or revision mat on JB Priestley's classic text includes detailed notes on all the characters, the key themes, the most important linguistic devices, key areas of form, important contextual information, key themes, key quotes and more. The resource is best ...
'Macbeth' Knowledge Organiser
EnglishResourceHub

'Macbeth' Knowledge Organiser

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A knowledge organiser to support the teaching of Shakespeare's Macbeth at GCSE and KS3. Please note: knowledge organiser has been designed with the intention of being printed in A3 format.
Unseen Poetry Knowledge Organiser
creativesquirrel

Unseen Poetry Knowledge Organiser

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A visually-appealing and detailed resource for Unseen Poetry elements of English Literature examinations. It is ideal to be used as a revision resource or as part of a lesson to support students in their analysis of unseen poetry. This A4 document contains an explanation of all key language an...
'Jekyll and Hyde' Knowledge Organiser
EnglishResourceHub

'Jekyll and Hyde' Knowledge Organiser

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A knowledge organiser to support the teaching of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' at GCSE and KS3. Please note: the knowledge organiser has been designed with the intention of being printed in A3 format.

GCSE revision resources

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