This shop consists of all my A-level revision resources which helped me achieve A*, A*, A*. These resources are for A-level students studying English Literature, Classics, and History. I will also be adding essays and revision plans from GCSEs, where I achieved 6 grade 9s.
This shop consists of all my A-level revision resources which helped me achieve A*, A*, A*. These resources are for A-level students studying English Literature, Classics, and History. I will also be adding essays and revision plans from GCSEs, where I achieved 6 grade 9s.
GCSE Grade 9 History Medicine 12 marker: ‘In what ways has the role of the gov in public health changed since 1875?’
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions- fully solid essay
Main points covered:
Public Health Act 1875
Government anti-smoking campaigns
NHS and the Labour government
4 solid, complex and complete paragraphs
GCSE Grade 9 History Weimar 12 marker: ‘Explain how the Nazis created a terror state after 1933’ (12)
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions, with complex points and perspectives.
Main points covered:
Concentration camps
The SD
The gestapo
Very solid conclusion
650 words
4 solid, complex and complete paragraphs
1 page and a half long
GCSE Grade 9 ‘An Inspector Calls’ Thematic Character Analysis Essay on the Inspector
Has been written in timed conditions and the correct amount for the GCSE English Lit paper.
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper.
This would achieve full marks – the equivalent of a Grade 9
Targeted at the AQA specification but will be useful to all GCSE English Literature students
Progressive analysis of her character development throughout the play, covering all the key language, political, contextual points and themes on his character.
7 paragraphs (970 words)
Some examples of the main points covered:
Priestley’s political allegorical message
The role of consciousness
Impact of the Inspector’s use of stage directions
How he is a catalyst
Importance of having high moral standards and the use of emotive language
Awful treatment of the lower classes
solid conclusion
… and many other points to make the essays complete and solid.
A* A level extended analysis of ‘Erl-King’ by Angela Carter
Themes, language and advanced quote analysis, context, form and structure.
Extended coverage on:
How Carter presents him (4 paragraphs)
His effect on the narrator (3 big paragraphs)
How he fits into the themes of the other tales in Angela’s collection
1,033 words
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
It’s hard to find A-level analysis on Angela Carter’s gothic stories online so I hope this saves someone’s essays or revision! :)
GCSE Grade 9 ‘An Inspector Calls’ 2 Thematic Character Analysis Essay on Mrs Birling
A thematic and character analysis of Mrs Sybil Birling, from the GCSE play ‘An Inspector Calls’
Has been written in timed conditions and the correct amount for the GCSE English Lit paper.
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper.
This would achieve full marks – the equivalent of a Grade 9
Targeted at the AQA specification but will be useful to all GCSE English Literature students
Progressive analysis of her character development throughout the play, covering all the key points and themes on his character.
Some examples of the main points covered:
Solid introduction highlighting what she represents and Priestley allegorical message
How she is initially described
Her reaction to Eric being the father
How the aristocracy saw the lwoer classes as morally inferor
How her charity work is ironic and the lack of a welfare state
Conclusion including her potential feelings of remorse and Priestley’s key messages
8 solid paragraphs, 830 words, 1 page and a half typed
This is an A* A level mini essay which analyses Stanley’s aggressive behaviour towards Blanche in Scene 8 of the American Classic: A Street Car Named Desire, by Williams. Thematic links are made throughout, making it overall a high quality analysis of the Birthday party Scene.
It is an ideal full marks A level essay which can be used for revision and help for English Literature students, but could also be used for Drama students.
This A level essay analyses the role of masculinity in the play, as well as the core themes/symbolisms of light, expression, character, imagery, context and music.
GCSE Grade 9 Thematic, evaluation and language analysis of Sheila Birling in ‘An Inspector Calls’
Progressive analysis of her character development throughout the play, covering all the key points and themes on her character.
’An Inspector Calls’ essay – Grade 9 GCSE standard
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper.
This would achieve full marks – the equivalent of a Grade 9
This resource is a 850-word document, 7 paragraphs, fitting the 45mins time frame for a GCSE exam.
Targeted at the AQA specification but will be useful to all GCSE English Literature students
Some examples of the main points covered:
How Sheila is portrayed in the beginning vs. End of the play
How Sheila exemplifies the capitalist symbol
How Sheila changes
Analysis and contrast on how Sheila behaves at the end of the play
Awful treatment of the lower classes
solid conclusion
… and many other points to make the essays complete and solid.
GCSE Grade 9 ‘Macbeth’ Theme Essay ‘How is ambition explored in the play?’ 1b (32 marks)
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, play coverage, points, context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme.
905 words total, 6 big paragraphs
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
It’s hard to find thematic analysis on Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ so I hope this saves someone’s essays or revision! :)
Some of the points covered:
-Macbeth’s fatal flaw
-How it is used as motivation
-How it causes corruption
-Macduff’s ambitions
GCSE Grade9 full essay on the theme of ‘Childhood’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, grammatical points, play content coverage, complex, rare and unconventional points (YOU WILL STAND OUT!!), context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme and Dickens’ key messages.
Some of the points covered:
Solid intro
Children as a symbol of purity
What we learn as a child reflects on us as an adult
Ignorance and Want as allegories
Dickens’ key messages about politics and society
730 words
GCSE Grade 9 ‘An Inspector Calls’ 2 Thematic Character Analysis Essay on Eric
A thematic and character analysis of Eric Birling, from the GCSE play ‘An Inspector Calls’
Has been written in timed conditions and the correct amount for the GCSE English Lit paper.
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper.
This would achieve full marks – the equivalent of a Grade 9
Targeted at the AQA specification but will be useful to all GCSE English Literature students
Progressive analysis of her character development throughout the play, covering all the key points and themes on his character.
6 paragraphs (490 words)
Some examples of the main points covered:
Priestley’s political allegorical message
Linking Eric to the Oedipus complex
Analysis on the significance of Eric’s key speech
Awful treatment of the lower classes
solid conclusion
… and many other points to make the essays complete and solid.
A-level Classics Aeneid 20 marker
A* A-level Aeneid Book 6 20 Marker on whether it is optimistic or pessimistic
Complete AO1 and AO2
7 paragraphs, 740 words
Perfect amount written to be matched in exam conditions.
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
GCSE grade 9 ‘Macbeth’ Essay on the theme of Order and Disorder question 1b
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, play coverage, points, context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme.
6 paragraphs, 643 words
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
Points:
Intro
Use of disturbed weather
Duncan’s murder
Macbeth’s tyranny as a by-product of disorder
Lady Macbeth’s actions
Conclusion
It’s hard to find thematic analysis on Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ so I hope this saves someone’s essays or revision! :)
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, play coverage, points, context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme.
Paragraphs cover:
Introduction
Scrooge
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Marley Transformation
The Ghost showing their different visions
Solid conclusion
Full 2 pages, 6 big paragraphs, 1,180 words
GCSE Grade9 full essay on the theme of ‘The Supernatural’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Some of the main points:
Solid introduction - with the key message that Dickens presents the supernatural as an allegory for necessary change and rebirth in the upper strata of Victorian societies
Ghost of Christmas Past
Stave 3 Ghost of Christmas Present
Ignorance and Want
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Solid Conclusion
2 pages and a bit, 1160 words, 7 very big paragraphs
GCSE Grade9 full essay on the theme of ‘Scrooge’s attitude to change’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, grammatical points, play content coverage, complex, rare and unconventional points (YOU WILL STAND OUT!!), context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme and Dickens’ key messages.
Arguably A level standard
7 majorly big paragraphs, 1390 words, 2 pages and a bit font 11
Is written with an approach on how Scrooge is in the beginning of the play, the landslide role of the ghosts and other supernatural phenomena, the Cratchits, as well as other minor characters and Dickens’ beliefs.
A* A-level Classics Fall of the Republic Essay: ‘Cicero and Caesar were always in disagreement and opposed each other’ Use Plancus’ letter
5 paragraphs, 700 words
It is an ideal full marks A level essay which can be used for revision and help for Classics or Literature students
Perfect amount written to be matched in exam condition
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper
Sample of the introduction: The careers of Cicero and Caesar were always closely intertwined, whether it was through direct opposition or through other individuals, such as Clodius and Pompey. Despite having clear opposing values and objectives in their political lives however, at some points there were attempts at reconciling and decreasing the extent of their ‘disagreements’.
GCSE Grade9 full essay on the theme of ‘Redemption’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, play coverage, points, context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme.
Paragraphs cover:
Introduction
Scrooge
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Marley Transformation
The Ghost showing their different visions
Solid conclusion
Full 2 pages, 6 big paragraphs, 1,180 words
GCSE Grade9 full essay on the theme of ‘Poverty’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, play coverage, complex and unconventional points (YOU WILL STAND OUT!!), context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme.
11 solid paragraphs, 1146 words, 2 pages and a bit font size 12
Some of the points covered:
Solid introduction
Dickens’ political diatribe
Scrooge’s character and his treatment of others and Christmas
The Ghost of Christmas Past forcing Scrooge to reflect on his past actions
The Cratchit family in Stave 3
Tiny Tim
Scrooge’s transformation
Solid Conclusion
GCSE Grade9 full essay on the theme of ‘Setting’ in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Was awarded full marks and was written in timed conditions - this is therefore the perfect balance of quote analysis, play coverage, complex and unconventional points (YOU WILL STAND OUT!!), context and bringing the paragraphs back to the main question/theme.
9 paragraphs, 2 pages text font size 11 , 1090 words
Some of the points covered:
Solid introduction
Opening setting of the novella
The weather being presented as controlling
Christmas cheer being presented through various metaphors linked to weather
Links to darkness in the text can be linked to Scrooge’s own inner darkness
Bob Cratchit being treated as an inferior
Ghost of Christmas Past
Solid conclusion
GCSE Grade 9 Essay: The significance of Eva Smith in ‘An Inspector Calls’, the 20th century play written by JB Priestley
An Inspector Calls essay – Grade 9 GCSE standard
This high-level essay has been well structured, concise and efficient paper.
This would achieve full marks – the equivalent of a Grade 9
This resource is a 717-word document, fitting the 45mins time frame for a GCSE exam.
Targeted at the AQA specification but will be useful to all GCSE English Literature students
Covers:
Consistent context for each point and quotes
Quotes and key references made at all times.
Underrated/forgotten/unique context links eg. the significance of Eva’s surname
How she’s a symbol for the working classes
Her graphic death
How she teaches a lesson to the Birling family
Her role in being a symbol for those with no voice in society
Conclusion summarising all the analysis covered