Frankenstein, a gothic fiction written between the Romantic era and the Enlightenment era by Mary Shelley in 1817. Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go, a subverted dystopian novel published in 2005, is set in an alternate England in the late 1990s. The natural world is highly valued by both Ishiguro and Shelley, as they both [...]
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William Blake: ‘The Sick Rose’ Experience
Delve into the haunting beauty of William Blake’s The Sick Rose with Awaken English — your trusted platform for high-quality English Literature resources. Whether you're a teacher planning a lesson or a student preparing for exams, our expertly designed materials offer insightful support for studying this powerful Romantic poem. Explore in-depth analysis of The Sick [...]
How is Nature presented in Romantic Poetry?
Exploring the role of Nature in the works of Romantic Poets William Blake and William Wordsworth. Nature is presented as an essential constituent within Romantic poetry, encompassing the intrinsic pastoral reverence of poets belonging to the Romantic movement. Both William Blake and William Wordsworth are avid disciples of the championing of the natural world and [...]
A-level English Language Podcasts
A compendium of useful podcasts to stretch your understanding, explore new aspects of A-level Language beyond our curriculum, revise some of our key concepts and to see them in use. The World in Words Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them hosted by Patrick Cox. Lingthusiasm A podcast [...]
A-level English Language: Crafting Language
Resources and supportive tools for 9EN03 Crafting Language Coursework Overview: You will select one genre to research for your assignment. You will produce two pieces of writing in this genre, differentiated by function and/or audience. Examples of genres they might choose include: ● feature articles● journalist interviews● speeches● scripted presentations● dramatic monologues● short stories● travel [...]
Post-16 Support
A compendium of useful links to help you on your journey through Post-16, applying for Universities around the world and Careers: British Curriculum American Curriculum UAE Curriculum Around the World Worldwide Sholarship Portal World University Rankings Studying in Europe: Times Higher Education Ranking - Best European Universities Study in Europe 2021: Deadlines EUNICAS European Universities [...]
Transactional Writing: Survival Stories
Preparation for Section B Transactional Writing which is thematically linked to the Section A topics and Non-Fiction extracts. Edexcel Non-Fiction Texts linked to survival and adventure: Explorers or boys messing about? Either way, taxpayer gets the rescue bill The Explorer’s Daughter Between a Rock and a Hard Place Wilderness Adventures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VG-WYPtpCQ Arctic Adventures Arctic Survival [...]
Never Let Me Go: Key Quotations by Theme
Settings “A car was a rarity. And the sight of one in the distance was sometimes enough to cause bedlam during a class” p34 “Miss Emily…we probably recognised that it was her presence, intimidating thought it was, that made us feel so safe at Hailsham.” P39 “Normal people outside” p69 “One of the boys asked [...]
Between a Rock and a Hard Place Analysis Breakdown
A breakdown of the non-fiction text from the Edexcel English Language Non-Fiction Anthology. Exploring GAPS, title analysis and a paragraph by paragraph coverage of indicative content. Useful for supporting student revision and embedding sound understanding of linguistic features within the text. Subscriber Content Genre: Memoir of a traumatic event Audience: general audience; outdoors enthusiasts; readers [...]
Othello: Knowledge Organiser
This Othello Knowledge Organiser offers insights into critical theory, intertextuality, and context, alongside significant Biblical references within the text. It includes key character quotations, useful epithets, and Tier 2 Vocabulary. Subscribers can download the organiser and gain access to additional Othello resources by logging in or subscribing today.
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