The breakdowns of timings, marks and exam technique for Edexcel IGCSE Literature and Language A Language: Non-fiction Anthology, Transactional Writing components Literature: Unseen Poetry, Edexcel Poetry Anthology and Modern Prose components
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‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy
War Photographer Annotated Poem https://youtu.be/doV8xokcTuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS54-VkQEA4
‘Unknown Girl’ by Moniza Alvi
'Unknown Girl' Annotated Poem
‘Still I Rise’ by Maya Angelou
‘Still I Rise’ Annotated Poem
ESL Resources by Topic: Communication and Media
‘Piano’ by D H Lawrence
'Piano' Glossary of Terms Compare how Youth is presented in ‘Half-Past Two’ and ‘Piano’ 'Piano' Annotated Poem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlMv4XiUyE8
Purple Hibiscus: Low-stakes Revision Quizzing

Purple Hibiscus: Low-stakes Revision Quizzing for A-level Examinations Week 1: Explain the quotation: You must include consideration of characterisation, themes, structure of the novel, context and offer one other linking quote. “I wished Amaka would keep her voice low. I was not used to this king of conversation at the table.” p.97 “She said ‘teenagers’ [...]
Streetcar Essay Plan: Shame
‘Shame lies at the heart of each character’ In light of this statement, explore William’s presentation of self and identity in A Streetcar Named Desire. In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors. Plans:
Poems of the Decade: Essay Questions
A list of potential essay questions to form revision and speed planning practice: Compare the ways in which poets explore the idea of getting older in To My Nine-Year-Old Self by Helen Dunmore and one other poem of your choice from Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002–2011. [...]
A Streetcar Named Desire: Music
‘New Orleans is a city with a rich musical heritage, but the music in A Streetcar Named Desire is much more than a naturalistic device.’ In the light of this statement, explore Williams’ use of music in the play. Williams’ interweaves his significant use of music in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ in order to heighten [...]