‘Prayer Before Birth’ by Louis MacNeice

The content describes a video lesson analyzing the poem "Prayer Before Birth," focusing on language, repetition, voice, and structure. It aims to help students improve their analytical skills for GCSE and IGCSE Literature by providing strategies for effective poetry responses during exams, suitable for independent study and homework.

‘Piano’ by D H Lawrence

The content provides resources for students studying the poem "Piano," including a glossary of terms and an annotated version of the poem. It features a video analysis aimed at GCSE and IGCSE students, breaking down language, structure, and key quotations to enhance analytical writing and exam preparation skills.

‘Half-past Two’ by U A Fanthorpe

The content focuses on a podcast analyzing the poem "Half-past Two," emphasizing language, narrative voice, and structure. It is aimed at GCSE and IGCSE Literature students, offering exam-focused commentary to help them understand imagery and shifts in time. This resource supports independent study and enhances students' analytical skills for exams.

Wordsworth and Keats: Exemplar Analysis

Wordsworth and Keats: Exemplar Analysis

William Wordsworth and John Keats explore change through Nature's symbolism in their poetry, focusing on themes of aging and loss, while accepting these transitions. Both authors celebrate the natural cycle of life, using the seasons to illustrate change, highlighting a comforting connection to Nature and a shared spiritual experience among humanity.

Tier 2 Vocabulary

Tier 2 Vocabulary

A compendium of all the Tier 2 vocabulary lists for English Literature, Language and ESL Blog Posts on Vocabulary Embedding Vocabulary into the Curriculum: Romeo and Juliet Word of the Week: Case Studies Key Stage 3 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Tier 2 Vocabulary A Midsummer Night's Dream: Tier 2 Vocabulary Korean Translations Dystopian Literature: Tier [...]

The Handmaid’s Tale: Homework Study Schedule

The Handmaid’s Tale: Homework Study Schedule

Week 1: Read the background of the text in your critical Resource Booklet Consolidate classwork on โ€˜Dedications and Epigraphsโ€™. Read, highlight and annotate these pages. In your own words explain and unpack the layers of meaning in Sufi Mysticism Read the following links and add to your comparative list the real-world history which influenced events [...]

King Lear: Tragedy of Kingship

King Lear: Tragedy of Kingship

The content provides resources on William Shakespeare's "King Lear," focusing on a list of 40 Tier 2 academic vocabulary words essential to the play. This vocabulary aids students, especially English learners, in understanding complex terms. It supports curriculum planning and enhances engagement with the play for GCSE and A-level studies.

Purple Hibiscus: Low-stakes Revision Quizzing

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. โ€œI wished Amaka would keep her voice low. I was not used to this king of conversation at the table.โ€ p.97 โ€œShe said โ€˜teenagersโ€™ [...]