The Prelude by William Wordsworth, GCSE poetry. The poem: Extract from the Prelude By William Wordsworth One summer evening (led by her) I found A little boat tied to a willow tree Within a rocky cove, its usual home. Straight I unloosed her chain, and stepping in Pushed from the shore. It was an act […]
The Émigrée by Carol Rumens: GCSE poetry.
The Émigrée by Carol Rumens: GCSE poetry. The poem: The Emigrée by Carol Rumens There once was a country… I left it as a child but my memory of it is sunlight-clear for it seems I never saw it in that November which, I am told, comes to the mildest city. The worst news I […]
‘Checking Out Me History’by John Agard, GCSE poetry.
“Checking Out Me History” by John Agard – GCSE poetry The poem: Checking Out Me History by John Agard Dem tell me Dem tell me Wha dem want to tell me Bandage up me eye with me own history Blind me to me own identity Dem tell me bout 1066 and all dat Dem tell […]
‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ – Alfred Lord Tennyson, GCSE poetry
The Charge of the Light Brigade – Alfred Lord Tennyson AQA Power and Conflict Essay The poem: ‘ The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson I Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. “Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for […]
Pigeon English GCSE English Literature Revision: Top Quotes, Themes, and Tips to Get a Grade 9
🕊️ Pigeon English GCSE English Literature Revision: Top Quotes, Themes, and Tips to Get a Grade 9 📘 What is Pigeon English about? Pigeon English (2011) by Stephen Kelman follows Harrison Opoku, an 11-year-old Ghanaian immigrant living on a tough London estate. After a boy is murdered outside a Chicken & Chips shop, Harri and […]
“Anita and Me”: Grade 9 GCSE English literature Guide – Top Quotes, & Themes
“Anita and Me”: Grade 9 GCSE English literature Guide – Top Quotes, & Themes Struggling to revise for your GCSE English Literature exam? Want to try and get a Grade 9 on Anita and Me? This in-depth essay breaks down the essential themes, must-know quotes, and smart revision tips that will help you write top-level […]
A Guide to getting a GCSE grade 9 for The Prince and the Hustler: Top Quotes & Themes.
A Guide to getting a GCSE grade 9 for The Prince and the Hustler: Top Quotes & Themes. Are you revising The Prince and the Hustler for your GCSE English Literature exam? Want to do well in your essays and possibly try and get a Grade 9? Then this article should be useful for you. […]
AQA GCSE English Literature: Key Quotes You Must Know for AQA Texts (2025), Part 6
AQA GCSE English Literature: Key Quotes You Must Know for Every Text (2025), Part 6 Article 24 in the GCSE English Literature Mastery Series Welcome to the final installment of our “Key Quotes You Must Know” series, specially designed to help AQA GCSE English Literature students master every set text. In this sixth and final […]
GCSE Grade 9 English Literature Guide: Top Quotes and Themes in Leave Taking
GCSE Grade 9 English Literature Guide: Top Quotes and Themes in Leave Taking. Introduction: Why Leave Taking Matters for GCSE English Winsome Pinnock’s Leave Taking is one of the most powerful and relevant plays on the GCSE English Literature syllabus. Exploring identity, cultural displacement, mental health, and the immigrant experience in Britain, this play speaks […]
Grade 9 GCSE Guide to DNA by Dennis Kelly: Key Quotes, Themes, and Top Tips
Grade 9 GCSE Guide to DNA by Dennis Kelly: Key Quotes, Themes, and Top Tips Are you aiming for a Grade 9 in your English Literature exam? Whether you’re writing essays or preparing for your mocks, DNA by Dennis Kelly is one of the most compelling and exam-friendly plays to revise. This guide explores the […]