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Inside this document is a list for the most common Exam Boards and recommendations for Films and shows to help students connect with Literature texts. This list includes being broken down into Shakespeare, 19th and 20th Century Texts and Poetry.
This is an extensive list that includes pros and cons to the video.
This is not a complete list by all means but gives lots of options for learners.
Includes:
AQA
PEARSON Edexcel
OCR
IGCSE
High-level quote bank for all 15 AQA Power & Conflict poems. Includes themes, devices, reader effect & zoom-in analysis. Perfect for GCSE Grades 7–9.
Macbeth Scene-by-Scene Snapshot resource – covering 10 key scenes across Acts 1 to 5. Each entry includes a plot summary, theme, key quote, and a short discussion or revision task.
Get a sneak peek at 10 top-level Power and Conflict quotes! Each one includes the theme, device, reader effect, and a zoom-in focus — perfect for GCSE English revision. Ideal for Grades 6–9.
This complete revision pack includes detailed and student-friendly character sheets for The Merchant of Venice, designed to support GCSE English Literature (suitable for AQA, OCR, and Edexcel specifications). Ideal for home learning, targeted revision, or in-class support, especially for students aiming for Grade 5–7.
Each character sheet includes:
Key background information
Role and importance in the play
Links to major themes
Key quotations with analysis
Act-by-act involvement
Additional notes for deeper insight
Characters covered:
Shylock
Antonio
Portia
Bassanio
Gratiano
Jessica
Nerissa
Lorenzo
The Duke of Venice
Perfect for:
Last-minute revision
Structuring essay responses
Character comparisons
Supporting less confident students with clear, accessible layout
This high-quality set of printable and digital Macbeth Character Revision Sheets is ideal for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC English Literature GCSEs. Each sheet is packed with everything students need to confidently revise character roles, themes, and quotes – perfect for lessons, tutoring, homework, or independent study.
What’s Included for Each Character:
Clear Background Summary – Who they are and why they matter
Why They’re Important – Plot function and thematic relevance
Key Themes Linked – Quick links to big ideas (e.g. ambition, loyalty, kingship)
Essential Quotes – With line-by-line explanations and context
Act-by-Act Breakdown – Where they appear and how their role develops
Extra Notes – Context, language form, and how to compare or contrast
Characters Covered So Far:
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
Banquo
The Witches
Macduff
King Duncan
Malcolm
Why This Resource Works:
Designed by an experienced English teacher & online tutor
Clear layout for dyslexia-friendly reading and annotation
Supports deeper understanding and high-level analysis
Great for essay planning, classroom walls, or personal revision folders
Best For:
Students aiming for Grade 5–9
Last-minute revision or structured teaching
1:1 sessions, small groups, or classroom use
This detailed character revision pack is perfect for students studying Chanda’s Secrets by Allan Stratton at GCSE level.
It includes revision sheets for key characters:
Chanda Kabelo
Mama (Lilian Kabelo)
Esther
Mrs Tafa
Jonah
Each sheet includes:
Character background and development
Importance to the story
Key themes linked to the character
Memorable quotes with explanations
Chapter-by-chapter breakdowns
Exam tips for writing about each character
This all-in-one revision booklet covers every poem in the AQA Power and Conflict cluster — perfect for students aiming for Grades 4–9.
Ideal for classwork, homework, or independent revision, this resource includes:
Student-friendly poem summaries
Key themes and context notes
3–5 top quotes per poem with zoom-in analysis
Language & structure techniques clearly explained
Quick quizzes to test understanding
Comparison grids
PEEZL paragraph model + writing scaffolds
Blank revision templates for students to personalise
Glossary of key literary terms
This pack isn’t just revision — it’s confidence in printable form. Whether used by teachers to support lessons or by students looking to sharpen their analysis, it’s the ultimate toolkit for mastering the Power and Conflict poems.
GCSE English Paper 1 Q5 – Descriptive Writing Starters Pack | Visual Prompts + Planning Grids + Model Examples
Unlock the full power of creative writing with this all-in-one descriptive writing starter pack – designed to support students preparing for AQA Paper 1 Question 5, but adaptable for all boards.
What’s Inside:
** photo prompts** (e.g., abandoned theme park, ancient forest, stormy coast)
Planning grids for each image: senses, atmosphere, figurative language
Modelled openings and endings with annotated techniques
“Show don’t tell” training – clear weak vs strong examples
Ambitious vocabulary banks for visual, auditory, and tactile description
Sentence starters to boost structure and variation
AQA mark scheme (student-friendly) breakdown for Paper 1 Q5
Self + peer assessment checklists tied to exam criteria
Bonus tips: start in medias res, experiment with sensory order, and more!
Why teachers love it:
Encourages planning before writing
Builds technical accuracy and vocabulary
Improves confidence with modelled success
Ideal for starters, homework, 1:1s, revision sessions, or full lessons
Also great for cross-class competitions and whole-department consistency.
Everything you need to teach or revise Questions 1–4 of AQA English Language Paper 2 — all in one step-by-step guide.
This professionally structured resource breaks down each reading question with:
Clear explanations of what each question tests
Sentence starters and scaffolded paragraph frames
Model answers (Grades 6–9 level)
Mini warm-up tasks and planning templates
Peer/self-assessment checklists and mark scheme
A complete themed practice paper (Technology in Education)
Perfect for:
Whole-class teaching
1:1 tuition or intervention
Homework and revision
Targeting Grades 4–9
BONUS:
Includes a printable Q1–Q4 skills summary grid and adaptive teaching notes for flexible classroom use.
Help students tackle inference, language analysis and comparison with confidence — and save yourself hours of planning.
Romeo and Juliet: Key Quotes and Literary Devices | GCSE English Literature Revision (AQA/Edexcel/WJEC)
This clear and student-friendly resource explores the most important quotes and literary devices in Romeo and Juliet, with analysis focused on GCSE assessment objectives. Ideal for AQA, Edexcel, and WJEC boards, it helps students:
Understand key themes (love, conflict, fate, identity)
Learn how to analyse quotes using precise terminology
Revise effectively for 30-mark essays and exam-style questions
Includes:
Fully explained quotations with speaker, scene, and device
Literary devices table with effects
Thematic and reader impact summary
Great for display, annotation, or last-minute revision
Perfect for:
1:1 tutoring
Classroom wall displays
Independent student revision packs
Exam warm-ups or homework tasks