GCSE English Literature Study Guide

Comprehensive guides to GCSE set texts offer targeted, detailed notes and analysis to lead students through their chosen text

1. Walkthrough – Builds understanding of the chosen text with insightful and relevant commentary and analysis. All scenes are concisely summarised, then examined in detail.
2. Whole-text Analysis – Explores: Characterisation • Relationships • Setting • Themes • Ideas and Messages • Language • Form • Structure • Context

Woven into the analysis throughout you will find:

• Discussion prompts to encourage debate and individual interpretation
• Active learning tasks to deepen understanding
• Essay tips and questions for excellent exam practice
• Key term definitions to ensure students grasp difficult concepts

Suggested answers are provided for questions and activities.

The perfect companion to our Activity Packs.