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Category: English

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 ameliacarruthers English, GCSE English

An essay analysis of “Partition” and “What were They Like” (OCR)

Not to fear – poetry is one of the simplest, most beautiful ways for authors to express meaning, and also – some of the shortest pieces you’ll have to analyse (hooray).

June 23, 2020 ameliacarruthers English, GCSE English, Uncategorized

Revising Lord of the Flies: Key Quotes and Themes

Most English Literature exams follow the same pattern of asking students to analyse a specific set passage from a text...

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 ameliacarruthers English, GCSE English

Storm on the Island and The Prelude: GCSE Poem Analysis

The theme of nature, and our societal and personal battles with the natural environment, forms a key part of...

April 14, 2020April 20, 2020 ameliacarruthers Adult English, English, GCSE English, KS2 & KS3 English

What’s the difference between themes, motifs and symbols?

Themes, motifs and symbols are all commonly discussed in English lessons – but students are often left confused on the exact definitions...

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 ameliacarruthers English, GCSE English

Revising Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Key Quotes and Themes

When revising any texts for GCSE English Literature, making sure that you are confident with the overall narrative is the first place to start...

March 30, 2020March 31, 2020 ameliacarruthers Adult English, English, GCSE English, KS2 & KS3 English

Focus on: English Grammar Terminology

In the UK schooling system, whether at 11+, 13+, GCSE or A Level – formal grammar does play a large part of studies...

March 28, 2020March 28, 2020 ameliacarruthers English, GCSE English

Getting started with Jekyll and Hyde: Key Context

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is one of the most challenging texts set at GCSE level, but also one of the most rewarding...

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 ameliacarruthers English, GCSE English

Lord of the Flies: Chapter 1 Close Analysis (“The Sound of the Shell”)

Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a commonly set text for GCSE English Literature. It deals with key themes of...

March 23, 2020March 24, 2020 ameliacarruthers English, GCSE English

AQA “Power and Conflict”: Ozymandias and Kamikaze analysis

The current educational situation is more challenging than ever, with closing schools and exam uncertainties impacting students...

December 9, 2019March 23, 2020 ameliacarruthers Adult English, English, Grammar

Curious Cats: Reported Questions

When learning English as a Foreign Language, reported speech (the subject of a previous blog) and reported questions can often be a tricky topic...

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