GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE
Our GCSE English Literature programme encourages students to engage deeply with a range of literary texts, building on critical
analysis skills.
Programme Benefits
- Tailored Instruction: Our tutors provide personalised guidance ensuring all students build confidence and proficiency in English.
- Exam Preparation: Focused practice on past GCSE papers and exam techniques to maximise student performance.
- Skill Development: Emphasis on developing skills crucial for academic success including critical thinking, textual analysis, and coherent writing.
TEXTUAL ANALYSIS
Range of Literature
Students will study significant texts, including one play by Shakespeare, a 19th-century novel, a selection of Romantic poetry, and modern British
fiction or drama.
Deep Reading
Emphasis on reading texts fluently with comprehension, making connections, and discussing themes and ideas critically.
CRITICAL THINKING
Critical Evaluation
Students will learn to evaluate a writer’s language, form, and structure, understanding how these elements contribute to a text’s meaning and impact.
Comparative Analysis
Training in comparing and contrasting texts, focusing on themes, characterisation, and literary style.
Writing Skills
Analytical Writing
Development of skills to write accurately and analytically about
literature, supporting
interpretations with textual
evidence and using
relevant literary
terminology
Literary Appreciation
Understanding Literary Heritage
Students will gain an appreciation
for the depth and power of English literary traditions, encouraging them to read widely for pleasure and preparation for higher-level literature studies
