GCSE English Literature Revision
Shakespeare. Dickens. Poetry you've never heard of before, and somehow need to analyse under exam conditions. GCSE English Literature asks a lot of you. Our teacher-written GCSE English Literature revision resources are designed to help you unlock every text, from revision notes that break down the themes, characters, and context to exam-style questions and past papers that show you exactly how to turn your ideas into marks. Got a class of GCSE English Literature students to inspire? Whether you're teaching Romeo and Juliet, A Christmas Carol, or the poetry anthology, our ready-made resources save you hours of planning so you can focus on what matters - great lessons.
GCSE English Literature Revision Resources
GCSE English Literature Exam Boards
AQA GCSE English Literature
AQA English Literature resources by exam board
Edexcel GCSE English Literature
Edexcel English Literature resources by exam board
OCR GCSE English Literature
OCR English Literature resources by exam board
WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature
WJEC Eduqas English Literature resources by exam board
GCSE English Literature Topics
1. Shakespeare
2. Post-1914 Literature
3. 19th-Century Novel
4. The Poetry Anthology
5. Unseen Poetry
- Modern Prose
- 19th-Century Novel
- Shakespeare
- Shakespeare
- Poetry from 1789 to the Present Day
- Post-1914 Prose/Drama
- 19th-Century Prose
- Unseen Poetry
- 1. Shakespeare
- 2. The 19th Century Novel
- 3. Modern Texts
- 4. The Poetry Anthology
- 5. Unseen Poetry
- 6. Exam Skills
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books do you study in GCSE English Literature?
The exact texts depend on your exam board and your school, but most students study a Shakespeare play (like Macbeth), a nineteenth-century novel (like Jekyll and Hyde), a modern text, a poetry anthology, and some unseen poetry. Not sure which texts your school is studying? Your teacher will be able to tell you.
How hard is it to get a grade 9 in GCSE English Literature?
A grade 9 is achievable, but it takes a solid revision plan and commitment. To hit a grade 9, you need to analyse what the writer is trying to say, write essays creatively, learn key quotations, themes, and characters, and practise past papers. The students who hit grade 9 aren't mini Shakespeares in the making. They’re just the most prepared and the most analytical. Put the work in, and a grade 9 is well within reach.
What is considered a pass in GCSE English Literature?
In England, a grade 4 is a standard pass and a grade 5 is a strong pass. Most sixth forms and colleges will ask for at least a grade 4 in English Literature, though some may ask for a 5, so it's worth checking the entry requirements for any courses you're interested in.
