GCSE English Literature monthly workshops-

Unravel Stevenson’s dark tale — and learn how to write sharp, insightful exam answers with confidence.

This workshop helps students get to grips with Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by focusing on the key skills needed to succeed in GCSE English Literature: language, form, structure, and context.

We’ll explore Stevenson’s rich and unsettling use of language, from gothic imagery and symbolism to his carefully chosen words that reflect duality, secrecy, and Victorian fears. Students will learn how structural choices like shifting perspectives, withheld information, and the novella’s compact form build tension and mirror the theme of hidden identities.

Context is at the heart of understanding this text. Students will examine Victorian society’s moral codes, scientific advancements, religious beliefs, and the anxieties of the time, showing how these ideas are woven into the narrative. They’ll learn how to use this knowledge naturally to deepen their analysis, not just repeat facts.

Through clear teaching, practical guidance, and targeted feedback, students will gain the confidence to produce focused, thoughtful, and exam-ready responses. By the end of the course, they’ll have a strong grasp of the novella and know exactly how to write about it under exam conditions.

Learn how to approach the Shakespeare and 19th-century novel questions with confidence, structure, and clarity.

This workshop is designed to give students a clear, repeatable strategy for tackling AQA Paper 1. Rather than focusing on individual texts, we focus on how to answer the questions effectively so students can apply their knowledge under real exam conditions.

Students will learn how to:

Unpick Shakespeare and 19th-century novel extracts with precision

Structure their responses clearly to hit the top bands

Integrate references and analysis smoothly

Manage their time and stay focused under pressure

Avoid common mistakes that cost marks

Through clear teaching, guided practice, and model answers, students will leave with a strong, practical strategy they can apply to any Shakespeare or 19th-century novel question, giving them the tools to feel confident and in control on exam day.

Master the skills and strategies needed to tackle Modern Texts, Poetry, and Unseen Poetry with confidence.

This workshop is designed to give students a clear, structured approach to answering AQA Paper 2, focusing on exam technique, timing, and how to meet the mark scheme effectively. It’s not about reteaching the texts; it’s about giving students the tools to use their knowledge under pressure.

Students will learn how to:

Plan and structure strong responses for the modern text essay.

Select and use key quotes effectively to support ideas.

Compare poems clearly and confidently in the comparative poetry question.

Approach unseen poetry with a simple, repeatable method that works for any poem.

Manage time effectively across all three sections of the paper.

Through clear teaching, guided practice, and examiner-informed strategies, students will build the confidence and clarity needed to handle Paper 2’s demands, turning their knowledge into well-structured, insightful answers that get results.