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We’ve got another fantastic set of live lessons next week, designed to build confidence, improve analysis skills and help students understand exactly what examiners are looking for in both AQA and Edexcel GCSE English. 🧪 Wednesday 6:30–7:00pm Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – The Theme of Mystery and Tension In this lesson, students will explore how Stevenson creates mystery and tension throughout the novella. We’ll cover: • How mystery is introduced and developed • Key moments and quotations linked to tension • How to analyse Stevenson’s methods clearly • Links to AQA and Edexcel assessment objectives • Opportunities for students to contribute and practise ideas This is a key theme that appears regularly in exam questions. 🎄 Wednesday 7:00–7:30pm A Christmas Carol – Marley and the Ghosts: How They Help Scrooge Change This lesson will focus on Marley and the three spirits, and how Dickens uses them to drive Scrooge’s transformation. We'll cover: • The role of each ghost • How Dickens presents change and redemption • Key quotations and how to analyse them • How to build strong analytical responses • Direct links to AQA and Edexcel exam requirements ✍️ Sunday 5:00–6:00pm English Language – Analysis Skills (AQA and Edexcel) We'll cover: • How to analyse language and writer’s methods• How to explain effects clearly • How to write stronger, more detailed responses • Skills that apply across both AQA and Edexcel Language papers This is essential preparation for both mocks and final exams. So how do you join? • Just go to the 'calendar' tab at the top of the page • Locate the day the lesson falls on • Identify the lesson and select the Google Meet link

Which GCSE character would order a pumpkin spiced latte? Who’s definitely a black coffee person? List a few: - Scrooge: Cold brew. No milk. No joy. - Sheila Birling: Oat milk flat white with a shot of self-awareness. - Macbeth: Double espresso... for the murder plans. - What would your GCSE character be drinking? Let's get creative. I would love to hear your ideas below.

With less than 3 months until the English exams, we would love to get YOUR ideas. What would you like to see in our live lessons from next week? Tick all that apply and we will try our best to accomodate.

Now we are into February, there are less than 3 months until the English Literature exams, four months until all English exams are over! Jump in on these lessons to improve your skills, understanding and writing abilities. Here’s what’s coming up 👇 ✍️ Monday – AQA Language Focus (suitable to develop skills for Edexcel and Eduqas) 🕡 6:30–7:00PM – Paper 2, Question 3: Language analysis - how to add depth to your analysis and multiple interpretations 🕖 7:00–7:30PM – Paper 2, Question 4: Comparing attitudes and perspectives from two different texts ➡️ A must attend for students looking to master English Language. https://meet.google.com/ueo-utkt-ivd 📝 Tuesday – Exam Paper Practice Hour (LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE) 🕕 6:00-7:00PM – Guided Exam Paper Practice with Tutor Support ✅ Students MUST book 24 hours in advance 📩 Email your focus (e.g. paper, question, text) to the tutor ([email protected]) 🧠 Real time feedback, timed practice and progress tracking! 🎭 Wednesday – Literature Double Feature (AQA AND EDEXCEL) 🕡 6:30–7:00PM – Romeo & Juliet question on the theme of death. Teacher modelling how to plan and structure written response 🕖 7:00–7:30PM – Macbeth question on Lady Macbeth as a vulnerable character. Teacher modelling how to plan and structure written response ➡️ Ideal for building essay skills ahead of mock exams or GCSEs https://meet.google.com/nsn-kihb-rpx?authuser=0 💌 Friday – Poetry Power Hour 🕔 5:00–6:00PM – AQA Power and Conflict poem - Annotation of Bayonet Charge considering the impact of conflict. 🧠 Perfect for AQA students working on their poetry anthology skills or other exam boards working on unseen poetry. https://meet.google.com/mtz-jera-kge