GCSE English Essentials

If you’re studying J.B. Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls’ in GCSE English, this smashing Text Guide contains everything you need to get the best marks possible for your essays!

It’s packed with crystal-clear, easy-to-read notes on the plot, characters, themes, writer’s techniques and historical background. There’s also a selection of practice questions in each section - these will test your understanding and give your exam technique a workout. And it’s rounded off with a section of in-depth exam advice, all fully up to date for the latest Grade 9-1 exams!

For even more practice, a matching Workbook and Revision Question Cards are also available.

What better way to put your detective skills to the test than with this An Inspector Calls Workbook — suitable for all the latest Grade 9-1 GCSE English Literature exams! It’s brimming with brilliant questions on the plot, characters, context, themes and the writer’s techniques — including answers at the back.

To unravel the exam mystery we’ve also included a section of exercises for you to practise the different skills needed for the exam. There’s even a cheeky comic strip that summarises the whole play.

This Workbook is perfectly matched to our An Inspector Calls Text Guide and Revision Question Cards.

If you really want to make sure you know J.B Priestley's An Inspector Calls, reading through your study notes just isn’t enough — you need to test yourself and that’s where these Grade 9-1 GCSE English Literature Revision Question Cards come in!

There are 63 cards in the pack covering the key characters, themes, context, writer's techniques, plot and key events. There's also a section of cards focussing on key quotes in the text — great for helping to learn quotes in preparation for the exam.

Each card starts off with quick questions to warm you up, followed by harder questions that require more thought, plus revision and exam tips. Flip the card over and you’ll find full answers to each question, carefully written to help you understand everything you need to know.

Don't miss our matching An Inspector Calls Text Guide and Text Guide Workbook.

This handsome Text Guide is a smashing GCSE-level companion to Macbeth — and it's ideal for all GCSE English exams. There’s an Introduction section that summarises the key elements of the play, followed by in-depth notes on the characters, themes, language, historical background and more. The layout is clear and easy to use, with photographs from film and stage productions to help set the scene.

We’ve also included practice questions in every section to get you thinking, plus detailed essay-writing advice to help improve your grades. There’s even a comic strip version of the play at the back. It’s the complete package!

For even more practice, a matching Workbook and Revision Question Cards are also available.

This Macbeth Workbook has no evil spell cast over it… instead it’s everything students need to have an excellent stab at Grade 9-1 GCSE English Literature! It’s bubbling with brilliant questions on the plot, characters, context, themes and Shakespeare’s techniques — with answers included at the back.

We’ve also included a section of exercises for practising the different skills needed for the exam. And finally, the book is rounded off with a comic strip that summarises the whole play.

This Workbook is perfectly matched to our Macbeth Text Guide and Revision Question Cards.

Do you wish it could be Christmas every day? This smashing Text Guide is the next best thing — it contains everything students need to write top-grade essays about A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It’s suitable for all GCSE English exams!

Inside, you’ll find clear, thorough notes on the novel’s context, plot, characters, themes and the writer’s techniques - with quick questions, in-depth questions and exam-style questions included at the end of every section. There’s also detailed exam advice to help you improve your grades, plus a cartoon-strip summary that recaps all the important plot points.

For even more practice, a matching Workbook and Revision Question Cards are also available.

It’s easy to think bah, humbug to exams — but this fantastic Workbook for A Christmas Carol has everything needed for success in Grade 9-1 GCSE English Literature! It’s brimming with brilliant questions on the plot, characters, context, themes and the writer’s techniques — with answers included at the back.

To fill you with festive cheer there’s also a section of exercises for you to practise the different skills needed for the exam. And finally, the book is rounded off with a merry comic strip that summarises the whole novel.

This Workbook is perfectly matched to our A Christmas Carol Text Guide and Revision Question Cards.

This superb GCSE Poetry Guide covers the entire “Power and Conflict” cluster from the AQA Anthology of Poetry!

The full text of every poem is included, with clear, concise notes on the meaning, form, structure and language — plus questions to help students develop their personal responses. And since it’s crucial to be able to compare the poems, we’ve included in-depth sections on the themes and poetic techniques found in the cluster.

There are practice questions and exam-style questions at the end of each section, and the book is rounded off with plenty of detailed exam advice — including the chance to improve and mark sample answers using a realistic mark scheme. Perfect for getting to grips with exactly what the examiners are looking for!

For even more practice this Poetry Guide matches our Power & Conflict Poetry Workbook (ACHW42).

Not only that, it has a separate exam-buster section that has plenty of exercises that build the different skills needed for the exam. To round things off, there are comprehensive sample answers to every question.

This Workbook matches our Power and Conflict Poetry Guide (ACHR43) or it can be used on its own.

This Complete Revision & Practice book is a superb all-in-one guide to success in Grade 9-1 AQA GCSE English Language! It’s perfectly matched to the AQA requirements, with clear study notes and examples that explain every reading and writing skill. There’s also a huge range of practice on offer, including warm-up questions and exam-style questions for every topic.

What’s more, we’ve included plenty of in-depth advice for the exams, including fully worked sample exams (Paper 1 and Paper 2) with graded answers to show students exactly what’s required for each grade. The book is rounded off with a full set of practice exams for students to try for themselves — ideal for final preparation ahead of the real tests!

Plus, we’ve thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet — you'll have access via 'My Online Products' on the CGP website from the moment you place your order. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access.

Every Reading and Writing skill is covered, with plenty of sample texts throughout the book. There’s also a section where students can mark sample answers to exam questions — perfect for getting to grips with what the examiners are looking for. And at the end of the book, there’s a full set of practice papers for realistic exam preparation.

Complete study notes for this course are available in our matching Revision Guide.

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Each section contains clear notes and worked examples that explain all the important rules, with plenty of tips on how to avoid common mistakes. There are also practice questions to test the key skills, plus exam-style proofreading practice to help students identify and correct mistakes (answers are included at the back). The book is rounded off with a section of advice for the exams and a useful glossary for reference.

What's more, a free Online Edition of the whole book is included — just use the unique code printed on the first page to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet!

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Stop exam stress in its tracks with CGP's splendiferous* How To Revise book. It’s the ultimate guide to GCSE revision from THE exam experts.

There’s a huge range of advice covering everything from effective study techniques to tips for specific subjects. Plus, we've thrown in a load of helpful checklists, timetables and planners to make sure students are 100% ready for the exams. A free Online Edition is also included – just in case your book runs out of battery — you'll have access via 'My Online Products' on the CGP website from the moment you place your order. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access.

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