GCSE Revision Tips

GCSE English Literature – 10 Revision Ideas

1. Character Instagram Profiles
   Create mock Instagram accounts for key characters (e.g. Macbeth, Sheila Birling, Romeo). Write captions and hashtags that reflect their personality and development.
   
   

2. Quote Flashcards with a Twist
   Instead of basic flashcards, colour-code them by theme or emotion (e.g. red for anger, blue for love). Add doodles or emojis that help you visualise the quote’s meaning.
   
   

3. Thematic Mind Map Mural
   Dedicate a wall or big sheet of paper to mind maps linking themes, symbols, and characters across texts (e.g. power in Macbeth vs. Animal Farm).
   
   

4. "Hot Seat" Drama Game
   Sit in the “hot seat” as a character from your text while a friend (or AI chatbot!) interviews you. Answer in character to deepen understanding of motives and relationships.
   
   

5. Plot Timeline Bracelet
   Use coloured beads or string to represent key events in a story. Each colour stands for a mood or turning point — helps recall sequence visually.
   
   

6. Poetry Playlist
   Match each poem to a modern song that shares similar themes or emotions. Write short notes explaining your choices.
   
   

7. Literary Speed-Dating
   Write a short “dating profile” for each character, then “match” them based on shared themes, motives, or experiences.
   
   

8. Quote Scavenger Hunt
   Hide sticky notes with important quotes around your room or house. As you find them, explain their meaning aloud — great for memory and speaking skills.
   
   

9. Film Director Challenge
   Plan a modern adaptation of a key scene — pick setting, costumes, and lighting. This helps you think about tone, atmosphere, and audience interpretation.
   
   

10. Theme Collages
    Create digital or paper collages that visually represent key themes (e.g. ambition, guilt, social class) using magazine cuttings, photos, or symbols.