GCSE Romeo and Juliet Revision Course - October

GCSE Romeo and Juliet Revision Course - October

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About the Course


Our intensive Romeo and Juliet revision course runs from 9:30am – 3:30pm (with regular breaks throughout the day) and is designed to give students the confidence and skills they need to succeed in their GCSE English Literature exam.


Who Is This Course For?


This course is ideal for Year 10 and Year 11 students studying Romeo and Juliet as part of their GCSE English Literature course. All content is tailored to match the exam requirements, with guidance on how to approach both shorter extract-based questions and whole-text essay responses.


Topics Covered:


We will review and practise all key aspects of Romeo and Juliet, including:

  • Plot overview and key scenes

  • Character studies (Romeo, Juliet, the Nurse, Mercutio, Tybalt, Friar Lawrence, and others)

  • Major themes (love, conflict, family, fate, honour, youth and age)

  • Key quotations and close analysis

  • Context (Elizabethan society, family honour, Shakespeare’s audience, and historical background)

  • Exam technique for extract and essay-style questions

Students will:


  • Revise key knowledge with clear, structured teaching.

  • ⁠Practise exam-style questions to strengthen technique and timing.

  • Explore key scenes and quotations with step-by-step analysis.

  • Develop exam skills to maximise marks and avoid common pitfalls.


By the end of the day, students will leave with stronger knowledge, improved confidence, and a clear strategy for tackling Romeo and Juliet in their English Literature exam.

About the Course


Our intensive Romeo and Juliet revision course runs from 9:30am – 3:30pm (with regular breaks throughout the day) and is designed to give students the confidence and skills they need to succeed in their GCSE English Literature exam.


Who Is This Course For?


This course is ideal for Year 10 and Year 11 students studying Romeo and Juliet as part of their GCSE English Literature course. All content is tailored to match the exam requirements, with guidance on how to approach both shorter extract-based questions and whole-text essay responses.


Topics Covered:


We will review and practise all key aspects of Romeo and Juliet, including:

  • Plot overview and key scenes

  • Character studies (Romeo, Juliet, the Nurse, Mercutio, Tybalt, Friar Lawrence, and others)

  • Major themes (love, conflict, family, fate, honour, youth and age)

  • Key quotations and close analysis

  • Context (Elizabethan society, family honour, Shakespeare’s audience, and historical background)

  • Exam technique for extract and essay-style questions

Students will:


  • Revise key knowledge with clear, structured teaching.

  • ⁠Practise exam-style questions to strengthen technique and timing.

  • Explore key scenes and quotations with step-by-step analysis.

  • Develop exam skills to maximise marks and avoid common pitfalls.


By the end of the day, students will leave with stronger knowledge, improved confidence, and a clear strategy for tackling Romeo and Juliet in their English Literature exam.

RESOURCES INCLUDED:


Each course comes with a comprehensive set of resources designed to support learning and maximise exam success.


Students will receive:

•⁠ ⁠Knowledge Booklet – concise, student-friendly revision notes covering key content in a clear and structured format.


•⁠ ⁠Exam Practice Booklet – a wide range of exam-style questions to apply knowledge and build confidence.


•⁠ ⁠Model Answers Pack – examples of high-level responses to demonstrate what examiners are looking for and how to secure top marks.


These resources are used throughout the course to support teaching and practice, and are also designed for independent revision at home. This ensures students can continue to strengthen their knowledge and exam skills beyond the classroom.

RESOURCES INCLUDED:


Each course comes with a comprehensive set of resources designed to support learning and maximise exam success.


Students will receive:

•⁠ ⁠Knowledge Booklet – concise, student-friendly revision notes covering key content in a clear and structured format.


•⁠ ⁠Exam Practice Booklet – a wide range of exam-style questions to apply knowledge and build confidence.


•⁠ ⁠Model Answers Pack – examples of high-level responses to demonstrate what examiners are looking for and how to secure top marks.


These resources are used throughout the course to support teaching and practice, and are also designed for independent revision at home. This ensures students can continue to strengthen their knowledge and exam skills beyond the classroom.

GCSE Romeo and Juliet Revision Course - October

£75

October Half Term

Friday, October 31

9:30am - 3:30pm

Revision Resources Included

Plot, Characters, Themes, Context and Quotes

Microsoft Teams

*Existing students - £65

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