IGCSE English Literature
Study prose, poetry, and drama with deep textual analysis and critical appreciation skills.
IGCSE English Literature develops students' ability to engage critically with literary texts. Through studying novels, plays, and poetry, students learn to analyze themes, characters, and literary techniques while developing sophisticated written responses.
Why IGCSE English Literature Matters
IGCSE and GCSE grades are usually what sixth forms and IB or A Level programs look at when deciding whether you can take a subject further.
Grades: Cambridge IGCSE A*–G (9–1 in England only); Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and UK GCSE 9–1.
Papers, tiers and coursework differ by board and by subject, so lessons follow your own specification: tell us your board and syllabus code on the intro call.
IGCSE English Literature topics
An outline of the main topics. The exact content and its order follow your own board's specification.
- Novel analysis
- Character development
- Themes
- Narrative technique
- Play analysis
- Stage directions
- Dialogue
- Dramatic techniques
- Poetic forms
- Language analysis
- Imagery
- Comparison
- Close reading
- Critical analysis
- Comparison skills
How lessons approach English Lit.
Understanding the content, and answering the questions the way the mark scheme rewards.
- Read set texts multiple times
- Annotate texts for key quotations
- Understand historical and social context
- Practice connecting themes across texts
- Learn key quotations by heart
- Practice timed essay responses
- Use topic sentences effectively
- Balance close analysis with wider argument
Past papers
Past papers with example answers, worked through in lessons with the mark scheme.