Academic Year 2025-2026
Required Textbooks
Songs of Ourselves
University of Cambridge International Examinations Anthology of Poetry in English Vol 2, (2018) University of Cambridge
ISBN: 9781108462280
Great Expectations
(Penguin Classics), (2004), Charles Dickens
ISBN: 9780141439563
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Cambridge School Shakespeare (2014)
ISBN: 9781107615458
How to Use This Planner
This planner shows the week commencing date and the English Literature topics you should study during that week. Follow the sequence to build your understanding progressively from poetry through to classic novels and plays.
📖 Literature Focus: Each topic builds on previous knowledge, so consistent weekly study is essential for success in your examinations.
| Week Commencing | Week | Topic | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9.25 | 37 | Poetry - At the Bus Station | Poetry |
| 15.9.25 | 38 | Poetry - These are the Times We Live in | Poetry |
| 22.9.25 | 39 | Poetry - The Enemies | Poetry |
| 29.9.25 | 40 | Poetry - Boxes | Poetry |
| 6.10.25 | 41 | Poetry - The Capital | Poetry |
| 13.10.25 | 42 | Poetry - An Afternoon Nap | Poetry |
| 20.10.25 | 43 | Paper 4 - Unseen Poetry | Poetry |
| 27.10.25 | Half term | ||
| 3.11.25 | 44 | Poetry - Plaits | Poetry |
| 10.11.25 | 45 | Poetry - Children of Wealth | Poetry |
| 17.11.25 | 46 | Poetry - Rich and Poor, or Saint and Sinner | Poetry |
| 24.11.25 | 47 | Poetry - A Long Journey | Poetry |
| 1.12.25 | 48 | Poetry - Touch and Go | Poetry |
| 8.12.25 | 49 | Poetry - Song | Poetry |
| 15.12.25 | Christmas holiday | ||
| 22.12.25 | Christmas holiday | ||
| 29.12.25 | Christmas holiday | ||
| 5.1.26 | 50 | Practise for Paper 1 (Section B) & Paper 3 | Paper Practice |
| 12.1.26 | 51 | Practise for Paper 1 (Section A) - Poetry | Paper Practice |
| 19.1.26 | 52 | Practice for Paper 4 | Paper Practice |
| 26.1.26 | 53 | Revision | Revision |
| 2.2.26 | 54 | Mocks | Exams |
| 9.2.26 | 55 | Mocks continued | Exams |
| 16.2.26 | Half term | ||
| 23.2.26 | 56 | Exam technique - practice and guidance | Exam Prep |
| 2.3.26 | 57 | Mocks - marking and feedback | Review |
| 9.3.26 | 58 | Revision - Pride and Prejudice | Revision |
| 16.3.26 | 59 | Revision - A Midsummer Night's Dream | Revision |
| 23.3.26 | 60 | Revision - poetry | Revision |
| 30.3.26 | Easter holiday | ||
| 6.4.26 | Easter holiday | ||
| 13.4.26 | Easter holiday |