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Theres the above video on unseen poetry, plus key quote quizzes for gcse texts like jekyll and hyde, an inspector calls and various shakespeare plays. But english literature is an option and i have not. The story is about a group of girls who are led by abigail, who blamed witchcraft for their troubles. It aims to increase their enjoyment of reading, helping to nurture a lifelong love of literature. Our english literature gcse audio study guides provide both teachers and students with a resource that can help throughout a period of study and for exam preparation.
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