Interactive English Texts
Explore GCSE English texts with interactive PAVLS analysis. Click on highlighted sections to understand Purpose, Audience, Voice, Language, and Structure.
Understanding PAVLS Analysis
Every text you study can be analysed using the PAVLS framework. Click on any text below to explore interactive analysis.
The Danger of a Single Story
A powerful TED talk about how stereotypes are created and perpetuated. Explore how Adichie uses personal anecdotes to challenge our assumptions about narrative.
A Passage to Africa
A haunting piece of war reporting from Somalia that questions the ethics of journalism. Explore how Alagiah confronts the uncomfortable truths about witnessing human suffering.
The Explorer's Daughter
A powerful reflection on witnessing a narwhal hunt in Greenland. Explore how Herbert balances her childhood memories with adult understanding of Arctic survival.
Explorers or boys messing about?
A critical news article about a costly helicopter rescue in Antarctica. Explore how Morris uses irony and skepticism to question whether these men are genuine explorers or reckless adventurers wasting public money.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
The gripping true story of survival when a boulder trapped Ralston's arm in a remote canyon. Explore how he creates tension and conveys his desperate situation.
Young and dyslexic? You've got it going on
An inspiring article about overcoming educational prejudice and reframing dyslexia as a creative advantage. Explore how Zephaniah uses personal anecdotes and humour to challenge assumptions about learning differences.
A Game of Polo with a Headless Goat
A chaotic and hilarious account of a donkey race in Karachi, Pakistan. Explore how Levine uses humour and vivid description to capture the thrilling anarchy of this unusual sporting event.
Beyond the Sky and the Earth
A young Canadian teacher's first impressions of Bhutan's overwhelming landscape and unique culture. Explore how Zeppa uses childlike wonder and poetic language to capture this isolated Himalayan kingdom.
H is for Hawk
A grieving woman meets her goshawk for the first time in this intense, visceral memoir. Explore how Macdonald uses mythical imagery and physical description to capture a life-changing moment.
Chinese Cinderella
A neglected daughter finally wins her father's approval through academic success in 1950s Hong Kong. Explore how Mah uses emotional language to show the price of acceptance in a family that rejected her.
About This Project
These interactive texts are designed to help GCSE students understand how writers use PAVLS techniques to create meaning and effect. Click on any text to explore detailed analysis with instant feedback.
