About ClearText
Supporting UK students in understanding English Literature
ClearText was created to help UK GCSE students better understand the English Literature texts they study. We provide clear, student-friendly explanations and curriculum-aligned summaries designed to support learning and build confidence.
Literature can be challenging. From Shakespeare's complex language to Victorian social commentary, GCSE English Literature texts often present barriers to understanding. Our summaries are designed to break down these barriers, making themes, characters, and context more accessible—without replacing the essential experience of reading the original works.
ClearText is designed to be used alongside the original text, not as a replacement for reading it.
Every summary on ClearText is carefully structured and reviewed for clarity and educational value:
- •Supports understanding and confidence — helps students grasp complex plots, themes, and character development
- •Curriculum-aligned study support — content aligned to UK exam board assessment objectives
- •Clear, student-friendly explanations — written in accessible language that teenagers can understand
- •Historical and social context — enriches understanding beyond just the plot
We believe in supporting genuine learning and comprehension. ClearText is a study tool to enhance understanding, not a shortcut that bypasses reading the original text.
All our summaries are specifically aligned to the UK GCSE English Literature curriculum. We cover texts from all major exam boards including:
- •AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance)
- •Edexcel (Pearson)
- •OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA)
- •WJEC (Welsh Joint Education Committee)
Our content reflects the assessment objectives and marking criteria used by these exam boards, ensuring students focus on the most relevant aspects of each text for their examinations.
Our summaries are carefully structured and editorially reviewed to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and educational value. Each summary is:
- •Verified against the original literary texts
- •Aligned with UK curriculum requirements
- •Written in age-appropriate, student-friendly language
- •Focused on supporting comprehension and critical thinking
ClearText provides educational summaries intended to support learning and understanding. It is not a substitute for reading the original texts or receiving formal instruction.