This resource is designed to help GCSE and IGCSE students move from Level 5 to Level 7 by using context confidently and effectively in essays on Things Fall Apart. Many students struggle to include context without slowing down their writing or bolting it on awkwardly. This resource solves that problem by modelling how context should explain meaning, not interrupt it. Included is a student-friendly presentation that breaks down key contextual ideas in clear, accessible chunks, alongside a Level 7 model paragraph on Okonkwo that demonstrates how context can be smoothly integrated into analysis. The material is ideal for: Year 10–11 GCSE or IGCSE classes 1:1 tuition or small-group intervention Exam technique and paragraph modelling lessons No prior expert knowledge of the text is required. The focus is on exam-ready phrasing, timing control, and AO3 integration, making this a practical, high-impact resource that can be used immediately in the classroom or online.

Women in Literature: Unseen Extract Analysis A/A* Planning & Model Response This resource is a complete, exam-focused guide for the OCR A Level English Literature Women in Literature unseen extract question, designed to help students access top-band (Band 6) marks with confidence. The pack is explicitly shaped around the assessment weighting (AO2 = 75%), showing students how to prioritise close analysis of language, form and structure, while integrating AO1 and AO3 efficiently and appropriately. It includes: a clear AO2-led tip sheet, a full 30/30 Band 6 model response to an Agnes Grey extract, a 10-minute planning model to support timing under pressure, and a generic planning tool that can be applied to any Women in Literature unseen extract. Ideal for Year 12–13, this resource is particularly effective for able students who struggle with exam technique, overwriting, or time management. Suitable for teacher modelling, revision lessons, or independent study.

This resource provides a high-impact, exam-ready comparative essay pack for the OCR A Level English Literature Women in Literature course. It includes a fully developed comparative essay plan and a complete A/A* model examination response, focused on the question of institutionalised patriarchal power in Jane Eyre and Mrs Dalloway. Designed to support high-attaining students and teachers modelling top-band responses, the resource clearly aligns with OCR assessment objectives, showing how to integrate AO1, AO3, AO4, and AO5 while maintaining a clear, conceptual argument. Ideal for Year 12 and Year 13, it is particularly useful for students who struggle with essay structure, timing, or comparative technique. Suitable for classroom modelling, revision lessons, or independent study, this resource helps students develop confident, sophisticated comparative writing in line with top mark band expectations. It is clear, rigorous, and immediately classroom-ready and student-friendly throughout.

OCR A Level Literature: The Gothic – **Full Marks **Exemplar UNSEEN EXTRACT Essay with Commentary This detailed resource provides a Level 6 (29–30 mark) exemplar essay for OCR A Level English Literature Paper 2: The Gothic (Unseen Extract). The essay is based on The Statement of Randolph Carter by H.P. Lovecraft and demonstrates how to achieve the top band through precise analysis, sophisticated vocabulary, and perceptive critical insight. It includes: A full essay written in an assured academic style Commentary from an examiner’s perspective, clearly outlining how AO1, AO2, and AO3 are met Model references to context, language, form, and structure A valuable teaching or revision tool to show what “full marks” writing looks like Ideal for teachers and students aiming for A*/A grades, this exemplar helps demystify the expectations of the OCR Gothic paper and provides an excellent model for analytical precision and conceptual ambition.

Transform your A Level classroom with this imaginative and interactive Duchess of Malfi resource! Bring Webster’s Jacobean tragedy to life with a PowerPoint that reimagines the play as a chat show, where characters and historical figures plead for a place in Heaven—only three can get in. Students adopt the roles of key characters, craft persuasive monologues using textual evidence, and debate their fates under the watchful eye of a host (St Peter? God? You decide!). With built-in opportunities for performance, contextual learning (Great Chain of Being, Wheel of Fortune, court corruption), and critical analysis, this activity fosters deep understanding of character, theme, and AO5 perspectives—all while building essay skills in a lively, memorable way. Perfect for revision, enrichment, or end-of-unit celebration. Fully editable PowerPoint guiding students through the task Detailed instructions for roles, group work, and structure of the show Discussion and questioning prompts linked to AO1–AO5 Quotations and critical thinking prompts to embed close textual analysis Opportunities for performance, costume, and creative collaboration Contextual links: Great Chain of Being, Wheel of Fortune, corruption of the court A unique and memorable way to revise The Duchess of Malfi

Blood Brothers Stage Directions: The Ultimate Revision Guide for Success! Unlock top marks with this focused and exam-ready revision guide on Blood Brothers stage directions, tailored specifically for English Literature Paper 2. This engaging, student-friendly resource goes beyond the script to explore how the author’s powerful stagecraft shapes character, tension, and social commentary. Perfect for mid-to-high ability students aiming for Grade 7-9 this guide includes: Key stage directions with model analysis Direct links to all assessment objectives Contextual insights into eighties Liverpool and class inequality Exemplar paragraphs and essay openings Practice exam-style question with planning guidance At a glance table of stage directions for quick reference Clear advice on avoiding common pitfalls in exam responses Whether you’re planning a lesson, revision session, or independent study task, this resource is packed with sharp analysis, accessible explanations, and powerful exam tips to help students bring the visual language of drama to life on the page. Ideal for: Year Ten and Eleven students | Paper 2 Section B | Teachers seeking ready-to-use, high-impact content

Exam ready and adapted to fit today’s context. Elevate your analytical writing with this Grade A* exemplar comparative essay, exploring how Orwell and Atwood present power and control in their bleak visions. Tailored for OCR A Level English Literature Paper 2, this essay demonstrates: Sophisticated comparative analysis Integrated context and modern parallels (Trump, Roe v. Wade, surveillance) High-level close reading Clear structure with nuanced critical voice Ideal for revision, classroom exemplar or homework stretch Perfect for students aiming for top marks or teachers looking to model academic excellence in dystopia literature comparison. This essay not only impresses, it inspires. Ideal for: OCR A Level English Lit | Paper 2 Comparative Essay | Stretch & Challenge | Model Responses

A range of resources to support reading Sections 1 & 2 of the novel. Quiz Chapter 5 Man v Nature, compare with Ch 1 Whakapapa Koro – a tragic hero? Kahu – a born leader? Western Readers Review of The Whale Rider

Created for Year 13 students preparing for the Cambridge International A Level examination. Generic template with list of theorists, connectives and texts. Our focus has been old representation of “older people” in the media. My class have found this very useful - hope yours do too!

A one lesson introduction to this element, involving group work focused on introducing examination skills. The hand out design is pretty unimaginative - feel free to tart up!

With emphasis on context (WJEC) these notes have been compiled as last minute boosters for GCSE English Lit Unit 2. The strengthened GCSE puts emphasis on AO4 in the essay question, these notes intend to hone focus in the few days before the exam.

Full-marks OCR A Level Gothic comparative essay on Dracula and The Bloody Chamber, with examiner commentary explaining exactly why it achieves top band marks. This high-quality exemplar is designed for OCR A Level English Literature Paper 2: The Gothic (Section B) and models how the Gothic genre can be used to challenge patriarchal authority. The resource includes: A full-marks comparative essay on Dracula and The Bloody Chamber Close reference to multiple Carter stories (The Bloody Chamber, The Tiger’s Bride, The Company of Wolves) Sustained, integrated comparison meeting AO1–AO4 Sophisticated but student-accessible academic voice A detailed examiner-style commentary explaining why the response reaches the top band Clear links to genre, context, language, form and structure Explicit alignment with OCR A Level mark criteria Ideal for: Teachers modelling Band 6 responses Students aiming for A/A* grades Revision, intervention, or stretch-and-challenge lessons Independent study and exam preparation This resource helps students move beyond “good analysis” and understand what examiners are really looking for in top-level Gothic comparisons.