Introduction to the topic choice of “Political and Social Protest” on the AQA Literature B A-level. This scheme of work prepares students to study the set texts in this module as well as answer the unseen questions for Section A on the A-level exam (Paper 2). Includes a wide range of texts from different time periods, genres and background. Also includes an additional list of texts that could be included for wider reading and further study and an independent research project.

Example questions and teaching resources tailored specifically to the big question C on paper 1 - Aspects of Tragedy. These resources could be used with any text combination studied. For context, Death of A Salesman and Tess of the D’Urbervilles were the two texts studied by students in Y12.

Very detailed scheme of work with all links, resources, powerpoints, worksheets, wider reading included. Set out lesson by lesson. Assessment opportunities detailed. All clearly linked to Assessment Objectives. For new Edexcel specification for A-level for the PROSE unit “WOMEN IN SOCIETY” for Paper 2. This was written to follow a complementary unit on Mrs Dalloway as the comparison text. Includes stretch and challenge for top ability students. Proven track record of high grades as a result.

Three introductory lessons to the Critical Anthology NEA coursework pieces for AQA Lit B. The lessons introduce the concept of Literary Criticism and then focus explicitly on Feminism and Marxism. There’s a long list of ideas and tasks to act as stimuli for either teacher or students to use to formulate the coursework questions they will work on independently.

Full unit of work with all powerpoints, worksheets and resources needed to start teaching. The start of the unit (Intro/Act 1) is written up as a scheme. There’s a huge number of revision/practice questions for Section B for the final exam. For Section B of the Elements of Political & Social Protest option of the AQA Literature A-Level (Lit B Specification). For Paper 2. Also includes a comprehensive overview broken down by act with a summary of the plot events, characters, unfamiliar vocabulary and critical analysis. Very helpful as a teacher guide and revision material for students. All page numbers refer to the Michael Meyer translation with the grey and pink cover (2008) available on Amazon.

Resources for revising Othello for A-level literature. Particularly suited for AQA Literature B: Aspects of Tragedy exam. This includes some initial revision tasks on methods and themes for both sections of the exam. It also includes 10 example extracts for Section A questions as well as some practice Section B questions (not from AQA), mark scheme summaries and reference to Assessment Objectives. It is helpful for creating mock exam assessments and papers as well as revision for the final exam.

Example questions to support revision. These are tailored specifically to the big question C on paper 2 - Elements of Political and Social Protest. These resources could be used with any text combination studied. For context, A Doll’s House, The Kite Runner and Tony Harrison were the texts studied by students in Y13 for this unit. There is a question and sample essay linked to A Doll’s House included as an example.

Short unit of work based on the tragedy anthology supplied by Edexcel for study for the drama paper alongside the Shakespeare play of choice. These lessons focus on the critical pieces on Othello.

Very detailed scheme of work with all links, resources, powerpoints, worksheets, wider reading included. Set out lesson by lesson. Assessment opportunities detailed. All clearly linked to Assessment Objectives. For new Edexcel specification for A-level for the PROSE unit “WOMEN IN SOCIETY” for Paper 2. This was written to be followed by a complementary unit on Tess of The D’Urbervilles as the comparison text. Includes stretch and challenge for top ability students. Proven track record of high grades as a result.

Unit of work that includes for Carol Ann Duffy’s Mean Time for AQA A-level Language and Literature combined. This is for Paper 1 - Poetic Voices. All assessment and knowledge tailored to these Assessment Objectives and this exam. Aims for high outcomes and achievement and includes a move to independent analysis of some poems to really empower those high achievers. Minimum of 24 lessons. Includes overview and powerpoints, worksheets, handouts etc. Please note that the wider reading referred to will be articles from the EMC. These can’t be reproduced here due to copyright but are easy to find. I highly recommend a subscription to EMC for your students to access these materials and boost their grades!

Short scheme which focuses solely on how to compare two prose texts for Paper 2 of the Edexcel A-level Literature course. The two texts are Mrs Dalloway and Tess of the D’Urbervilles. This is designed to follow my other two full schemes of work on the texts themselves. The focus is on exam and essay practice.

Very detailed scheme of work - minimum of 30 lessons - with all links, resources, powerpoints, worksheets, some wider reading included. Set out lesson by lesson. Assessment opportunities detailed. All clearly linked to Assessment Objectives. For new Edexcel specification for A-level. Includes stretch and challenge for top ability students. Proven track record of high grades as a result. Please note that some wider reading, which is taken from EMC, cannot be added here due to copyright. I highly recommend a subscription to this service for high ability students.

Student (and teacher!) friendly summary, chapter by chapter, of the text. Can be used as a revision resource or a pre-teaching resource and teacher’s guide. Helps students to break down and understand a very long and complex text. The key chapters are also starred 12 pages and 7000 words.

Very detailed resource for students of AQA English Language GCSE. 20 pages and over 6000 words - it details how to answer every question on both papers and provides answer structures and/or model answers for everything plus lists of revision tasks for students to complete at home.

Very detailed scheme of work for at least 29 lessons. Specifically tailored for AQA Language and Literature combined A-level Unit 5 - Dramatic Encounters. All assessments and knowledge are linked to the Assessment Objectives and criteria for this exam paper. The resources include a full, detailed overview of the work and everything needed to teach it including powerpoints, worksheets, wider reading, activities, homeworks.