ABACUS² Malfi A‑Level Essay Toolkit

A complete ABACUS² A‑Level essay planning sheet for The Duchess of Malfi, designed to improve analysis, structure, quotations and AO1–AO4 mastery.
The Duchess of Malfi provides students with a clear, structured framework for planning high‑quality exam responses. Designed specifically for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC English Literature specifications, this resource supports students in developing sophisticated arguments, embedding quotations effectively, integrating Jacobean context, and meeting all four Assessment Objectives (AO1–AO4).
The planning sheet includes a two‑column, student‑friendly layout that guides learners through every stage of essay construction—from unpacking the question to building PETAL‑style analytical paragraphs. It also features a detailed success criteria checklist, helping students self‑assess their work against A‑grade expectations, including argument clarity, language analysis, contextual integration, and alternative interpretations.

This resource is ideal for:
A‑Level English Literature lessons
Essay planning and modelling
Revision sessions
Independent study
Homework tasks
Intervention and stretch‑and‑challenge support
The sheet includes:
A clear essay question unpacking section
PETAL paragraph planning grid
AO1–AO4 success criteria checklist
ABACUS² writing tips for high‑level analysis
Space for quotations, techniques, context and interpretations
A professional, consistent design that matches the full ABACUS² Duchess of Malfi series
This planning sheet helps students produce essays that are:
Well‑structured and concept‑driven
Rich in embedded quotations
Forensic in AO2 analysis
Contextually informed (Jacobean vs modern)
Critically aware (feminist, psychoanalytic, historicist)
Clear, academic and exam‑ready

Perfect for teachers who want a premium, ready‑to‑use, visually consistent resource that supports top‑band writing and aligns with the full ABACUS² Duchess of Malfi collection.