REVISION - HANDMAID'S TALE GENERAL

The Handmaid’s Tale: AO Revision (AQA KS5)

This KS5 revision lesson is designed for AQA A Level English Literature and focuses on applying the Assessment Objectives effectively to exam questions on The Handmaid’s Tale. It is intended as structured revision rather than new content teaching.

The lesson revisits AO1–AO5, guiding students through how to interpret questions, shape arguments, integrate context, and apply critical perspectives with control. Students practise breaking down a question, mapping AOs onto their response, and evaluating how to balance analysis, context, and interpretation in a coherent essay.

The resource also includes a comprehensive revision booklet outlining practical revision strategies grounded in cognitive research. This covers approaches such as retrieval practice, spaced learning, interleaving, and effective essay planning, helping students revise in a structured and sustainable way rather than relying on passive re-reading.

This resource is suitable for Year 13 students preparing for AQA examinations. It supports exam confidence, independent revision, and purposeful application of the Assessment Objectives.