REVISION METHODS - ENGLISH

A Level English Revision Guide (AQA KS5)

This resource is a structured revision booklet designed for AQA A Level English Literature and English Literature & Language. Two versions are provided: one tailored to Literature, and one to Literature and Language, with minor adjustments to reflect the different Assessment Objectives and exam structures.

The booklet focuses on the general application of effective revision methods, rather than text-specific content. It supports students in understanding how to revise strategically for A Level English, including how to apply AOs consistently, plan comparative essays, organise quotations, and refine written expression under timed conditions.

Revision approaches are grounded in established cognitive research, promoting strategies such as retrieval practice, spaced revision, interleaving texts, active recall, and structured essay planning. Students are encouraged to move beyond passive re-reading and instead practise the skills required in the exam: argument construction, close analysis, and integrated comparison.

This resource is suitable for Year 12 or Year 13 students preparing for internal assessments or final examinations. It is designed to build independent, sustainable revision habits and improve confidence in applying the Assessment Objectives across both qualifications.