Writing frame for responding to 19th century novel - English Literature 9-1

A writing frame for responding to any question on the 19th century novel section of the English Literature exam. Will work equally well with A Christmas Carol or Jekyll and Hyde - the two most popular texts.

Effective at guiding students towards high quality responses.

lso includes advice on how to create a thesis-style introduction on A Christmas Carol.
‘A thesis-style introduction that demonstrates your understanding of the question can be a really helpful way of starting your answer. It shows that you are ‘in charge’ of your essay and that you know what you think. It can provide a strong foundation for the rest of the essay. Keep referring back to the introduction to create a coherent response.’ AQA examiner’s report 2022

Creating a thesis-style introduction is a challenge for many students but is essential in helping students to reach levels 4-6 in the mark scheme. I have produced a simple 3 point structure to help students quickly generate a thesis statement in timed exam conditions. There is an example of the 3 point structure being used and then students attempt to imitate the structure for 4 other exam-style questions.