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Pre 1900 Poetry Revision Resource 2
Another Revision Resource for AQA A Level English Literature poetry. Covers aspects of recall to embed poems in long term memory, as well as tactics for addressing all of the assessment objectives in planning. Essay questions suggested and model responses provided
Othello for A Level pre-reading
A great resource for context with some introductory notes on how to respond to Assessment Objectives, two clear homeworks linked to AOs and some Language, Form and Structure ideas. Would link really well with Flip Classroom ideology as tasks can be completed before lessons and thus inform more meaningful discussion of text
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AQA pre 1900 poetry revision for A level English Literature
A lesson and worksheets on effective ways of addressing AO4 by linking the poems within the anthology thematically or contextually. Worksheets for the students to undertake activities.
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Pre 1900 Poetry AQA English Literature Bundle
Comprehensive resource for teaching the pre-1900 poetry anthology for AQA English Literature As and A level. Includes lessons on all of the poems, revision activities, exemplar questions
Unseen Poetry - HOW TO and REVISION II
The second power point in a series, links with first but can stand alone. A range of activities on unseen poetry, including a past paper style question, mark scheme and model paragraph responses. Information on British and American poets, guide to choosing the best quotations and strategies for exam success.
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Othello
A Comprehensive set of resources on Othello, suitable for AQA English Literature, there are lessons, exemplars, past paper style questions, guidance on hitting the assessment objectives, key vocabulary on aspects of Language, Form and Structure. Anything and Everything you could possibly need for a course of study on Othello
AQA A LEVEL ENGLISH LITERATURE GATSBY AND PRE-1900 POETRY
A DETAILED POWER POINT, CAN BE USED FOR REVISION, TO MAKE REVISION CARDS OR FOR A SERIES OF REVISION LESSONS LINKING KEY THEMES IN THE NOVEL WITH THE PRE-1900 POEMS FROM THE AQA ANTHOLOGY (plus The Passionate Shepherd).
CLEAR OUTLINE OF CONTEXTUAL COMPARISONS AND CONTRASTS. SOME LINKS TO CRITICAL OPINION AND RESEARCH. SOME CONSIDERATION OF FORM AND STRUCTURE.
THIS IS A STUDENT FRIENDLY RESOURCE THAT CAN STAND ALONE FOR COVER OR INDEPENDENT REVISION
UNSEEN POETRY - A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
A comprehensive series of lessons with a range of poems and poets covered, 5 writing activities and 5 knowledge tests and biographical information on the poets. Thorough consideration of unseen poems and the best ways to tackle the paper. Exemplars with key quotations and analysis and notes on how to compare.
Othello for A level Revision of Act V scene II - the close of the play
Close analysis and guide to addressing the Assessment Objectives in the final scene of Othello. Details on planning, identifying key quotations, developing a line of argument and effective essay preparation.
Pre 1900 Poetry Revision Bundle
3 power points and a booklet for use with AS and A level AQA students to revise the pre-1900 poetry. Range of activities for planning, addressing the Assessment Objectives and essay writing. Activities can also be used for revising and embedding poets and poems into long term memory
AQA A LEVEL OTHELLO revision pack
re-call quizzes, key quotations, planning advice and three essay style questions to practice planning and essay writing in timed conditions
Comparing The Handmaid's Tale with A Streetcar Named Desire
A detailed power point for AQA A level English Literature comparison of Handmaid with Streetcar. This is designed as a revision resource for students to make links between the texts in preparation for a comparative essay. This resource can stand alone for students to use for personal revision, or can be used by teachers to guide students through thematic links. theres some contextual information as well as an essay planning model, some exemplar opening sentences and some potential timed essay titles.
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A level Revision
complete A level English Literature resource bundle for revision. Many of these resources can be set for independent study or used for teacher led revision sessions. Poetry pre- 1900, Gatsby, Othello, Streetcar and Handmaid resources
A Handmaid's Tale and Feminine Gospels
Resource to support students in comparing these texts. Can be used independently or with a teacher. Lots of essay suggestions, a planning model and links between texts thematically and by form. Contextual notes on Atwood also included.
Othello AQA A level English Literature
A great revision resource with clear outline of how to address the assessment objectives. There are 5 suggestions for model past paper style questions, two mini quizzes to test recall and an opportunity to gather key quotations.
Othello Revision materials for AQA A level Literature Revision
a range of ideas and information, with links made between Othello and other plays for AO4. Lots of hints on exam preparation and 6 different exam style extracts with quick exercises to hone technique. Model paragraph also provided and highlights to support in finding key quotations and analysing them.
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REVISION PACK A level Literature
Othello
Pre-1900 poetry
Generic revision guide with detailed outline of how to create a timetable
Literary Terminology self testing and re-call quizzes
Everything you need for revision
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Unseen Poetry - AQA
Comprehensive series of lessons with past paper style questions on both unseen and comparative unseen. Mark scheme and assessment objectives broken down into student friendly language. Tactics and skills outlined. Range of poems and poets included with brief biographical outlines. Also included - a generic and comprehensive guide to revising.
Animal Farm
A comprehensive scheme of work, including ASF tasks for Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing.
Essential Teaching and Learning Resource - REVISION
This is an invaluable resource that can be purchased for teachers of Year 11, 12 and 13 and students looking for revision guidance. This could also be used as an INSED for Teaching and Learning purposes as it outlines and summarises memory techniques from most recent psychological research. The PP summarises information from 6 books on educational research and learning/memorisation skills.
We all know that hours can be wasted on reading when students could be using time more meaningfully by utilising the most effective techniques. I say you DON’T need to spend 7 hours per day over Easter revising. Use this guide and you can revise effectively, relax and enjoy family life.
Fantastic A level revision resource to use with the pre -1900 poems
Revision materials for pre 1900 AQA Poetry Anthology. Covers aspects of planning and hitting the Assessment Objectives, along with some re-call activities to get those synapses working in embedding poems and their poets into long term memory. Most significant part of this power point is for students to develop an effective way of planning to hit all Assessment Objectives and developing their LINE OF ARGUMENT to improve AO1
Pre 1900 Poetry Revision Resource 2
Another Revision Resource for AQA A Level English Literature poetry. Covers aspects of recall to embed poems in long term memory, as well as tactics for addressing all of the assessment objectives in planning. Essay questions suggested and model responses provided
Pre 1900 poetry revision third pack
Pre-1900 poetry revision for AQA English Literature, covers aspects of context for each poem, some re-call activities to embed poems in the long term memory and some essay suggestions with example responses. A thorough consideration of planning models and tactics for addressing the AOS