These presentations have been written to support the Eduqas sample paper ‘Megan’ and includes a critique of exemplar answers and encourages students to improve their own work.

AQA spec A Othello question on self-love with an annotated extract to support essay planning In the literature of love, where self-love dominates, true love declines. In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents men in this extract and elsewhere in the play.

An essay title for AQA spec A paper 1 section A with an annotated version. In Shakespeare’s tragedies, love is often transformed into hate. In light of this view, discuss Othello’s feelings for Desdemona in this extract and elsewhere in the play. Act 3 scene 3 line 428 to the end

A presentation on the characters, symbols and themes in To Kill a Mockingbird including analysis of the mockingbird symbol, prejudice and growing up.

An exemplar essay written on the following:“Poetry is at its most effective when exploring contradictions.” How far do you agree?

Two powerpoints covering all the detail about Jankyn’s book of Wikked Wyves.

A powerpoint to accompany the study of Hardy’s 1912-1913 love poems and in particular looking at the sense of place and setting.

A close look at the specific detail of The Wife’s Tale and the meaning inherent in the text and how it reflects the teller.

A detailed comparison of Requiem for the Croppies by Heaney and Mametz Wood by Owen Sheers

A powerpoint looking at the device of Deus ex machina and in particular the end of the war at the beginning of Act 2 and what this might symbolise. This was put together to support the teaching of AQA Love Through the Ages Spec A section A but would be equally helpful for any exam board teaching of Othello.

An essay question with an additional page of help notes and ideas to support students’ planning. It is based on an Act 1 scene 3 extract. This was used for the AQA spec A paper 1 section A but would also be useful for other A level exam boards. The title is: Examine the view that in this passage and elsewhere in the play, that love is presented as idealistic and naïve.

Exemplar answers. A worksheet for students to grade and a powerpoint with gradually improving paragraphs to show how detailed answers may be developed. Other examples of close analysis and an essay on the Red Room for critical reading. These resources are suitable for both the new GCSE courses and A Level.

A powerpoint to accompany and essay on: to embrace love is to embrace danger. In light of this view, discuss the poet’s treatment of love. Suitable for any A level study of the text.

Two powerpoints helping students to consider contexts and how to phrase using critics in their essays.

A detailed powerpoint or pdf covering the comparison of The Great Gatsby and pre 1900 poems from the AQA English Literature specification. This includes context and ideas/close textual analysis for essay preparation on the theme of HOW SOCIAL CONVENTIONS IMPEDE LOVE

A detailed powerpoint or pdf covering the comparison of The Great Gatsby and pre 1900 poems from the AQA English Literature specification. This includes context and ideas/close textual analysis for essay preparation on the theme of unfulfilled longing.

A detailed powerpoint or pdf covering the comparison of The Great Gatsby and pre 1900 poems from the AQA English Literature specification. This includes context and ideas/close textual analysis for essay preparation on the theme of POSSESSIVE LOVE

A detailed powerpoint or pdf covering the comparison of The Great Gatsby and pre 1900 poems from the AQA English Literature specification. This includes context and ideas/close textual analysis for essay preparation on the theme of infidelity

A detailed powerpoint or pdf covering the comparison of The Great Gatsby and pre 1900 poems from the AQA English Literature specification. This includes context and ideas/close textual analysis for essay preparation on the theme of desire.