This is a condensed and concise revision notes for OCR English Literature Paper 2 – Dystopia. The notes will include: The exam structure Dystopia context timeline Synopsis of dystopian Novels + Texts An example essay beginning with analysis A 29/30 essay written under timed conditions by me With these notes I was able to achieve feel at ease whilst revising and achieve top grades. These notes are for the Comparative and Contextual study exam paper (paper 2).

Teacher-written model answers for the OCR A Level English Literature Dystopia unit (H472). The resource includes two sample Critical Appreciations, one full comparative essay and one paragraph of a comparative essay.

This is a condensed revision notes for OCR English Literature Paper 1 – Hamlet. The notes will include: The exam structure; Aristotle Tragedy structure and plot; Critics for the play Hamlet through the ages; Theatre + Film Adaptations of Hamlet; General context for Hamlet (written/received reception); Hamlet Key Quotes Act 1 – Act 5; Example phrases I have used in writing my essay. With these notes I was able to achieve feel at ease whilst revising and achieve top grades throughout my A-Levels. Drama and Poetry pre-1900 exam paper.

A comprehensive and detailed unit of work taking Y12 students through the non-examination component (coursework). There are plenty of fun, engaging activities. This unit does not reference other publications, so is perfect used alongside a textbook. The unit covers topics, requirements examples, grammar, syntax, lexis, phonology and the ways in which to approach an investigation. Please note, videos have been removed as per TES guidelines but links provided where appropriate.

A selection of OCR extracts which have not appeared on past papers from Act 1, Act 4 and Act 5, ideal for revision, including: Section A unseen extracts linked (b) theme/character questions 1 model answer included Word doc and PDF formats

This bundle includes: 15/15 essay on the similarities between Hamlet and Claudius 15/15 essay on delay 14/15 essay on Hamlet’s treatment of women Essay plan on Claudius as a King These essays are for the part b section of the OCR A-Level English Literature Hamlet paper.

Powerpoints, sources, essay checklist and model answers to cover Paper 1, Question 1 ‘Language Under the Microscope’ of the OCR English A Level course

A comprehensive resource pack on Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’. Assessments are tailored towards the OCR A level English course, however, could be adapted for a number of other exam boards. There are a number of practice assessments with model answers.

A powerpoint to guide through the entire text with addition resources to support. Including scene summaries and commentaries, revision activities and essay plans.

This resources provides 10 edited/glossed gothic extracts for close analysis. Suitable for practising OCR A Level English Literature Paper 2.

This 12+ full week programme of detailed resources, work sheets and lesson plans for Measure for Measure encompasses the entire play. ALL YOU NEED to teach Measure for Measure, this 128 page lesson support booklet provides extensive material and lesson activity ideas for approximately 12 weeks of A Level teaching, covering the whole play and offering detailed analysis of all key scenes (Assessment Objective AO2). Included throughout the scheme are contextual background notes and critical readings to ensure that students can include this understanding in their responses (Assessment Objectives AO3 and AO5). All key scenes are presented with extended commentary, including language analysis and points to reference in exam responses and are followed by class tasks, research tasks, discussion topics and sample questions for practice. Model responses are also included for some tasks. This scheme of work predominantly supports OCR but also provides question formats suitable for AQA and EDEXCEL GCE syllabus requirements and can also be used as a student workbook or textbook to support the reading of the play, giving additional guidance on how to understand and deploy secondary sources and materials to aid examination preparation. It also provides a list of further reading and links to useful secondary resources.

This bundle includes: A 13 page revision document containing all the necessary information for the characters. This is organised in a highly useful table. The characters in the document include; King Hamlet/the Ghost, Hamlet, Claudius, Gertrude, Ophelia, Polonius, Laertes, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern and Osric. The table is colour-coded to highlight different performances of the play and critical interpretations which are essential for the part b question. A essay plan for a part b question on Claudius A part b 15/15 model essay on Hamlet’s delay A part b 15/15 model essay on Hamlet and Claudius A table on the theme of masculinity These notes were created for my own revision for OCR English Literature A-Level in which I got an A*.

This worksheet has been designed to offer modelled paragraphs of introductions, analytical writing and conclusions, in response to a past paper extract from ‘Carmilla’.

Here’s a link to audio recordings of selected poems from the 3 clusters, voiced by an ex-BBC Broadcaster and English Teacher. Listening to poems can help students embed sound, rhythm, vocabulary and quotations. Please share with students, colleagues and other schools. https://soundcloud.com/anton-jarvis-206182017/sets/gcse-unseen-ocr

Powerpoint providing background to Milton's Paradise Lost. Taught on OCR F663 in year 13 as comparative text with Doctor Faustus... see other resources! (only Book I) could be adapted though

Two Dystopian extracts with OCR style exam questions.

8 lessons that hopefully will help with the OCR Shakespeare and film controlled assessment. I used Macbeth and the Doran 1999 RSC version, however as you can see you can use Polanski as well. Thanks x