A high-level response to the 2019 AQA ‘A Christmas Carol’ exam question: How does Dickens use the ghosts to help Scrooge change his attitudes and behaviour?’ The answer, in total, secured 26/30 marks. The page following the exemplar itself contains a responding to feedback sheet to prompt redrafts to help improve answers.

The following documents consist of a break-down of all the key themes found within the epic and of the characters. Quotes are found alongside analysis of passages, with supporting scholarship where appropriate. These have been designed for ‘The World of the Hero’ Paper (OCR: A-Level Classical Civilisation). Themes that are included: The Concept, Value and Behaviour of a Hero Disguise Deceit, Disguise and Trickery Recognition Role of Revenge and Justice Role of the Immortals Relationships between Mortals and Immortals Xenia Nostos The Role and Power of Fate Relationships between Men, Women and Children Family Role of the Slave Role of Women in the Epic and Society How Different Societies are Characterised and Portrayed NB: Rieu’s translation has been used when creating this document

A glossary containing key terminology relating to Priestley’s ‘An Inspector Calls,’ including terms relating to the contextual setting of the play as well as literary terms.

A glossary designed in relation to key terms relating to Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth,’ including literary terms and contextual terms. It has been designed for GCSE students

The following answers scored 28 out of 30 marks (Excluding SPaG) and is focused on ambition in Macbeth. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students hoping to attain higher grades. For SPaG, the answer was awarded the full 4 marks

The following essay was written in response to the following question: ‘‘Explore how fare Shakespeare presents Macbeth as a violent character’’ (AQA). The answer was high attaining and achieved 28 out of a possible 30 marks. It can be used as a form of revision or when responding to feedback to enhance essay skills and further develop analytical writing style.