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  • English
  • A Level
  • Language and Literature

Essay Writing Skills for A Level Language and Literature

17 accessible sessions designed to foster the skills needed for successful essay writing.

Transitions students from restrictive GCSE essay frames to discursive A Level essay writing.

Chapters cover:
  1. Academic style, e.g. recognising author’s craft
  2. Writing analytically, e.g. considering the language methods/levels
  3. Structuring a response, e.g. writing effective introductions and meaningful conclusions
  4. Meeting the assessment objectives, e.g. writing creative non-fiction and more!

Unlock essay excellence!

  • Step-by-step exercises that gradually enhance skills
  • Support for all abilities – including tips, extension tasks, and wider reading suggestions
  • Wholly skills-focused – compatible with all exam boards and text choices
  • Sample student answers – help students understand the marking criteria and how to improve answers
  • Indicative content for all activities

Flexible!

  • Use early on as a strong foundation for essay writing, or in the run-up to exams for targeted revision
  • Dip in and out for focused, pick-up-and-teach activities
  • Great for cover lessons, or for one-to-one work while others progress independently

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  • A Level English Language and Literature Essay Writing Skills
  • A Level English Language and Literature
  • Essay Writing

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