How to answer the OCR A level Tempest Extract Close Analysis Question 1a for Paper 1 (Act 5 scene 1)

Mrs Parks has created a very useful powerpoint video on a range of contexts in The Bloody Chamber

If you go through this you will have a sound knowledge of the range of contexts that influence the writing and reception of The Bloody Chamber collection. Mrs Parks also offers advice on how you can incorporate this effectively into your written responses.

How to take notes in English Literature

This is a short video in which a student explains how she takes notes for the AS Literature Emily Dickinson poetry. There follows images of her detailed annotation on each poem in the anthology. Pause the image to add your own notes on each poem.

Ellie Morley, AS Level Woodhouse, student discusses how to achieve grade A success in the summer exams

Teacher commentary on A2 Keats' coursework paragraphs

I have tried to explain what to include in detailed paragraphs for A2 literature coursework. These are group paragraphs in preparation for coursework on Keats. I try to also highlight things to avoid in writing. Find it here

Teacher commentary on A2 Coursework Keats' paragraphs

I have tried to explain what to include in detailed paragraphs for A" literature coursework. These are group paragraphs in preparation for coursework on Keats. I try to also highlight things to avoid in writing. ">

Student response to Characterisation in Dorian Gray

Here is a teacher commentary on a student's response to how Dorian Gray is presented at the start of the book

Teacher video tutorials on writing and research skills

We have created a series of short video tutorials to help you improve as an English student. They are as follows:
1. Improving your oral contributions in class.
2. Becoming a more independent learner, research skills and heading for A *
3. Understanding exam questions and keywords.Structuring essay answers and handwriting.
4. Writing developed, well structured paragraphs and using quotes.
5. Improving sentence structure, vocabulary and style of your writing.
6. Avoiding common grammatical mistakes in writing. Common spelling mistakes explained.