1. Essay Structure and Literature Analysis Support
In all essays you need to show:
A good overall understanding of the text
Learnt quotes (except unseen poetry)
Be able to explore the meaning and effect of events from the start/middle/end of the text
In some essays you need to show:
Understanding of context in: Shakespeare, A Christmas Carol or The Sign of Four and The Anthology poems
Ability to compare the poems: The Anthology poems & Unseen poetry comparison essay

3. Shakespeare Extract & Essay Exam Question
Timing – plan 5 mins.
Write 40 minutes
Shakespeare Extract & Essay Exam Question
AQA Literature Place
Mat.
Structure of the essay
Intro – link to the question. Explain which 3 events in the play you will focus on
Idea 1: Explore either the extract or the whole play and context.
Repeat with Idea 2
Explore either the extract or the whole play & context. Include quotes.
Repeat with Idea 3
Conclude – Short summary of points that show the question is answered.
Remember 1/3 written on the extract
2/3rds written on the whole play
Place extract where it fits in the essay
Exploring the quotes – analysis paragraphs:
Link to the question
Link to the terminology
Link to the context which relates specifically to your ideas around the quote/play scene
Link to quote(s) or the moment – paraphrase what happens in this section of the play
Explore the hidden and obvious meaning
Zoom in on the words
Explore the effect
What were the writers’ intentions
Plan your essay here;
Intro
Link to question:
Link to a minimum of 3 ideas:
Idea 1
Extract or scene/quotes with context &
language/struct link & context
Idea 2
Idea 3
Conclude
Summary of points made in the essay that show you have answered the question
Terminology: soliloquy; individual speech by the character, dramatic irony; audience is more aware than the characters, repetition; ideas/words phrases repeated, metaphor; comparison of something as something else, hyperbole; use of exaggeration for effect, imagery; creating a picture in the mind of the reader, simile; comparison using like or as, dialogue; the speech of characters (think, length, tone, pace)…

4. A Christmas Carol or The Sign of Four Extract & Essay Exam Question
Timing – plan 5 mins.
Write 40 minutes
A Christmas Carol or The Sign of Four Extract & Essay Exam Question
AQA Literature Place
Mat.
Structure of the essay
Intro – link to the question. Explain which 3 events in the novella you will focus on
Idea 1: Explore either the extract or the whole novella and context.
Repeat with Idea 2
Explore either the extract or the whole novella & context. Include quotes.
Repeat with Idea 3
Conclude – Short summary of points that show the question is answered.
Remember 1/3 written on the extract
2/3rds written on the whole play
Place extract where it fits in the essay
Exploring the quotes – analysis paragraphs:
Link to the question
Link to the terminology
Link to the context which relates specifically to your ideas around the quote/chapter
Link to quote(s) or the moment – paraphrase what happens in this section of the play
Explore the hidden and obvious meaning
Zoom in on the words
Explore the effect
What were the writers’ intentions
Plan your essay here;
Intro
Link to question:
Link to a minimum of 3 ideas:
Idea 1
Extract or scene/quotes with context &
language/struct link & context
Idea 2
Idea 3
Conclude
Summary of points made in the essay that show you have answered the question
Terminology: irony; audience is aware that the contrast in meaning, repetition; ideas/words phrases repeated, metaphor; comparison of something as something else, hyperbole; use of exaggeration for effect, imagery; creating a picture in the mind of the reader, simile; comparison using like or as, tone – the impression you are given of how the words sound, emotive language; appeals to reader emotions, personification; makes an object sound human etc. allegorical; political message; symbolism – using objects or things to represent something else

5. Animal Farm Essay Only Answer AQA Literature Place Mat
Timing – plan 5 mins.
Write 40 minutes
Animal Farm Essay Only Answer AQA Literature Place Mat
Think Key Questions linked to the question:
How is ____ shown at the start/middle/end?
What type/effect does this have_____?
How is this shown?
What supports this from the play?
How to structure this essay
Intro – link to the question. Explain which 3 ideas/adjectives in the novella you will focus on
Idea 1 - start
choose a moment from the novella to explore (quotes if remembered) & context
Idea 2 - middle
choose a 2nd moment from the novella to explore (quotes if remembered) & context
Idea 3 - end
Conclude – Short summary of points
Plan your essay here;
Intro
Link to question & link to 3 ideas/adjectives
Idea 1
Moment/quotes
Language/struct link & context
Idea 2
Idea 3
Conclude
Summary of points
Exploring the quotes:
Link to the question
Link to the terminology
Link to quote(s) or the moment – paraphrase what happens in this section of the play
Explore the hidden and obvious meaning
Explore the context
Zoom in on the words
Explore the effect
What were the writers’ intentions
WHAT – HOW - WHY
Terminology: irony; audience is aware that the contrast in meaning, repetition; ideas/words phrases repeated, metaphor; comparison of something as something else, hyperbole; use of exaggeration for effect, imagery; creating a picture in the mind of the reader, simile; comparison using like or as, tone – the impression you are given of how the words sound, emotive language; appeals to reader emotions, personification; makes an object sound human etc. allegorical; political message; symbolism – using objects or things to represent something else

6. Anthology Comparison You must write about both poems.
Timing – plan 5 min. write 40 mins.
Anthology Comparison
Sentence starters: In the poem we see…
this suggests/implies/infers/conveys…
The poet implies/shows… Linking this to the time/place/intentions
Intro – link to question. Explain the meaning of both poems briefly and how they link. Can include context. Use three ideas/adjectives to shape the essay.
Throughout the essay– poem in front of you, choose relevant quotes/moments from the poem and analyse the language, structure and effect of these quotes and then link/compare to examples and analysis from the poem in your memory that you are comparing it with. You must use connectives of comparison. Use context & effect.
Conclude – Short summary of how they compare
You must write about both poems.
You must include context
You must use quotes
You will only have one of the poems in front of you. You choose the other and compare from memory.
Use the names of the poets throughout your essay and explore what they thought and why? As you analyse quotes and compare the two poems
Exploring the quotes:
Link to the question
Link to the terminology
Link to quote(s)
Explore the hidden and obvious meaning
Link to context – Explain what it was like at the time. Embed it with your analysis. Explore links to analysis
Zoom in on the words/connotations
Explore the effect
What were the writers’ intentions?
Use connectives of comparison to show you are aware of the similarities and differences in the poems.
Terminology: repetition; ideas/words phrases repeated, metaphor; comparison of something as something else, hyperbole; use of exaggeration for effect, imagery; creating a picture in the mind of the reader, simile; comparison using like or as, tone – the impression you are given of how the words sound, emotive language; appeals to reader emotions, personification; makes an object sound human, Use of complex sentences; to explore in detail emotions; pathetic fallacy; sets the tone/mood/atmosphere. End-stopping; punctuation at the end of line, caesura; punctuation in the middle of a line; enjambment; run on lines in the poem; stanza’s; the verses of the poem; layout; how it appears and what effect this has, connotations; implied meanings

7. Unseen Poetry; single poem essay
Timing – plan 5 min. write 25 minutes
Unseen Poetry; single poem essay
Sentence starters: In the poem we see…
this suggests/implies/infers/conveys…
The poet implies/shows… Linking this to the time/place/intentions
Intro – link to question. Explain what you think the meaning of the poem is briefly.
Throughout the poem – Choose relevant quotes (TITLE – LINE 1 – CHANGE OR VOLTA – FINAL LINE & ANY OTHER WORDS OR PHRASES THAT STAND OUT TO YOU) and analyse the language, structure and effect of these quotes. Refer to the question and explain the meaning.
The examiner wants to know you can make an educated guess, so just give it a go.
Conclude – Short summary of points
The examiner wants to know you can make an educated guess, so just give it a go.
Intro – Meaning
Main Essay – Analysis of a range of quotes explaining meaning and why you think this
Conclusion – Summary of your thoughts
Use the poet’s name throughout to show you understand the poet was making a point about the key information in the question
Exploring the quotes – the analysis:
Link to the question
Link to the terminology
Link to quote(s)
Explore the hidden and obvious meaning
Zoom in on the words/connotations
Explore the effect
What were the writers’ intentions
Don’t get stuck on meaning – read and re-read the poem.
Look for clues in the question to help you.
Terminology: repetition; ideas/words phrases repeated, metaphor; comparison of something as something else, hyperbole; use of exaggeration for effect, imagery; creating a picture in the mind of the reader, simile; comparison using like or as, tone – the impression you are given of how the words sound, emotive language; appeals to reader emotions, personification; makes an object sound human, Use of complex sentences; to explore in detail emotions; pathetic fallacy; sets the tone/mood/atmosphere. End-stopping; punctuation at the end of line, caesura; punctuation in the middle of a line; enjambment; run on lines in the poem; stanza’s; the verses of the poem; layout; how it appears and what effect this has, connotations; implied meanings

8. Unseen; comparison poem essay
Timing – write 15 minutes
Unseen; comparison poem essay
Sentence starters: In both poems we see…
this suggests/implies/infers/conveys…
The poet implies/shows… Linking this to the time/place/intentions … In both we see…
Similarities and differences are shown…
One long comparison essay
Start with the second poem
Explain what the poet is saying with quotes and why?
Link with a connective to poem one (the poem you analysed in the single poem essay)
Analyse the quote and say how it is similar or different to poem 2
Comparison
Use connectives of comparison:
Comparatively, similarly, differently, contrasting this, in the same way, likewise, however, also,
Comparing the poems with analysis:
Link to the question
Link to the terminology
Link to quote(s)
Explore the hidden and obvious meaning
Zoom in on the words/connotations
Explore the effect
What were the writers’ intentions
Use connectives of comparison to show you are aware of the similarities and differences in the poems.
Terminology: repetition; ideas/words phrases repeated, metaphor; comparison of something as something else, hyperbole; use of exaggeration for effect, imagery; creating a picture in the mind of the reader, simile; comparison using like or as, tone – the impression you are given of how the words sound, emotive language; appeals to reader emotions, personification; makes an object sound human, Use of complex sentences; to explore in detail emotions; pathetic fallacy; sets the tone/mood/atmosphere. End-stopping; punctuation at the end of line, caesura; punctuation in the middle of a line; enjambment; run on lines in the poem; stanza’s; the verses of the poem; layout; how it appears and what effect this has, connotations; implied meanings