This course delves into and teaches the skills for essay writing. It is aimed at A-Level English literature students who would like to reach the next level through analysis and practice.
This is a course designed for English Literature A-Level students who are looking to boost their essay skills up to the next level. Students will look at example essays, assessing their strengths and weaknesses, understanding what the examiners are looking for and how to integrate assessment objectives into essays. Students will be planning and writing together, examining their style and identifying areas to focus on. Students will go away from this course having rigorously assessed their written work and with some tools to take forward to write top essays in English Literature.
Course Content
8 LESSONS
8 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Understanding What the Examiners Are Looking For
60 minutes
Lesson 2
What Makes a Great Essay? Key Ingredients and the Story of Your Essay
60 minutes
Lesson 3
How to Plan an Essay: Structure and Tools
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Reflecting on Our Strengths and Weaknesses
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Example Essays: What Do We Take Away?
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Turning a Plan Into a Paragraph
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Turning Paragraphs Into an Argument
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Writing to Time
60 minutes
Key Skills
Planning
Close Analysis
Clarity and Precision
Writing Style
Educator
Natasha H
English, Drama and Theatre Star
Natasha is an award-winning freelance theatre director. She teaches English, drama and theatre studies in addition to UK entrance exams, helping each of her students flourish, both in their work and personal confidence and growth.
