Pupil outcome: I can write a clear analytical response about human nature in the novel. Key learning points: - Consider the first version of your work a first draft and not the finished essay. - Redrafting your analytical writing is just...

Pupil outcome: I can analyse how Conan Doyle presents character and atmosphere on the night of Julia’s death in ‘The Speckled Band’. Key learning points: - The night Julia Stoner dies, there is an awful storm. - Conan Doyle uses pathetic...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write up a clear and cohesive paragraph to answer the question: ‘How does Bilan present the temple? in 'Asha and the Spirit Bird'. Key learning points: - In analytical writing, use conjunctions and...

Pupil outcome: I can use feedback to improve my analytical writing about Scrooge. Key learning points: - The thesis statement, topic sentences and summary sentences offer structure to the argument - Textual evidence should be used to...

Pupil outcome: I can use context and quotations to write an effective analytical paragraph about honour and violence in ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Key learning points: - Always remember to select the most relevant quotation to your point. - Try...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write two analytical paragraphs which explore the theme of power in Hanan Al-Shaykh’s ‘One Thousand and One Nights’. Key learning points: - You can make connections between the frame story of 'One Thousand...

Pupil outcome: I can rewrite an extended response, using suggested improvements. Key learning points: - An excellent analytical response is clear, nuanced and concise. - A nuanced response acknowledges and explores the shades of meaning...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how Nagra conveys a joyful relationship which subverts expectations. Key learning points: - Arguably, Nagra uses anaphora to depict the speaker's joyful and equitable relationship with his wife. - Arguably,...