Literature Toolkit

About Course
Sharpen your English Literature skills with this comprehensive course, designed to help you excel in essay writing, literary analysis, and contextual application. Whether you’re preparing for exams or looking to enhance your understanding of texts, this course provides the essential tools to develop high-quality responses that meet all assessment objectives.
Your instructor, a fully-qualified British curriculum English teacher and former examiner for major exam boards, brings extensive experience in guiding students towards success. The course is tailored for all learners, offering clear strategies and advanced insights to help you write with confidence and precision. All resources are available in dyslexia-friendly formats and are inclusive for students with English as an additional language (EAL) or specific learning needs.
Key features of the course include:
- Step-by-step guidance on essay writing, from coming up with insightful points to structuring and refining your responses.
- Techniques for embedding evidence smoothly and effectively into your analysis.
- Demystifying conceptualised responses, with clear strategies for developing sophisticated arguments.
- Practical advice on applying context meaningfully, ensuring it enhances your analysis without becoming irrelevant.
- A structured approach to constructing paragraphs that meet all assessment objectives, hitting key targets for analysis, context, and interpretation.
- Lessons on writing impactful introductions and conclusions that frame your essays clearly and concisely.
- In-depth exploration of how to consider the writer’s intentions and comment effectively on the writer’s craft.
- Additional digital resources designed to support and reinforce your learning, including model answers, revision tips, and practice tasks.
This course provides everything you need to excel in English Literature, offering a clear pathway to mastering both analysis and essay writing. Join today for expert instruction and fully supportive resources that make succeeding in English Literature accessible for all learners.
We are constantly adding to all our courses, but if you purchase a single course, and not a monthly subscription, do not worry as you will have access to any future materials added. If you feel anything is missing or have ideas for things you’d like to see added, just drop us an email: hello@steertosuccess.co.uk
This course is delivered by the founder of Steer to Success, a fully-qualified English teacher with an honours degree in English and philosophy from the University of Liverpool. After graduating, she was one of the presidents of Liverpool Guild of Students and then went on to be selected for the prestigious Teach First Ambassadors Programme, through which she completed her PGCE at Canterbury Christ Church University with a specialism in secondary English teaching.
Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to delivering high-quality education. Throughout her extensive teaching career, she has held numerous leadership roles in some of the UK and Middle East’s most esteemed schools across the state, grammar, and private sectors. Her positions of responsibility have included overseeing teaching and learning initiatives, leading as a Head of Year with a focus on pastoral care, developing curriculum strategies as key stage coordinators, and mentoring and coaching fellow educators. These experiences have equipped her with a deep understanding of effective teaching practices and student development.
In addition to her classroom expertise, she has worked as an examiner for several years for major UK and international exam boards, offering valuable insights into the assessment process and ensuring students are well-prepared for exams. Her ability to support a diverse range of students is another hallmark of her career. She has extensive experience working with those with additional educational needs, including students with English as an additional language, and has a proven track record of nurturing gifted and talented students.
Beyond her teaching qualifications, she is a fully-qualified coach, having completed an ICF-accredited coaching programme, and is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). This coaching expertise allows her to provide personalised support and guidance, helping students and adults alike to achieve their full potential.
Course Content
Lessons
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Introduction to AQA English Literature
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Assessment Objectives
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Essay Planning
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Coming up with Points
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Analysing Language Features
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Analytic Paragraphs
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Introductions and Conclusions
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Applying Context Effectively
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The Writer’s Intentions
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The Writer’s Craft
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Conceptualised Responses
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Embedding Quotations
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Critical Readings & Theorists: Hitting Top Grades in Lit Essays
Digital Resources
Quiz
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