How to plan A* Essays for A Level English Literature | Essay Writing Guide, Templates & Example Plans

Struggling to improve your A Level English Literature essays?

If you’re stuck at a B (or lower) and not sure how to reach an A or A*, the issue is usually not your ideas: it’s how you structure them and address the assessment objectives.

This 18-page guide shows you exactly how to fix that.

What this guide will help you do:
• Understand what examiners are actually looking for (AOs)
• Plan essays that consistently meet A/A* criteria
• Develop clear, analytical arguments instead of vague points
• Use quotes, context, and critics effectively
• Revise more efficiently without writing endless practice essays

What’s included:
• A clear explanation of how A Level English Literature is marked
• A structured method for planning A* essays
• Guidance on adapting your plan for different questions and exam boards
• A practical system for using essay plans as revision
• Fillable templates for single text and comparison essays
• Model A* example plans for single text and comparison essays

Who this is for:
• A Level English Literature students
• Students aiming for A / A*
• Students who feel stuck and don’t understand how to improve
• Students who want a clear, structured revision method

How to use it:
Instead of writing full essays, use the templates to plan 3-4 essays per revision session. This allows you to cover more content, improve your argument, and consistently hit the assessment objectives.

About me:
I’m an A Level English Literature tutor, and this is the exact method I used to achieve an A* and now use with my students. Over the 4 years I have been a tutor, I have helped lots of students go from Ds and Cs to As and A*s!

Important:
This is a digital PDF download — no physical item will be shipped.