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Know your AOs!

Assessment Obectives are NOT designed for students ...

You probably knew that.

But did you know, A Level English Literature AOs are the same no matter which exam board's specification you're with in England and Wales?

We should be better at explaining them to you.

Which is why for several years, I've been colour-coding all my resources and even the marking I do for my students. And decoding that nasty 'edu-speak' into something you can understand and work with. This 5-page guide gives you not just the official wording (and the colour codes I use), but simplifies what the exam boards are asking you in your answers.

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    Abel Guerrero is the 'Upstart' in Upstart Tuition.

    An English teacher in England and Wales for over 10 years, who specialises in Shakespeare, poetry, novels (new and classic), drama, and in getting students excellent grades at GCSE and A Level.

    In 2024, Upstart Tuition was awarded 'Best Tutoring Service' (all subjects) for Gwynedd, North Wales, with an overall quality score of over 95%.

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