UK Curriculum · Year 13 English · A-Level

Year 13 English Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Year 13 English scheme of work aligned to the UK National Curriculum (A-Level · Key Stage 5). Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week, covering revision of Shakespeare, poetry, prose and drama, advanced unseen texts, full paper practice, mock exams and the A-Level exam period.

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September · Revision & Deepening: Shakespeare

Year 13 English — September Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · English
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Shakespeare 1: Revisiting & Deepening Analysis of the Set PlayRevision & Deepening: Shakespeare 1: Revisiting & Deepening Analysis of the Set PlayRevision & Deepening: Shakespeare 1: Revisiting & Deepening Analysis of the Set Play 2: Refining Contextual Understanding (AO3)
September 2nd week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Shakespeare 2: Refining Contextual Understanding (AO3)Revision & Deepening: Shakespeare 2: Refining Contextual Understanding (AO3) 3: Exploring Further Critical Interpretations (AO5)Revision & Deepening: Shakespeare 3: Exploring Further Critical Interpretations (AO5) 4: Timed Essay Practice: Shakespeare
September 3rd week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Shakespeare 3: Exploring Further Critical Interpretations (AO5)Revision & Deepening: Shakespeare 4: Timed Essay Practice: ShakespeareRevision & Deepening: Shakespeare 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & Quiz
September 4th week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Shakespeare 4: Timed Essay Practice: Shakespeare 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizRevision & Deepening: Shakespeare 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizRevision & Deepening: Shakespeare Applied Practice Task
October · Revision & Deepening: Poetry

Year 13 English — October Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · English
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Poetry 1: Revisiting Pre-1900 Poetry in DepthRevision & Deepening: Poetry 1: Revisiting Pre-1900 Poetry in DepthRevision & Deepening: Poetry 1: Revisiting Pre-1900 Poetry in Depth 2: Revisiting Post-1900 Poetry in Depth
October 2nd week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Poetry 2: Revisiting Post-1900 Poetry in DepthRevision & Deepening: Poetry 2: Revisiting Post-1900 Poetry in Depth 3: Comparative Poetry Essay PracticeRevision & Deepening: Poetry 3: Comparative Poetry Essay Practice 4: Timed Essay Practice: Poetry
October 3rd week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Poetry 3: Comparative Poetry Essay PracticeRevision & Deepening: Poetry 4: Timed Essay Practice: PoetryRevision & Deepening: Poetry 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & Quiz
October 4th week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Poetry 4: Timed Essay Practice: Poetry 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizRevision & Deepening: Poetry 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizRevision & Deepening: Poetry Applied Practice Task
November · Revision & Deepening: Prose Fiction

Year 13 English — November Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · English
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Prose Fiction 1: Revisiting the Novel in DepthRevision & Deepening: Prose Fiction 1: Revisiting the Novel in DepthRevision & Deepening: Prose Fiction 1: Revisiting the Novel in Depth 2: Refining Analysis of Narrative Technique
November 2nd week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Prose Fiction 2: Refining Analysis of Narrative TechniqueRevision & Deepening: Prose Fiction 2: Refining Analysis of Narrative Technique 3: Exploring Connections Across Texts (AO4)Revision & Deepening: Prose Fiction 3: Exploring Connections Across Texts (AO4) 4: Timed Essay Practice: Prose Fiction
November 3rd week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Prose Fiction 3: Exploring Connections Across Texts (AO4)Revision & Deepening: Prose Fiction 4: Timed Essay Practice: Prose FictionRevision & Deepening: Prose Fiction 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & Quiz
November 4th week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Prose Fiction 4: Timed Essay Practice: Prose Fiction 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizRevision & Deepening: Prose Fiction 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizRevision & Deepening: Prose Fiction Applied Practice Task
December · Revision & Deepening: Drama

Year 13 English — December Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · English
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Drama 1: Revisiting the Set Drama Text in DepthRevision & Deepening: Drama 1: Revisiting the Set Drama Text in DepthRevision & Deepening: Drama 1: Revisiting the Set Drama Text in Depth 2: Refining Analysis of Dramatic Technique
December 2nd week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Drama 2: Refining Analysis of Dramatic TechniqueRevision & Deepening: Drama 2: Refining Analysis of Dramatic Technique 3: Comparative Essay Practice: Drama & ProseRevision & Deepening: Drama 3: Comparative Essay Practice: Drama & Prose 4: Timed Essay Practice: Drama
December 3rd week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Drama 3: Comparative Essay Practice: Drama & ProseRevision & Deepening: Drama 4: Timed Essay Practice: DramaRevision & Deepening: Drama 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & Quiz
December 4th week
(English Literature)		Revision & Deepening: Drama 4: Timed Essay Practice: Drama 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizRevision & Deepening: Drama 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizRevision & Deepening: Drama Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Frame the argument

Open with a passage, critical view or essay question that frames the week’s text or theme.

25 minutes

Analyse and draft

Develop close analysis, context and interpretations, then draft or refine essay paragraphs with tutor feedback.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Finish with a timed response or plan that shows progress towards top-band A-Level answers.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Year 13 English

Concept lessons

Focused lessons on Shakespeare, poetry, prose, drama and critical interpretation.

Essay practice

Essay questions, timed responses and full paper practice matched to the weekly plan.

Texts & criticism

Set texts, unseen extracts and critical perspectives for wider reading.

Progress notes

Detailed feedback on essays and NEA work, with clear next steps.

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