UK Curriculum · Year 12 English · A-Level

Year 12 English Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Year 12 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 Shakespeare, pre- and post-1900 poetry, prose fiction, drama, unseen texts and the NEA comparative study.

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September · Shakespeare I: Text & Language

Year 12 English — September Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · English
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(English Literature)		Shakespeare I: Text & Language 1: Studying Plot & Character in the Set PlayShakespeare I: Text & Language 1: Studying Plot & Character in the Set PlayShakespeare I: Text & Language 1: Studying Plot & Character in the Set Play 2: Analysing Shakespeare's Language & Verse
September 2nd week
(English Literature)		Shakespeare I: Text & Language 2: Analysing Shakespeare's Language & VerseShakespeare I: Text & Language 2: Analysing Shakespeare's Language & Verse 3: Exploring Themes in the PlayShakespeare I: Text & Language 3: Exploring Themes in the Play 4: Articulating an Informed Personal Response (AO1)
September 3rd week
(English Literature)		Shakespeare I: Text & Language 3: Exploring Themes in the PlayShakespeare I: Text & Language 4: Articulating an Informed Personal Response (AO1)Shakespeare I: Text & Language 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & Quiz
September 4th week
(English Literature)		Shakespeare I: Text & Language 4: Articulating an Informed Personal Response (AO1) 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizShakespeare I: Text & Language 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizShakespeare I: Text & Language Applied Practice Task
October · Shakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation

Year 12 English — October Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · English
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(English Literature)		Shakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation 1: Analysing How Meanings Are Shaped (AO2)Shakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation 1: Analysing How Meanings Are Shaped (AO2)Shakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation 1: Analysing How Meanings Are Shaped (AO2) 2: Exploring Historical & Social Context (AO3)
October 2nd week
(English Literature)		Shakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation 2: Exploring Historical & Social Context (AO3)Shakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation 2: Exploring Historical & Social Context (AO3) 3: Exploring Different Critical Interpretations (AO5)Shakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation 3: Exploring Different Critical Interpretations (AO5) 4: Practising Essay Writing on the Play
October 3rd week
(English Literature)		Shakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation 3: Exploring Different Critical Interpretations (AO5)Shakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation 4: Practising Essay Writing on the PlayShakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & Quiz
October 4th week
(English Literature)		Shakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation 4: Practising Essay Writing on the Play 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizShakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizShakespeare II: Meaning, Context & Interpretation Applied Practice Task
November · Poetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry

Year 12 English — November Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · English
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(English Literature)		Poetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry 1: Analysing Language & Form in Pre-1900 PoetryPoetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry 1: Analysing Language & Form in Pre-1900 PoetryPoetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry 1: Analysing Language & Form in Pre-1900 Poetry 2: Exploring Context in Pre-1900 Poetry
November 2nd week
(English Literature)		Poetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry 2: Exploring Context in Pre-1900 PoetryPoetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry 2: Exploring Context in Pre-1900 Poetry 3: Comparing Poems Within the Pre-1900 SetPoetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry 3: Comparing Poems Within the Pre-1900 Set 4: Practising Essay Responses on Pre-1900 Poetry
November 3rd week
(English Literature)		Poetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry 3: Comparing Poems Within the Pre-1900 SetPoetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry 4: Practising Essay Responses on Pre-1900 PoetryPoetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & Quiz
November 4th week
(English Literature)		Poetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry 4: Practising Essay Responses on Pre-1900 Poetry 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizPoetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizPoetry I: Pre-1900 Poetry Applied Practice Task
December · Poetry II: Post-1900 Poetry

Year 12 English — December Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · English
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(English Literature)		Poetry II: Post-1900 Poetry 1: Analysing Language & Form in Post-1900 PoetryPoetry II: Post-1900 Poetry 1: Analysing Language & Form in Post-1900 PoetryPoetry II: Post-1900 Poetry 1: Analysing Language & Form in Post-1900 Poetry 2: Exploring Context in Post-1900 Poetry
December 2nd week
(English Literature)		Poetry II: Post-1900 Poetry 2: Exploring Context in Post-1900 PoetryPoetry II: Post-1900 Poetry 2: Exploring Context in Post-1900 Poetry 3: Comparing Pre- & Post-1900 PoetryPoetry II: Post-1900 Poetry 3: Comparing Pre- & Post-1900 Poetry 4: Practising Essay Responses on Post-1900 Poetry
December 3rd week
(English Literature)		Poetry II: Post-1900 Poetry 3: Comparing Pre- & Post-1900 PoetryPoetry II: Post-1900 Poetry 4: Practising Essay Responses on Post-1900 PoetryPoetry II: Post-1900 Poetry 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & Quiz
December 4th week
(English Literature)		Poetry II: Post-1900 Poetry 4: Practising Essay Responses on Post-1900 Poetry 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizPoetry II: Post-1900 Poetry 5: Vocabulary Review 6: Exam Practice & QuizPoetry II: Post-1900 Poetry 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 12 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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