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Fully resourced 118-slide OCR A Level English Lit scheme for Unseen American Literature, with 7 annotated extracts + 5 extra practice texts.

Save hours of planning with this fully resourced, 118-slide scheme of work for the OCR English Literature Unseen American Literature exam section. Designed to guide students through the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed, this resource covers everything from genre conventions to high-level annotation techniques.

What is included:

• 118-slide, fully editable PowerPoint covering the entire OCR Unseen American Literature component
• Step-by-step guidance through 7 unseen extracts, each with activities, analysis, and model responses
• Fully annotated versions of all 7 extracts for teacher reference or student support
• 5 additional unseen extracts (no PowerPoint slides) for extra practice or homework tasks
• Clear breakdown of OCR exam guidelines and mark schemes
• Engaging activities to broaden understanding of American literary genres and historical context
• Annotation practice tasks with worked examples

Key features:

• Suitable for KS5 / A Level Year 12–13 OCR English Literature
• Ideal for first teaching of the component or focused exam preparation
• Differentiated activities for mixed-ability groups
• Can be taught sequentially as a full scheme or adapted into stand-alone lessons

Why this works:
This scheme combines exam-specific knowledge with active skills practice, ensuring students aren’t just familiar with American literature, they’re confident in how to tackle any unseen extract under timed conditions. With detailed annotations, structured activities, and extra practice material, it’s everything you need for this challenging component in one download.

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OCR English Literature A Level | Unseen American Literature | OCR Paper 2 Section 1 | Annotated extracts | KS5 American Literature | OCR A Level English | Genre analysis | Annotation skills