The Handmaid’s Tale (Unit Bundle)

The Handmaid’s Tale A Level English Literature Full Unit (6 weeks / 27 lessons)

If you’re teaching The Handmaid’s Tale and want a complete, ready-to-teach unit that builds genuine exam confidence without the late-night scramble, this full bundle gives you the entire six-week sequence in one place: lessons, resources, assessment, and teacher guidance.

Across 27 lessons, students build secure knowledge of the text while developing the analytical writing skills needed for A Level success. The unit is structured to help you teach with confidence, keep lessons consistent, and prepare students for their exam through regular, purposeful practice.

What’s included:

Core teaching materials

• 27 fully editable lesson presentations with teacher notes and interactive features

• Custom graphics and a sleek, classroom-ready design

• A predictable lesson structure that makes planning and delivery easier

• Built-in formative assessment every lesson, including checks for understanding, short tasks, and quick feedback opportunities

Student resources that support exam success

• Accompanying lesson handouts for group work and independent tasks

• Key quotes and retrieval support

• Model exam responses to support high-quality writing

• Student checklists to build independence and keep standards clear

• A Handmaid’s Tale exam cheat sheet and exam checklist for students

Assessment and feedback mapped to AQA

• Full unit overview mapped to AQA A Level English Literature assessment objectives

• Final summative assessment resources including an assessment rubric aligned with AQA AOs

• A student-friendly feedback sheet to make next steps clear and actionable

Beyond the lesson sequence

• Additional ideas for extended learning beyond the planned lessons, ideal for stretch, homework, revision, or wider reading

Trauma-informed and neurodivergent-inclusive delivery guidance

• Practical guidance to support predictable routines, accessibility, and inclusive participation

• Notes to help you teach sensitive themes with care, clarity, and strong classroom culture

Why departments love this bundle
This unit is designed to save you days of planning time and reduce stress while still delivering a rigorous, exam-focused scheme. You can rest easy knowing the next six weeks are planned, resourced, and ready to teach, so you can spend your time on responsive teaching, in-the-moment differentiation, and supporting students to succeed.

Licensing
Choose the right license at checkout. Pricing options are available for individuals, departments, schools, and whole colleges.

Our “missing piece” promise
If there’s something you need that would make the unit more usable for your students or setting, tell us what’s missing and we’ll create it and add it in at no extra cost.