Frankie Wills, English Literature Tutor and Poet
The Tutor
Master's-level English graduate (University of Nottingham)
Teaching and training experience
Published poet
Diploma in Musical Theatre
Based in West Yorkshire
Service
Online English Literature analysis and exam skills tutoring sessions
Availability for Bookings
4-5:00 & 5:30-6:30 Monday to Friday
Age Groups
Year 9, GCSE and A-Level students
Mathew
Frankie is patient and understanding. She has real empathy for everybody she works with, has an excellent academic record with a First Class undergraduate degree in English and a Distinction at Masters level. I'm sure her coaching will help improve your English skills.
Michelle
I've known Frankie for almost 20 years and I can confirm she is an enthusiastic reader, creative writer and communicator. I have no hesitation in recommending her as a tutor, as I'm certain she will dedicate her time and energy to helping others achieve their goals.
Tash
Frankie is an incredibly competent tutor, with in school experience and a high level of English Literature knowledge. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Sessions
Sessions last 1 hour and take place online, via Teams.
I provide lecture-style sessions on SPAG and essay technique, poetry and fiction analysis, and theatrical analysis.
If a tailored approach is preferable, I offer a skills workshopping session; and the next sessions will focus on specific areas for development.
I specialise in tutoring the skills needed when analysing any text. My approach does not involve setting and marking assignments but rather the explanation and discussion of concepts.
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The first session is free; then it is £15 per session or £27 for two sessions.
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Please contact me via the booking link if you are interested in arranging a tutoring session.
My email address is frankiewills@hotmail.com​​​​​​
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Bookings
Audio
Language analysis is one of the most important aspects of literary criticism. If a student can master this skill, they will be on the way to achieving their target grade. Key areas of language analysis are semantic fields & connotations, repetition, imagery, alliteration, labelling word classes (nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.) and figurative language, such as metaphors, similes and personification.​​
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Next time you're studying a text, think about this list:
1)Structure (chapters, epilogue, prologue)
2)Subject matter/ content & themes
3)Narration (first person; second person; third person omniscient/ limited/ shifting/ free indirect discourse) & narrative reliability
4)Point of view (close versus detached)
5)Linear or non-linear plot; flashbacks/ flash-forwards; plot arc
6)Context (author, time period, literary movement)
7)Characterisation including dialogue
8)Semantic field, word classes (e.g. verbs, nouns & adjectives) & connotations
9)Foreshadowing & pathetic fallacy
10)Imagery, personification, zoomorphism, metaphor and simile
11)Repetition, reiteration and motifs
12)Source material/ intertextual connections
13)Aspects of a genre (if relevant)
Next time you're studying a poem, think about this list:
1)Structure (form, stanzas and lineation)
2)Subject matter/ content & themes
3)Rhyme scheme (regular, irregular, ABAB ... and how it links words together)
4)Metre (e.g. iambic pentameter)
5)Context (poet, time period, literary movement)
6)Semantic field, word classes (e.g. verbs, nouns & adjectives) & connotations
7)Alliteration and sibilance
8)Caesura and enjambment
9)Persona (if written in first person)
10)Imagery, personification and zoomorphism
11)Metaphor and simile
12)Consonance, assonance, internal rhymes and half rhymes
13)Repetition and refrain
14)Source material/ intertextual connections
15)Aspects of a genre (if relevant)
Revision Resources
I have uploaded revision templates for six of Shakespeare's plays to TES
(Romeo and Juliet; Macbeth; Othello; The Winter's Tale; Measure for Measure; and Richard II)
They are free to download and available via this link:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Wills24S
Literary Analysis Overview Course
I have recently published a short online course on PayHip.
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The course provides an overview of poetry, fiction and theatrical analysis as well as essay skills. It features checklists, downloadable resources, and a certificate.
For more information and free access to this course, please click the link below:
AUDHD & AFAB Course
I have recently shared an online course on PayHip which offers AUDHD guidance.
This course consists of advice based on what works for me, building on the work of trained experts and lived-experience writers. I hope that it will help others who have been failed by a flawed education and diagnosis system.
For more information and free access to the course, please click the link below:
Poetry
Strong-Willed: a poetry collection
A collection of poems on the themes of feelings, mental health and identity
Reviews
"A soul-searching poetry collection with vivid imagery and stunning narrative voice." Kathryn
"Wills speaks directly to deep emotions. Such a fresh voice!" Abby
"Beautiful and moving poems," Lorna
Completed CPD Certifications:
-Inclusive Education: Exploring SEND Practice and Strategies (Future Learn)
-Introduction to ADHD Awareness (Alison)
-Advanced ADHD Coaching Diploma (Centre of Excellence)
-Become an Online Tutor Certificate (New Skills Academy)