by melaniewp | Sep 10, 2013 | AQA, Controlled Assessment, English Literature Exam, GCSE, Susan Hill, The Woman in Black
How does Hill use Gothic conventions to build tension and atmosphere at the start of The Woman in Black?The title of the chapter ‘Christmas Eve’ suggests a time of celebration, family and joy, of anticipation. The mood at the start is ‘festive’, ‘happy’ and the main...
by melaniewp | Sep 9, 2013 | 11 plus, 11+, Common Entrance, English Language Exam, GCSE, IGCSE, KS2, KS3, Writing to Argue, Writing to Persuade
This is a ‘writing to argue’ piece that I did with a student aiming for Common Entrance. When she sits, the topic will be ‘Heroes’, so bossiness was an interesting way to consider the issue of leadership. This is pitched fairly high and...
by melaniewp | Sep 4, 2013 | 11 plus, Common Entrance, Complex Sentences, Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing Paper
If you’re writing a story, how can you make your sentences more interesting? If you’re doing practice exams for Common Entrance or the 11 plus Writing Paper, these examples will help you raise your grade.Example Sentences:[1] There was a tree.Transform...
by melaniewp | Sep 2, 2013 | A6002, ASBO Elephants, English Language Exam, GCSE, OCR
January 2012 OCR Information and Ideas English Language Exam Higher Tier A60/021 ASBO ElephantsReferring carefully to the magazine article, outline concisely how the work of Doug Groves helps both elephants and human beings. Use your own words as far...
