by melaniewp | Aug 24, 2013 | AQA, ENG1H, English Language Exam, Model Essays, Question 1
Question 11. Read Source 1, Lifesaving with Class, by Rory Stamp, from the RNLI magazine, the lifeboat What do you learn from the article about the Beach to City programme run by the RNLI? (8 marks) In Rory Stamp’s article, we learn about the “RNLI charity...
by melaniewp | Aug 15, 2013 | 11+, Common Entrance, Comprehension, English Language Exam, GCSE, IGCSE
ATeacherWrites.comGet links to comprehension texts, stepped Common Entrance and GCSE-style exercises from the best of the internet right now. This range of exercises covers all ages and abilities, with difficult vocabulary explained. Click on the picture or title to...
by melaniewp | Jul 16, 2013 | English Language Exam, How Do Writers Use Language?, OCR, Orwell
3 Shooting an ElephantHow does George Orwell convey his thoughts and feelings to the reader?In your answer, refer to the language he uses and the tone created. Exam Answer: A* GradeOrwell dramatises the dilemma of shooting the elephant in the contast of...
by melaniewp | Jul 15, 2013 | AQA, Comprehension, English Language Exam, Question 1, What Do You Understand
Link to ‘Will Turning Vegetarian Save the Planet?’Alex Renton’s article tells us not only can our diet affect our planet but that also ‘rearing cows, sheep and pigs’ produces more ‘greenhouse gases’ than transportation. This...
by melaniewp | Jul 8, 2013 | AQA, ENG1H, English Language, English Language Exam, GCSE, How Do Writers Use Language?, Question 4
Question four is the one that students struggle with the most, producing vague, low-grade answers. Examiners are looking for specific comments, which analyse the specific mood or effect of a particular word in context. Don’t just list techniques that you...
by melaniewp | Jul 7, 2013 | English Language Exam, Exercises, GCSE, Grammar Exercises, IGCSE, KS3, Tension, Writing
You can create tension, or interest, by leaving the most important information to the end of a sentence. To do this, you will need to reverse – or alter – the normal sentence order.e.g.A red silk dress was draped across the back of the chair. > Draped...
