by melaniewp | May 19, 2014 | Checklist, Critical Commentary, IB English, Revision
The IB critical commentary paper for English tests your understanding of how writers use language to create effects on the reader. It also tests your understanding of features of genre, audience and purpose, as well as your ability to compare. The exam is two hours...
by melaniewp | May 13, 2014 | AQA English Literature Exam, Key Quotes, Revision, To Kill a Mockingbird
One page of key quotes to learn for the English Literature exam on To Kill a Mockingbird, for AQA or the WJEC GCSE. Simple!Finches: ‘stripped of everything but their land’ ‘related by blood or marriage’ a ‘tired old town’ Atticus ‘read to us, played with us’ and...
by melaniewp | Mar 17, 2014 | exams, Podcasts, Revision, stress
My daughter gets really stressed sometimes. So I made her this, to help her relax and stay calm. ‘Counting Sheep’ runs up to a hundred. If you think stressful thoughts, re-start the track. See how long it takes you to get up to 100. It’s excellent...
by melaniewp | May 5, 2013 | GCSE, How to Write an Essay, IGCSE, Revision
A friend of mine at Eton College kindly passed on this beautiful advice as used by the English Department there. Want to find out how to write an essay in exam conditions? Look no further.The first paragraph…• Open your essay by stating your understanding of the...
by melaniewp | Mar 13, 2013 | Exam Essays, GCSE, IGCSE, Mark Schemes, Revision
1. Start early. It gives you more time to fill in the gaps.2. A revision checklist is essential. Some teachers give these out. If yours don’t, find out the code of the exam you’re taking. Ask your class teacher for this. Go to...
by melaniewp | Mar 12, 2013 | Complex Vocabulary, GCSE, How to Write an Essay, IGCSE, Revision, Vocabulary
Useful words and complex vocabulary for essays in all subjects from GCSE B-A* up to A-Level A* grade or University.1 In Addition(1) besides this (as well as this), (2) furthermore (also), (3) also, (4) as well as, (5) on top of this, (6) foremost (most important, e.g....
