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English Language
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I struggle finding points of comparison when comparing two texts. How can I better approach this question?

First of all, when coming up with points of comparison, try thinking about things on a broader scale. For example, do both texts approach a similar subject matter? Do both texts clearly convey ideas and e...

Answered by Lucy O. English Language tutor
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What does 'reading critically' mean and how can I do it?

That's a really great question and a really important thing to be thinking about if you want to be an excellent English language student! If your teacher is asking you to read critically, they're probably...

Answered by Lochlann A. English Language tutor
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How would you structure a GCSE English Language Question?

For this, I would advise students to use the PEEL technique. This stands for POINT, EVIDENCE, EXPLANATION and LINK.So firstly, point. The student would make a point relating to the essay title. They would...

Answered by Anna B. English Language tutor
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Explain how the author uses descriptions and connotations to portray positive or negative evaluations of a character.

I assume that the students will be reading a book for their GCSE qualification. For example, I read Holes. An answer based on this book could include the following:Before the Warden was formally introduce...

Answered by Hannah H. English Language tutor
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Why does how I structure my essay matter?

Producing a well structured essay will go a long way in encouraging the examiner to really engage with your work from the offset. Firstly, a clear and concisely written essay is far more visually pleasing...

Answered by Esther U. English Language tutor
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