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How do I stop writing everything I know about a text in my answers?

You've heard it before but plan, plan, plan. Planning in an exam can always seem daunting - you panic about whether you're remembering texts correctly. One way to solve this is to plan as revision. This s...

Answered by Emily C. English Literature tutor
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How do I begin to learn all the texts on my course?

Break your work down so it is more manageable. One technique which often works for both visual and reading/writing learners is to make tables mapping out the poems, books and plays you are studying. Then ...

Answered by Emily C. English Literature tutor
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What makes a top-band A-Level answer?

Firstly remember that a brilliant A-Level English essay is not based on one correct answer, it is a well-supported point of view.

1.) CONTEXT - Context is absolutely key at A-Level, for my AQA A2 e...

Answered by Reena K. English Literature tutor
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How do I write and structure a coherent, perceptive essay paragraph?

Personally, I find a straightforward approach more effective. I think it is very easy, especially in English based subjects, to ramble on unnecessarily and lose focus! I know this was something I used to ...

Answered by Rhiannon P. English Literature tutor
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How should i structure my paragraph when analysing texts

It is useful to follow the PEA paragraph structure when analysing writing. This stands for POINT, EVIDENCE, ANALYSIS. So, you would first clearly state the point you wish to make, quote the writer to give...

Answered by Dominic P. English Literature tutor
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