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It's important to remember that an examiner is much more interested in what you think rather than what a critic has already said. So don't just write down a critical opinion or quote without expanding on ...

Ponits are allocated in all mark schemes for contextual discussion of the text/texts. This can often mean a whole grade difference if context is used effectively, as well as enriching and polishing an ...

The aim of the game with a closed book examination is to test your memory, knowledge and understanding of a text, things you should have built upon in class over the year. However, the thought of having t...

The most important thing to remember at GCSE is clarity and confidence. When you first encounter your unseen text, it can be overwhelming, but it's important to remember that once you're in the exam, you ...

I found this difficult at first, especially coming from GCSE where the book was there for you to constantly refer to. However, I found that the best way for me to remember quotations, was for me to rel...