English Language

• Get used to the type of questions you'll be asked.

• Practise planning and writing answers out in full.

• The exam involves analysing unseen texts. Make sure you:

  • Read the text carefully.

  • Underline key words as you read the text.

  • Note the writers's view after reading the text.

You will need to show the following skills:

• Write critically and clearly

• Use quotes to back up your points

• Analyse language, form and structure

• Show you understand how context affects the text.

• Do some creative writing to prepare for the exam.

• Practise writing both fiction and non-fiction texts.

• To get top marks, your writing needs to be interesting, accurate and well-organised.