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Literature Paper 2

An Inspector Calls. Anthology poems: Exposure, Storm on the Island, The Prelude, Remains, War Photographer, Bayonet Charge. Unseen Poetry.

Language Paper 2

Reading non-fiction texts. Viewpoint writing.

1. Attend revision classes when your teacher has offered them.

2. Practise timed writing at home once a week. Consider answering the question:

3. Use GCSEPod, the PiXL Lit App and other revision websites to facilitate your notes.

4. Start memorising quotes. Have them up around the house for your key characters.

5. Practise planning under timed conditions.

6. Revise your subject terminology. Ensure you have a thorough working knowledge of basic language techniques:

7. Learn specific contextual facts for each text.

8. Compare the response of a modern reader/audience to a Victorian/Jacobean.

9. Re-read the texts you’ve studied in class in your independent study time. Make notes on key character developments and how themes alter.

10. Consider alternative interpretations when responding to a character/text/quote.