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A useful guide and compendium of information to support you in writing US Application Essay. Checklist: Do: Make a list of things that matter to you. What are you passionate about?Prepare to write by reading. Read good quality texts; it will impact your writing!Expect to write several drafts, so start early!Ask people you trust for [...]
This guide offers essential advice for writing a compelling personal statement, including a checklist, character limits, and a focus on relevant experiences. Emphasizing originality, it suggests a structured approach using the ABC rule. Additionally, it highlights the importance of self-expression beyond academic records while providing suggestions for proofreading and avoiding plagiarism.
Use the links below for a compendium of virtual tours and open days for universities around the world British Curriculum A-Z of UK Universities Virtual Tours University of Cambridge Virtual Tour University of Oxford Virtual Tour Kings College London Campus Tours Newcastle University Virtual Tours Manchester Metropolitan Virtual Tour Queen Mary Virtual Tour American Curriculum [...]
Frankenstein, a gothic fiction written between the Romantic era and the Enlightenment era by Mary Shelley in 1817. Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go, a subverted dystopian novel published in 2005, is set in an alternate England in the late 1990s. The natural world is highly valued by both Ishiguro and Shelley, as they both [...]
Delve into the haunting beauty of William Blake’s The Sick Rose with Awaken English — your trusted platform for high-quality English Literature resources. Whether you're a teacher planning a lesson or a student preparing for exams, our expertly designed materials offer insightful support for studying this powerful Romantic poem. Explore in-depth analysis of The Sick [...]
A compendium of useful podcasts to stretch your understanding, explore new aspects of A-level Language beyond our curriculum, revise some of our key concepts and to see them in use. The World in Words Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them hosted by Patrick Cox. Lingthusiasm A podcast [...]
Resources and supportive tools for 9EN03 Crafting Language Coursework Overview: You will select one genre to research for your assignment. You will produce two pieces of writing in this genre, differentiated by function and/or audience. Examples of genres they might choose include: ● feature articles● journalist interviews● speeches● scripted presentations● dramatic monologues● short stories● travel [...]
Nature and Settings “these sublime and magnificent scenes afforded” “the thunder burst with frightful loudness from various quarters”, “I never beheld anything so utterly destroyed” Ch.2 “my eyes were insensible to the charms of nature”, “I did not watch the blossom or the expanding leaves” Ch.4 “a divine spring; and the season contributed greatly to [...]
Settings “A car was a rarity. And the sight of one in the distance was sometimes enough to cause bedlam during a class” p34 “Miss Emily…we probably recognised that it was her presence, intimidating thought it was, that made us feel so safe at Hailsham.” P39 “Normal people outside” p69 “One of the boys asked [...]
Applying graphic organisers such as flow charts to learning: breaking down the components of analysis to make it easier to comprehend and the put into action. Follow each part step-by-step to create effective analytical writing. Inspired by graphic organiser from @XpatEducator
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