Exams – Awaken English

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Edexcel IGCSE Exam Breakdowns

September 6, 2020by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

The breakdowns of timings, marks and exam technique for Edexcel IGCSE Literature and Language A Language: Non-fiction Anthology, Transactional Writing components Literature: Unseen Poetry, Edexcel Poetry Anthology and Modern Prose components

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‘War Photographer’ by Carol Ann Duffy

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

War Photographer Annotated Poem https://youtu.be/doV8xokcTuo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS54-VkQEA4

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‘Unknown Girl’ by Moniza Alvi

April 26, 2020by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

'Unknown Girl' Annotated Poem

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‘Still I Rise’ by Maya Angelou

April 26, 2020by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

‘Still I Rise’ Annotated Poem

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ESL Resources by Topic: Communication and Media

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020by Jancke Dunn1 Comment

ESL Communication and Media - Writing Practice Internet Article on Deforestation

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‘Piano’ by D H Lawrence

March 8, 2020May 5, 2020by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

'Piano' Glossary of Terms Compare how Youth is presented in ‘Half-Past Two’ and ‘Piano’ 'Piano' Annotated Poem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlMv4XiUyE8

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Purple Hibiscus: Low-stakes Revision Quizzing

October 29, 2019by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

Purple Hibiscus: Low-stakes Revision Quizzing for A-level Examinations Week 1: Explain the quotation: You must include consideration of characterisation, themes, structure of the novel, context and offer one other linking quote. “I wished Amaka would keep her voice low. I was not used to this king of conversation at the table.” p.97 “She said ‘teenagers’ [...]

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Streetcar Essay Plan: Shame

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

‘Shame lies at the heart of each character’ In light of this statement, explore William’s presentation of self and identity in A Streetcar Named Desire. In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors. Plans:

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Poems of the Decade: Essay Questions

May 16, 2019by Jancke DunnLeave a Comment

A list of potential essay questions to form revision and speed planning practice: Compare the ways in which poets explore the idea of getting older in To My Nine-Year-Old Self by Helen Dunmore and one other poem of your choice from Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002–2011. [...]

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A Streetcar Named Desire: Music

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019by Jancke Dunn1 Comment

‘New Orleans is a city with a rich musical heritage, but the music in A Streetcar Named Desire is much more than a naturalistic device.’ In the light of this statement, explore Williams’ use of music in the play. Williams’ interweaves his significant use of music in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ in order to heighten [...]