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How should I structure an A-Level answer to ensure I reach my desired mark bands?

Both OCR and AQA structure their mark schemes around five Assessment Objectives (AOs). Some portions of your examination will require showing knowledge of all five, others only a selection. In short, they ar...
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Answered by Ben W. • English tutor
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How important is including historical context in an essay?

Short answer? Very. A piece should seldom be viewed in isolation from the context it was written in. It is important to be aware of any important historical events which may have influenced the author in the...
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Answered by Sorcha H. • English tutor
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How should I structure my exam essay?

Structure is actually the most important part of your English essay; if your thoughts are not presented clearly, then the examiner will not follow your argument. Here are some guidelines to make sure that yo...
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Answered by Kirsten M. • English tutor
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Analyse Gatsby’s attitude to Daisy in aiming to achieve his own version of the American Dream. Refer to the extract as a starting point.

Example paragraph: The extract initially describes Baldwin’s departure from a building, and the particular language choices aid us in relating the text to Gatsby’s intense business lifestyle and how this aff...
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Answered by Charlotte F. • English tutor
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What is the best way to make use of the time given in an exam?

Exams can often be quite daunting, and because English requires you to write essays rather than the shorter answers that are typical of other subjects, it's easy to see how you may open your paper and get th...
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Answered by Ellie B. • English tutor
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