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To get band 6, remember you need to evaluate interpretations. So give alternative ways of reading things, then say which is more convincing and say why.
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A common reason for getting a band 5 rather than a band 6 is that people don't push their points as far as they can. Lots of people will: make a point; analyse some language; give a quick, slightly glib and contrived alternative with the prefix "some readers could say..." and then just leave it there. The mark schemes (for A2 at least) now say you need to 'drive a point to its conclusion.' So make sure you bleed each point dry, even if it means you make fewer points; the exam board prefer a few points done really well to tons of points made superficially.
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In section A, don't waste time on a long introduction. Introductions aren't important in this question (if my memory serves me correctly) so get on to writing about the use of aspects of narrative as quickly as possible.
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Don't forget about structure and form (especially structure). Language is the easiest thing to talk about so it'll impress the examiner if you can make equally perceptive points and counter-points about structure as you can about language.
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A good revision technique is to plan all past questions and then to think about which questions they could ask you and plan those.
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Although it sounds stupid to say, make sure you revise properly for the exam. I didn't as my revision consisted of finishing studying Enduring Love and Gatsby because we hadn't been very thorough in class. I think if I'd revised more I'd have got a higher UMS and been in a more secure position this year. It is possible to revise for English, despite what some people say.
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To get band 6, remember you need to evaluate interpretations. So give alternative ways of reading things, then say which is more convincing and say why.
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A common reason for getting a band 5 rather than a band 6 is that people don't push their points as far as they can. Lots of people will: make a point; analyse some language; give a quick, slightly glib and contrived alternative with the prefix "some readers could say..." and then just leave it there. The mark schemes (for A2 at least) now say you need to 'drive a point to its conclusion.' So make sure you bleed each point dry, even if it means you make fewer points; the exam board prefer a few points done really well to tons of points made superficially.
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In section A, don't waste time on a long introduction. Introductions aren't important in this question (if my memory serves me correctly) so get on to writing about the use of aspects of narrative as quickly as possible.
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Don't forget about structure and form (especially structure). Language is the easiest thing to talk about so it'll impress the examiner if you can make equally perceptive points and counter-points about structure as you can about language.
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A good revision technique is to plan all past questions and then to think about which questions they could ask you and plan those.
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Although it sounds stupid to say, make sure you revise properly for the exam. I didn't as my revision consisted of finishing studying Enduring Love and Gatsby because we hadn't been very thorough in class. I think if I'd revised more I'd have got a higher UMS and been in a more secure position this year. It is possible to revise for English, despite what some people say.
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To get band 6, remember you need to evaluate interpretations. So give alternative ways of reading things, then say which is more convincing and say why.
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A common reason for getting a band 5 rather than a band 6 is that people don't push their points as far as they can. Lots of people will: make a point; analyse some language; give a quick, slightly glib and contrived alternative with the prefix "some readers could say..." and then just leave it there. The mark schemes (for A2 at least) now say you need to 'drive a point to its conclusion.' So make sure you bleed each point dry, even if it means you make fewer points; the exam board prefer a few points done really well to tons of points made superficially.
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In section A, don't waste time on a long introduction. Introductions aren't important in this question (if my memory serves me correctly) so get on to writing about the use of aspects of narrative as quickly as possible.
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Don't forget about structure and form (especially structure). Language is the easiest thing to talk about so it'll impress the examiner if you can make equally perceptive points and counter-points about structure as you can about language.
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A good revision technique is to plan all past questions and then to think about which questions they could ask you and plan those.
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Although it sounds stupid to say, make sure you revise properly for the exam. I didn't as my revision consisted of finishing studying Enduring Love and Gatsby because we hadn't been very thorough in class. I think if I'd revised more I'd have got a higher UMS and been in a more secure position this year. It is possible to revise for English, despite what some people say.
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