how to get an A* on IGCSE Literature?

Would you recommend doing the extract questions? This way you don't need to do as much preparation.

I also haven't heard of writing 3 sides for each exam. I struggle to write more than a side, and everyone in my class writes about the same amount.

I've done well on my coursework, but thats only because I've spent time editing and redrafting. In the exam I have to do 3 40 minute essays.. I just don't know how to do this well and within that time limit! any tips/ suggestions?

Don't do that in your exam.

I know someone who got a 99% on the exam and without studying too. She was so good at empathy writing, I swear she could write 5 pages on the emotions of a rock.

Empathy writing is a lot more fun, and very scoring if you know your character well. Which texts are you doing?

The Great Gatsby and Much Ado about Nothing

Best do whatever question you're most comfortable with, and feel you can answer better.

You should write 3 sides, ideally. I don't know how you can cover everything the question asks in just 1 side, unless your handwriting's tiny. Everyone in my English class who wrote 3+ sides got an A/A*, and this one girl who wrote 5 sides for each answer got a high A* (96%).

Obviously, though, don't prioritize quantity over quality. If you think you can answer the question well in 2 sides, then it's OK.

Good luck, and don't worry! IGCSE is graded on a global scale, and most people end up getting better grades than they expected- I got an A in nearly everything, even some subjects I got D's in for mocks, so yeah

Best do whatever question you're most comfortable with, and feel you can answer better.

You should write 3 sides, ideally. I don't know how you can cover everything the question asks in just 1 side, unless your handwriting's tiny. Everyone in my English class who wrote 3+ sides got an A/A*, and this one girl who wrote 5 sides for each answer got a high A* (96%).

Obviously, though, don't prioritize quantity over quality. If you think you can answer the question well in 2 sides, then it's OK.

Good luck, and don't worry! IGCSE is graded on a global scale, and most people end up getting better grades than they expected- I got an A in nearly everything, even some subjects I got D's in for mocks, so yeah

I did IGCSE English lit, missed an A*, got a high A though. I was totally unprepared, though, I didn't even have my texts with me

If I remember correctly, it's important to write AT LEAST 3 sides for each essay. Unlike English Language, which is an unseen exam, you're supposed to actually be prepared for it. Waste no time in planning- have your thesis ready, and plunge into the essay. You won't have time to look in the texts for quotes, so remember the most important ones off by heart.

I'm sure you've been taught the structure of essay writing, just follow that, but be careful not to write nice and slow in the beginning and then rush the conclusion! A lot of us ended up doing just that, and regretted it. Remember- 5 minutes for intro, 5 for conclusion, and 30 minutes of intense writing. If you can cover 1 side in 10 mins, you're good. Just keep timing yourself. Practice a few essays before the exam, and time yourself.

Also try and do justice all 3 essays- don't write one excellent one and one mediocre one, because it will bring your overall grade down. Try writing fast, and remember not to waste time on fancy language, as this is counts for the least marks, and is a somewhat negligible criteria. Just get your points across clearly and in appropriate, but not extensive, language.

Oh, and even though you shouldn't worry, I think the pressure helps some people work well. So don't worry about getting too nervous (if that makes any sense).

Good luck