Higher English essay - a view from the bridge

User121910

Hey, exams not long but abit scared how close it is n have loads of questions so if anyone could help me out would be sooo appreciated
- when people are talking about “practising theme quotes” what do you mean? Is it just how ur quote Links to theme or is it a whole paragraph about theme?
- for quotes in general what would be the best quotes to pick out?
- if anyone has any general tips or suggestions it would be so helpful!!

Reply 1

sage_aventurine

I just wrote out a whole response and my PC decided to crash...how frustrating. Hello! I'm assuming this question is about GCSE English Language? My answer actually could apply to A Level too. I didn't study 'A view from the bridge' but I did do the higher paper so I thought I might help. I did AQA but I think my answers are still relevant.

'Practicing theme quotes' is basically where you are preparing the quotes you'll use to link the text you studied to the provided theme.

Here's some ways you might want to revise for that specific question:

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Make flashcards to memorise the quotes or their analysis (even if you are provided with the text, I recommend you do this to save time)

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Similarly, make/use online flashcards or quizzes. You could even do a quiz night with classmates, friends or family if they've studied the text too. Here's some sites:

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Study Smarter (highly recommend)

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Blooket

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Quizlet

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Blooket

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Seneca (they don't just do science, they do everything)

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Make mind maps. Here's some ideas:

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Put a theme in the middle and put quotes that link to it around it (you can find some in past papers on your exam boards' website)

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Put a quote in the middle and put the used techniques and your analysis around it

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You might also want to do this for character question revision, where you put the character in the middle and their quotes around it.

Here's some general advice:

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Find a balance between revision and free time. Don't burn yourself out by cramming everything into an hour or more (especially the day before the exam! you need rest atp, take breaks. I recommend the Pomodoro method.

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Prioritise your mental health! <3 If you're really struggling to do revision, it's a sign you need a break. Everyone deserves a break and to do what they love every now and then.

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Stay hydrated both in revision and the actual exam. Water helps clear your mind!

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Don't panic, I know it's easier said than done but if you learn what methods of calming yourself down work for you now (you can find lots on here and online) then it will help you in the long run!

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Be confident!!!! If you're confident it will shine through in your answer, and its literally what the exam boards are looking for. This applies to not only GCSE, or any other exam, but literally everything else in life.

Good luck!! You'll do great 🙂

(edited 9 months ago)

Reply 2

User121910

Original post

by sage_aventurine

I just wrote out a whole response and my PC decided to crash...how frustrating. Hello! I'm assuming this question is about GCSE English Language? My answer actually could apply to A Level too. I didn't study 'A view from the bridge' but I did do the higher paper so I thought I might help. I did AQA but I think my answers are still relevant.
'Practicing theme quotes' is basically where you are preparing the quotes you'll use to link the text you studied to the provided theme.
Here's some ways you might want to revise for that specific question:

•

Make flashcards to memorise the quotes or their analysis (even if you are provided with the text, I recommend you do this to save time)

•

Similarly, make/use online flashcards or quizzes. You could even do a quiz night with classmates, friends or family if they've studied the text too. Here's some sites:

•

Study Smarter (highly recommend)

•

Blooket

•

Quizlet

•

Blooket

•

Seneca (they don't just do science, they do everything)

•

Make mind maps. Here's some ideas:

•

Put a theme in the middle and put quotes that link to it around it (you can find some in past papers on your exam boards' website)

•

Put a quote in the middle and put the used techniques and your analysis around it

•

You might also want to do this for character question revision, where you put the character in the middle and their quotes around it.

Here's some general advice:

•

Prioritise your mental health! <3 If you're really struggling to do revision, it's a sign you need a break. Everyone deserves a break and to do what they love every now and then.

•

Stay hydrated both in revision and the actual exam. Water helps clear your mind!

•

Don't panic, I know it's easier said than done but if you learn what methods of calming yourself down work for you now (you can find lots on here and online) then it will help you in the long run!

•

Good luck!! You'll do great 🙂

hey! i did my exam, I thought i replied to this but for some reason it didn’t send… however these tips really helped and ended up finishing all my essay in the exam!! thank you very much for your tips like asked🙃