English notes and tips

English notes and tips

1. exam technique

   • paragraphs
     • Paragraph start
       • introduce the overall point
       • show the points clearly
       • starting the answer
         • use the some of the same words as the question
         • use clear arguments
         • A good first paragraph sets the scene for the whole answer
         • if possible refer to an opposite side of view
       • the introduction should grab the readers attention
       • using quotation will give the reader an insight
     • new paragraphs
       • Use a new paragraph when there is a change.
         • when writing about a new place or scene
         • when talking about a new person
         • when writing about a new time
         • when starting a new topic
         • Or when making a new point
       • It is important to make one point or more every paragraph
       • linking paragraphs
         • paragraphs need to be linked together
         • use words like these to link
           • Therefore
           • Again...
           • For the same reason
           • on the other hand
       • Ordering paragraphs
         • put paragraphs in an order of importance
         • use paragraphs for an argument then paragraphs against
         • use a time order
         • act order
         • scenes
         • but dont make all the paragraphs the same
           • vary the styles of the paragraphs
           • repeat sentence structures
             • when at home
             • when at school
             • when at the park
           • Or use rhetorical questions
             • would you let your children die

2. write a lot about a little

   • where
     • scene
     • setting
     • places
   • when
     • when was it
     • what act
   • what
     • what is it about?
     • what they mean?
   • why
     • why was it done
     • why was it done then
   • who
     • who was there?
     • importance
   • how

3. quotes

   • its a very easy way to back up evidence
   • to back up arguments
   • don't make quotes to long
   • Use quotation marks ( " " )
   • it is important to use quotation as they split up text from your own writing

4. finishing