Skip to content
English Language
Paper 1 — Q2 Language
- Identify precise methods (imagery, sound, sentence form)
- Zoom in on key words; analyse connotations
- Effect on reader linked to writer’s intent
- Short, integrated quotations
Paper 1 — Q3 Structure
- Openings/endings; shifts in focus; contrast
- Whole → part zoom; paragraph movement
- Explain why structural choices matter
Paper 2 — Q4 Comparison
- Comparative thesis established early
- Methods + effects tied to perspective
- Comparative connectives throughout
Cross-Subject Study
Active Recall
- Flashcards or Q/A grids for each topic
- Pause, answer from memory, then check
- Tag cards: “again soon / fine / mastered”
Spaced Practice
- Short, frequent sessions; rotate topics
- Increase gaps after correct retrieval
- Mix problem types (interleaving)
Exam Readiness
- Timed practice with mark schemes
- Red pen corrections & next steps
- Pack list: calculator, pens, ID, timings