Category Archives: Tips for the IGCSE exam

Poetry: IGCSE 2018

Posted on 02/10/2018 by Pat

              From Songs of Ourselves Volume 2, Part 1, the following 15 poems: Edith Sitwell, ‘Heart and Mind’ William Wordsworth, ‘She was a Phantom of Delight’ Lady Mary Wroth, ‘Song’ (Love a child…) William … Continue reading →

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Mock exam : poetry and prose

Posted on 08/05/2018 by Pat

Check out this mock test from 2017 0486 m17 qp_12 from Pato_Ch

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Mock exams IGCSE Literature

Posted on 31/05/2016 by Pat

Let´s start thinking about coping with the exam… IGCSE Literature from Pato_Ch IGCSE Literature from Pato_Ch IGCSE Literature from Pato_Ch Prose Question In a nutshell: Do you know the plot of the whole text? Can  you use quotes to prove … Continue reading →

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Essay Writing Tips for Poetry

Posted on 07/08/2013 by Pat

INTRODUCTION (1 paragraph) Use key words from the essay title in a brief description of what the poem is about. Comment briefly on the themes, issues, thoughts and feelings the poem explores.  Identify the narrator, the tone and viewpoint of the poem. STRUCTURE (1 or 2 paragraph) Divide the poem into sections and … Continue reading →

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Using quotations

Posted on 07/09/2012 by Pat

Introducing quotations from Pato_Ch

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Unseen Paper

Posted on 07/09/2012 by Pat

0486 s10 qp_31 (1) from Pato_Ch

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IGCSE Literature sample paper 1

Posted on 28/08/2012 by Pat

paper 1 set text

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Journey’s End: Exam Preparation

Posted on 10/06/2012 by Pat

Journey’S End Exam Prep  Sample questions from past exams Journey’s End Summary about themes, tone, and characters. Questions to help you analyse the play. Discuss: 1. Relationships between officers and men. 2. The effects of stress. 3. The idea of heroism … Continue reading →

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The Great Gatsby: review for the exam

Posted on 18/05/2012 by Pat

Gatsbyreview View more PowerPoint from Pato_Ch Great gatsby discussion questions View more presentations from Pato_Ch. Gatsbysymbols View more PowerPoint from Pato_Ch

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