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Essay Writing Tips to be Successful!!

Posted on 19/03/2015 by Pat

There are many key writing techniques required to achieve the best grades. What are these techniques? Planning Introduction Remain focused on the question Clear conclusion Organisation/ paragraphing Accuracy Good essay practice should include:- Planning Make sure you write a brief … Continue reading →

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Essay Writing

Posted on 26/03/2014 by Pat

How to write an essay from Pato Patito

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Discursive vs Argumentative Essays

Posted on 28/02/2014 by Pat
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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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Unseen Paper

Posted on 07/07/2013 by Pat

Taking a look at many IGCSE Unseen Papers, we can come to the conclusion that they usually deal with 5 Universal Themes: Coming of Age (maturing, growing up, passing from childhood to adulthood) Post-colonialism (colonizer-colonized, slavery) Power Relations (mother-child or … Continue reading →

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