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Five things I learned from writing a GCSE English Literature essay under timed conditions
I've recently begun working with a student who is preparing for the Edexcel English Literature GCSE and as a part of our work together, we have both completed a question about the 'Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde' under timed conditions. We will be peer assessing. The question asked how the character of Hyde is presented as a frightening outsider, with an extract from Chapter 2 as the starting point. It is an AQA English Literature GCSE practice question -
Once a reader, always a reader...?
So what could have altered my reading journey? I had great role models in my parents who between them read and still read a wide range of fiction and non-fiction; I was capable of reading and I enjoyed it when I found the right book; and as I found whilst at university, my enjoyment of literature increased hugely when I was able to discuss it with other people. -
New Year, New Routines
Routines change, and if they aren't carefully planned to align your needs and resources then they won't work. You have to be realistic.
