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English Language

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Analysing fiction

8 Learner Guides

  1. Fiction text types
  2. Setting
  3. Themes
  4. Characterisation and narrative voice
  5. Language and structure
  6. Annotating texts
  7. Responding to a fiction text
  8. Sample exam question and answer

4 Class Clips

Analysing non-fiction

6 Learner Guides

  1. Non-fiction text types
  2. Context
  3. Purpose and audience
  4. Language and structure
  5. Responding to a non-fiction text
  6. Sample exam question

4 Class Clips

Comparing texts

2 Learner Guides

  1. How to compare texts
  2. Sample exam question

1 Class Clip

Writing

7 Learner Guides

  1. Context, audience and purpose
  2. Writing fiction
  3. Writing non-fiction
  4. Planning
  5. Organising information and ideas
  6. Literary techniques
  7. Vocabulary

12 Class Clips

Spelling, punctuation and grammar

3 Learner Guides

  1. Spelling
  2. Punctuation
  3. Grammar

5 Class Clips

Spoken language

3 Learner Guides

  1. Speaking and listening
  2. Personal presence
  3. Voice

37 Class Clips

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