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| English Revision: Writing
to Advise - Task |
EXAMPLE QUESTION
You
are head of year eleven at a secondary school. Write an advice sheet
for students on how to prepare for revision and their GCSE examinations.
Task 1 – Planning
Draw a table, like the one below. In the first column, list 8 to
10 things that students could do as part of their revision. In the
second column, give good reasons why these activities would work.
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Activities / Ideas |
Reasons |
Make a revision timetable, giving enough
time for each subject. Split subjects into topics, so you
can revise separately. Plan breaks! |
Organising the time you have left will
help you cover everything. Ticking things off will show
you what you have achieved. |
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Task 2 – Ordering
Organise your ideas into a logical order, putting a number next
to each one.
Task 3 – Starting the article
Write a headline and subheading, and lead paragraph that will grab
attention and motivate students.
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GETTING TO GRIPS WITH REVISION
How to succeed in the time you have left
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| Revising is easier for teachers to talk about than it
is for students to do. The advice below just might help you
get started, keep you motivated and ultimately succeed in
getting the grade you want. |
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Task 4 – Main body of article.
Now write up your ideas form the table, writing a section on each
one.
Checklist:
- Make sure you explain in detail what students
should do, giving alternative options if possible.
- Always
give good reasons and evidence that it will work.
- Use
a writing style that will suit a teenage audience, but keep it polite
as you are writing as a teacher.
- Write in paragraphs
and sections to present different methods of revision.
- Use subheadings, bullet points, tables, checklists and numbered
points to make your advice clear, easy and attractive to follow
Task 5 – Finishing the article
End with a few sentences that motivate and encourage the students.
Task 6 – Proof reading
Spend a few minutes reading through your whole article. Check for
incorrect spelling, missing words and lack of paragraphing.
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