by Maya Veritas | Feb 17, 2021 | Creative Writing, Persuasive Writing, Revision
The GCSE English Language exams require you to write both fiction and non-fiction and it’s pretty important to have good vocabulary! Check out my guide to descriptive writing here! One of the key skills you need to master is vocabulary! Having a great vocabulary...
by Maya Veritas | Jan 27, 2021 | Creative Writing, Persuasive Writing
When we talk about punctuation, far too often people just assume we’re talking about full stops and commas. But…there are so many other types of punctuation! Why Should I use them? The GCSE mark scheme works a little but like a checklist. The examiner looks at...
by Maya Veritas | Dec 23, 2020 | Persuasive Writing
In you persuasive writing, you need to use evidence! This is so important and examiners will be LOOKING FOR IT! Firstly, in persuasive writing, you are arguing for or against a certain topic and that requires evidence. Think about it…a lawyer wouldn’t go into court...
by Maya Veritas | Dec 9, 2020 | Persuasive Writing
What are persuasive devices? Why do I need them? Oh, let me tell you my friend…you NEED these! Persuasive devices are one of the easiest ways to improve your grades! Examiners will check and scan your work for these. So make sure there’s something there for them...
by Maya Veritas | Dec 2, 2020 | Persuasive Writing
Articles are a BIG part of the GCSE English Language exams. Therefore, it’s important to know how to structure them effectively. In this post we’re going to look at how to structure an opinion article effectively! In an opinion article, you are being asked to argue...
