If your child is reading extracts but not knowing what to do with them, this masterclass will transform how they approach the exam. In this examiner-led masterclass, I teach students exactly how to annotate effectively under exam conditions. This is a key skill that directly impacts their ability to analyse, select evidence, and write high-level responses. This is not about passive highlighting. This is about thinking like an examiner. What this masterclass covers: ✔️ The difference between highlighting and annotating and why most students are doing it wrong ✔️ A clear, step-by-step method for annotating unseen extracts in the exam ✔️ How to highlight strategically so students focus only on what matters ✔️ How to break down the question so they know exactly what to look for ✔️ Live modelling using: • An extract from the IGCSE Non-Fiction Anthology • A real AQA GCSE English Language past paper These extracts are also ideal practice for all exam boards, as they function as unseen texts. What students will be able to do after this session: • Approach any unseen extract with confidence • Identify key words, methods, and structural features quickly • Avoid over-highlighting and instead annotate with purpose • Link their annotations directly to exam questions • Build stronger, more focused analytical responses What’s included: • Full recording of the live masterclass • A structured student workbook to follow along • Built-in pause points for independent practice • Bonus revision material on: • Language techniques • Structural methods • Space for students to annotate, reflect, and revise independently
This focused, student-friendly PowerPoint is designed to break down one of the most challenging questions on Paper 1: Question 3. This resource guides students step-by-step through: - What structure actually means in the exam - A clear range of structural devices (e.g. shifts in focus, zooming in/out, cyclical structure, juxtaposition) - How to analyse structure using precise sentence stems - The effects of structural choices using ambitious vocabulary - Reader response vocabulary to elevate answers - The What? How? Why? framework to structure high-level responses - How to bring everything together into a strong, exam-ready paragraph Perfect for: - GCSE English Language students (AQA, but transferable across boards) - Parents supporting revision at home This is a practical, no-nonsense resource.