Homeschooling help: Free English resources for Primary and Secondary students

In this blog, Holly shares top tips of how to achieve a 9 in the English Language GCSE. These tips work for all exam boards and although following them is no guarantee of a grade 9, they could help to raise your grade and improve your performance in the exam. Be sure to check out our other GCSE guides to help with your assessments too!

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In this article, experienced teacher and school entrance tutor, Katherine, outlines the format and top tips for the new Alleyn's 11+ assessments.

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Homeschooling is a widely-recognised education alternative for families in the UK, allowing customised learning which matched individual needs. This guide explores the resources and guidance available to homeschooling families, how to use your own resources effectively, identify potential tutors, select subjects, and potentially have some reliance of qualified teaching professionals. Read on to learn how to plan and resource your homeschooling journey.

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Mastering ambitious vocabulary is something all students should have in preparation for their GCSE English exams. This can be a difficult skill to manage, particularly if reading is not something you regularly do. This piece looks at the importance of vocabulary across both English Language and Literature GCSE exams.

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Achieving a grade 9 in an essay focused on Stevenson's novella 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' is very challenging. This guide gives you a starting point from which to achieve your aims. Looking at quotations, literary terminology and structures, we explore the basis from which to craft a top band essay at GCSE or IGCSE.

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In Shakespeare's tragedy 'Macbeth,' the relationship between husband and wife Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plays a key role in the play's dramatic narrative. Their power play, marked by ambition, manipulation, and eventual destruction, showcases a marriage founded on the interplay of power and guilt. This piece delves into how Shakespeare presents his characterisation, offering ideas interesting to GCSE students aiming for a top grade.

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Extracurricular activity plays an important role in the overall development of students, giving them opportunity to develop skills, find new interests and build friendships. Learn more about why these activities are essential, how they will help your child in all areas of school, and how to get started with finding something suitable in your area.

AuthorOwl TutorsRead4 minutes