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The Awakening: Before Reading
The activities on this page are intended as an introduction to Kate Chopin’s short novel, The Awakening. It is not necessary for students to complete all of the given tasks although the materials are...
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10 steps to prepare for the Individual Oral
On this page you will find a 10 step guide to help prepare for the Individual Oral. This guide is a suggested approach and is not the only way to produce a successful IO; many students will find success...
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Carol Ann Duffy's poetry
Carol Ann Duffy's poetry is a popular choice on the course and teachers are spoilt for choice when it comes to putting together an accessible, enjoyable and challenging selection from the many excellent...
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Beautiful
The poem 'Beautiful' comes from Duffy's 2002 collection, Feminine Gospels. The poem is written in four sections with each section depicting a famous woman renowned for her beauty. Although the women are...
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Subject report 2025 Free
If your department has not already done so, it is worth spending time processessing feedback from the 2025 Subject Report. As you will know, we have three time zones which means that there are some differences...
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Beautiful Free
This week we have added a new page to our unit of study on Carol Ann Duffy's poetry, this one focused on the poem 'Beautiful' from Duffy's 2002 collection Feminine Gospels. We will continue to add further...
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Global Issues #2
Understanding the different ways in which the Global Issue should inform the genesis, the development and the execution of the oral is a key element in more successful outcomes in this component. If students...
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Paper 1 sample response (Pastan)
This sample answer is in response to the poem on the May 2022 paper 1 (timezone 2), The Happiest Day by Linda Pastan. It is a decent response overall, developing a relevant interpretation that stays...
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Paper 1 sample response (Pastan)
This sample answer is a second we have published in response to the poem on the May 2022 paper 1, 'The Happiest Day' by Linda Pastan. It is a good response overall, developing a relevant interpretation...
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How to: plan a Paper 1 response
It is important to spend time planning your Paper 1 responses so that you produce a considered, coherent and logical analysis within the time restrictions. As in any exam, time is precious so it is important...