In this guide, we will discuss:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In its simple form, revision requires you to look back at a lesson or notes you have already taken \u2013 and revisit them in new ways. Everyone has different ways of revising, whether it being post-it notes, mind maps, quiz games, or even closing your eyes and trying to write down as much stuff as you have memorised in one go. So, let\u2019s take it one step at a time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In terms of revising English Literature at A-Level, by this point in your studies, you should be set towards wanting to go to university, either to study English at a degree level, or perhaps something unrelated to it. Nonetheless, you will need to be aware of what path you wish to take and ensure you get as much revision as possible, which can be easier said than done. Take time away from your phone, put it on silent mode, wear headphones if music helps you concentrate, or sit in a quiet room and give your brain time to soak in the information you are reading. Sometimes it is helpful to do study sessions with your peers, and how you can work together towards creating a revision plan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You will probably find that each topic may require a different revision strategy. Maths and Science, for example, are about formulas and equations. For English, it is about using keywords, quotes and, most importantly, creating a consistent argument that follows the exam question, which most likely will involve the following terms:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Specifically, you may find literature to be easier than language, as the focus is on what is going on in the text, whether it is a novel or poetry. Regardless, you should familiarise yourself with the course reading list and then structure a revision timetable in your free periods or outside college hours, to focus on a particular text. For example, suppose you struggle with poetry, then you should set a longer timespan to analyse poems you are currently reading, as well as looking online for potential knowledge on what the poet is conveying in their works.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Here are some of our top English A Level revision tips:<\/strong><\/ins><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Although your tutor may have also handed out practice questions in class, they are a handy way for you to learn how to structure an argument under exam conditions and will not hurt to do in your spare time for an hour. An example from a paper in June 2022 showed that Shakespeare [i]<\/a> was a key topic, so in preparation, you should look at plays that have not appeared in previous exams and may be likely to appear when it is your turn. Alternatively, your teacher may refer you to any exam changes closer to the official date it shall take place.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n PEEL is the technique through which you should structure your argument in your assignment, and your tutor may already have gone through this with you. If not, this table will remind you how best to approach this.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n As previously mentioned, everyone will have a different way towards revising. Revising is a technique to master, but hopefully, we can underline which tool will suit you best.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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This is the easiest place to balance your argument and make it engaging for the reader.<\/td>\r\nYou will always need evidence to back up your argument; there is no point in claiming without supporting it with evidence.
This will most likely involve a quote from the text about something specific the author has mentioned.<\/td>\r\nWith both your point and evidence now clear and compelling, you need to explain why your argument matters to the reader and how it will shape their understanding of the text.
Finally, enforce the reason why you are right.<\/td>\r\nThis is where you will need to link back to the original question, as well as bridging the gap between one point to another, whether this may involve a counterargument.
Check that each point you\u2019ve made links together concisely.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Revision tools<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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