In this 10 minute miracle Mrs Jones discusses the importance of accurate grammar, punctuation and spelling. Listen out of tips on how to gain extra marks in both your literature and language exams with accurate GPS.
In this podcast we discuss the 'vivid and original' novel Where The Crawdads Sing. We absolutely adored reading this book and think that many of you will love it too! It's beautifully descriptive, a murder mystery and and coming of age tale... what more could you want?
In this episode of 10 Minute Miracles Mrs Holmes and Miss Child discuss ways to explore a writer's intentions. There are some brilliant ways to develop your analytical paragraphs mentioned in this podcast, as well as really useful tips to develop your essay.
In this 10 Minute Miracle Mr Kirby shares some fantastic advice on how to improve your academic style. Listen out for tips on how to write in a concise manner and with precision.
In this book club episode we discuss our favourite narrative openings of 2020. We'll be discussing a range of genres and different methods writers use to engage their readers.
In this episode Mrs Truett gives some useful information about approaching an unseen text. Make a note of the factors you should consider when annotating and analysing an extract you've never seen before.
In this episode Mrs Truett demonstrates how to compare two texts/extracts using a sophisticated essay structure. Listen out for tips on how to structure your paragraphs and clearly show off your comparison skills.
In this 10 Minute Miracle Miss Lucas and Miss Skirrow give you two easy ways to turn your analysis into insightful interpretation. Grab a pen and get ready to take some notes!
In this episode Mrs Holmes and Miss Child talk you through how to select the very best quotations. Listen out for brilliant tips on picking out quotations that will enhance your essay writing and analysis.
In this podcast Miss Lucas discusses some some easy ways to improve your creative writing and shares her top tips on how to impress an examiner. Listen out for examples of powerful description and advice on how to engage your reader.
This week we bring you a podcast on how to use implicit and explicit information. Miss Skirrow will explain why you need to demonstrate this skill and when you will be required to use it.
In this episode we discuss the brilliant and thought provoking novel, The Vanishing Half. This a spectacular novel delves into the complicated layers of identity and is so immersive you will not be able to put it down. Brit Bennet's writing style is truly beautiful and the questions this novel raises will stay with you long after you finish reading.
This week we bring you a podcast on how to embed quotations for you English GCSE exams.
This week we bring you a discussion about historical fiction and the importance of this particular genre. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah tells the story of two sisters and their struggle to survive German occupied France. The novel is descriptive, captivating and has the most wonderful female protagonists. This is a must read for anyone who loves to learn about history.
This week we bring you a slightly different podcast: novel VS film. We will be discussing one of our absolute favourite novels, Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, compared with the recent Netflix film. Rebecca is the haunting story of a young woman consumed by love and the struggle to find her identity. It's thrilling, mysterious and beautifully written. Will the movie live up to the famous novel? Listen to hear our thoughts.
Our Halloween special is here! In this podcast we discuss our favourite read of 2020 so far: Imaginary Friend! This is a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat horror that is perfect of some spooky reading during these long autumnal evenings. You will not only enjoy the imaginative and chilling imagery but you will fall in love with the characters of Imaginary Friend.
In this episode we discuss the beautifully written and hauntingly relatable novel The Truth About Keeping Secrets. We focus in particular on diverse representation through character choice, genre blending and Savannah Brown's captivating, poetic language.
In this episode we discuss the increasingly popular dystopian genre and the beautifully descriptive novel 'The Vanishing Deep' by Astrid Scholte.
In this episode we discuss a truly refreshing novel that raises the "age-old question: can we connect across barriers of race, gender, wealth and privilege?" We couldn't wait to start our podcast with Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid.
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