J.C. Fiction. Exam Tips.

J.C. Fiction. Top Tips.

Unseen

-         You will not have seen this extract before.

-         Read the extract carefully, read the questions, and then re-read the extract.

-         Underline exactly what you are being asked.

-         Read the instructions to the questions. You will most likely have to answer 2 questions. Pick the questions you can answer the most on.

-         When you are re-reading the extract, note anything you deem relevant for your answers.

-         Pay close attention to the marks awarded for your answers.

-         Make 3/4 supporting points for each answer.

-         Use quotations from the extract to support each point you make.

-         Rephrase the question in your answer.

-         Skip a line between each point you make, put the point in your own words before you support it with a direct quote from the text.

-         Re-read your answers and correct any mistakes you may have made.

Seen.

-         You will have a choice of two questions here.

-         Read both questions carefully and answer on the question you can answer the most on. Underline what you are being asked in the question.

-         Refer to the question in your answer.

-         Brainstorm and plan your answer.

-         Refer to the novel throughout your answer, quote directly where you can.

-         Re-read your answer and correct any mistakes you made have made.

-         Be careful, as your question may be broken into 2 separate questions; make sure you pay attention to the marks awarded for each question.

-         Do not just summarise your novel in your answer.