A List of Revision Activities for over Christmas

1. (Section B) Take one of your case studies for either power or Standard/Non-Standard. Read it over when you get up in the morning (that'll take you about two minutes). Try to remember just a couple of really key quotes. Then, later in the day, sit down and try to write an analytical paragraph about it from memory, making reference to the quotes you have remembered and using terms.

If you aren't sure which 'question' to answer, just be very generic. For STD/NSTD, answer the question 'How does this case study reveal people's attitudes to standard/non-standard English'. For POWER, just answer 'How is power revealed or used in this case study.'


2. (Section A) Attempt a full response on the Strictly/The Voice transcripts based on your bullet point plan. Once you have done this, mark it using the mark scheme which I've sent out to you by email. Try to be critical of yourself and point out things you have fallen short on. Even better, send your essay to a friend and get them to mark it.

3. (Section A) If you have attempted this Section A essay, read my post on the blog which analyses a strong response from a former student. I have emailed this out to you. See how yours compares and set yourself about 3-5 targets for next time.

4. (Section A) Have a go at redoing some paragraphs and see if you can improve.

5. (Section B) Look at the 'possible questions' post on the blog, and pick one or two of the toughest ones. Have a go at making a quick plan if they were to come up.

6. (Section B) Look at the former student's response that I have emailed out to you. Make a list of things she does which get her ticks and positive annotations. Highlight bits that you think are better than what you would have written. Look at the case studies she references and write example paragraphs on them. (She mentions one or two which we haven't done yet, so don't panic.)

7. (Section A) - Attempt a plan/response on the 'Don't Tell The Bride/ Radio' extracts.


That should easily be enough to keep you going.

Have a great Christmas!

Nick