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Paper 1

Poetry - Close Reading

8 minutes

Poetry - Writing

9 minutes

Poetry - Close Reading

14 minutes

Poetry - Full Response

11 minutes

Prose Non-Fiction - Close Reading

13 minutes

Prose Non-Fiction - Full Response

11 minutes

Prose Non-Fiction - Close Reading

16 minutes

Prose Fiction - Close Reading

13 minutes

Prose Non-Fiction - Full Response

12 minutes

Prose Non-Fiction - Close Reading

13 minutes

Drama - Close Reading

12 minutes

Prose Fiction - Full Response

12 minutes

Paper 1

Poetry - Close Reading

8 minutes

Poetry - Writing

9 minutes

Poetry - Close Reading

14 minutes

Poetry - Full Response

11 minutes

Prose Non-Fiction - Close Reading

13 minutes

Prose Non-Fiction - Full Response

11 minutes

Prose Non-Fiction - Close Reading

16 minutes

Prose Fiction - Close Reading

13 minutes

Prose Non-Fiction - Full Response

12 minutes

Prose Non-Fiction - Close Reading

13 minutes

Drama - Close Reading

12 minutes

Prose Fiction - Full Response

12 minutes

Paper 2

Literary Forms

9 minutes

Details and Tips

10 minutes

Start to Finish - Nuts and Bolts

6 minutes

Start to Finish - Text 1

13 minutes

Start to Finish - Text 2

13 minutes

Start to Finish - Thesis and Outine

13 minutes

Start to Finish - Writing the Intro

8 minutes

Start to Finish - Body Paragraphs

12 minutes

Start to Finish - The Conclusion

6 minutes

Start to Finish - Full Response

15 minutes

Breaking Down the Question

9 minutes

Brainstorming and Mindmapping

9 minutes

From Question to Thesis

9 minutes

Thesis Statements

12 minutes

Structuring the Response

12 minutes

Writing the Introduction

11 minutes

Writing the Introduction 2.0

9 minutes

Writing Body Paragraphs

12 minutes

Writing Body Paragraphs 2.0

11 minutes

Writing the Conclusion

6 minutes

Sample Response

13 minutes

"Spitballing" Questions

8 minutes

Paper 2

Literary Forms

9 minutes

Details and Tips

10 minutes

Start to Finish - Nuts and Bolts

6 minutes

Start to Finish - Text 1

13 minutes

Start to Finish - Text 2

13 minutes

Start to Finish - Thesis and Outine

13 minutes

Start to Finish - Writing the Intro

8 minutes

Start to Finish - Body Paragraphs

12 minutes

Start to Finish - The Conclusion

6 minutes

Start to Finish - Full Response

15 minutes

Breaking Down the Question

9 minutes

Brainstorming and Mindmapping

9 minutes

From Question to Thesis

9 minutes

Thesis Statements

12 minutes

Structuring the Response

12 minutes

Writing the Introduction

11 minutes

Writing the Introduction 2.0

9 minutes

Writing Body Paragraphs

12 minutes

Writing Body Paragraphs 2.0

11 minutes

Writing the Conclusion

6 minutes

Sample Response

13 minutes

"Spitballing" Questions

8 minutes

Individual Oral

2024 Update - The Process at a Glance

6 minutes

2024 Update - Global Issue Reboot

6 minutes

2024 Update - From Topic to Global Issue

8 minutes

2024 Update - Annotating the Extract

7 minutes

2024 Update - Nail the Intro

8 minutes

Examiner's Reflection

6 minutes

Global Issue Workshop

6 minutes

Five Essential Ingredients

6 minutes

Essential Information

6 minutes

What it is, What is isn't

6 minutes

Unpacking the Criteria

7 minutes

Structuring the Response

8 minutes

Delivering the Intro

8 minutes

Discussing the Extract

11 minutes

Discussing the Work or BoW as a Whole

9 minutes

The Conclusion

6 minutes

Speaking with Confidence

6 minutes

Choosing the Right Extract

8 minutes

Transitions and Signposting

6 minutes

The Outline

6 minutes

Individual Oral

2024 Update - The Process at a Glance

6 minutes

2024 Update - Global Issue Reboot

6 minutes

2024 Update - From Topic to Global Issue

8 minutes

2024 Update - Annotating the Extract

7 minutes

2024 Update - Nail the Intro

8 minutes

Examiner's Reflection

6 minutes

Global Issue Workshop

6 minutes

Five Essential Ingredients

6 minutes

Essential Information

6 minutes

What it is, What is isn't

6 minutes

Unpacking the Criteria

7 minutes

Structuring the Response

8 minutes

Delivering the Intro

8 minutes

Discussing the Extract

11 minutes

Discussing the Work or BoW as a Whole

9 minutes

The Conclusion

6 minutes

Speaking with Confidence

6 minutes

Choosing the Right Extract

8 minutes

Transitions and Signposting

6 minutes

The Outline

6 minutes

Higher Level Essay

Start to Finish - 1

11 minutes

Start to Finish - 2

10 minutes

Start to Finish - 3

11 minutes

Start to Finish - 4

9 minutes

Start to Finish - 5

12 minutes

The Line of Inquiry 1.0

11 minutes

The Line of Inquiry 2.0

11 minutes

Sample Response

12 minutes

Sample Response

15 minutes

Higher Level Essay

Start to Finish - 1

11 minutes

Start to Finish - 2

10 minutes

Start to Finish - 3

11 minutes

Start to Finish - 4

9 minutes

Start to Finish - 5

12 minutes

The Line of Inquiry 1.0

11 minutes

The Line of Inquiry 2.0

11 minutes

Sample Response

12 minutes

Sample Response

15 minutes

Analysis and Interpretation

The Magic Sentence

10 minutes

Thesis Workshop

9 minutes

Linking Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences

8 minutes

Extending Analysis and Interpretation

9 minutes

Starting Strong - Introductions

8 minutes

Annotating the Right Way

10 minutes

Effective Transitions

8 minutes

Adding Voice to Analysis

11 minutes

Analyzing Figurative Language

9 minutes

Analysis and Interpretation

The Magic Sentence

10 minutes

Thesis Workshop

9 minutes

Linking Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences

8 minutes

Extending Analysis and Interpretation

9 minutes

Starting Strong - Introductions

8 minutes

Annotating the Right Way

10 minutes

Effective Transitions

8 minutes

Adding Voice to Analysis

11 minutes

Analyzing Figurative Language

9 minutes

Examiner's Tips and Tricks

Paper 1 - Top Ten Tips

8 minutes

Paper 1 - Exam Checklist

5 minutes

Paper 1 - Pitfalls to Avoid

6 minutes

Paper 2 - Top Ten Tips

4 minutes

Paper 2 - Exam Checklist

6 minutes

IO - Mistakes to Avoid

6 minutes

HLE - 10 Mistakes to Avoid

7 minutes

HLE Top Ten Tips

11 minutes

Examiner's Tips and Tricks

Paper 1 - Top Ten Tips

8 minutes

Paper 1 - Exam Checklist

5 minutes

Paper 1 - Pitfalls to Avoid

6 minutes

Paper 2 - Top Ten Tips

4 minutes

Paper 2 - Exam Checklist

6 minutes

IO - Mistakes to Avoid

6 minutes

HLE - 10 Mistakes to Avoid

7 minutes

HLE Top Ten Tips

11 minutes

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