by Kellie McCord | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one.” Mark Twain American author I love the quote above because it is applicable to many...
by Kellie McCord | Nov 7, 2022 | Study Habits
How do I get my child to read? We all know the benefits of reading. However, it can be difficult to encourage our children to read. Alternatively, it might be that your child IS an avid reader, but they are still not doing well in English, which leads to frustration,...
by Kellie McCord | May 29, 2022 | Essay writing, Exams, Home Learning
Reverse Engineer: What you will gain from watching this video From this video, you will see: How your child can use what they have read to inspire their writing for Language Paper 2, Section B; What examiners are looking for, so that you can have insider knowledge and...
by Kellie McCord | May 26, 2022 | Essay writing, Exams, Home Learning
How to encourage your child to expand on their answers and use key vocabulary? From this blog, you will gain insights into: Why your child might not expand on their answers; Why your child might not use advanced vocabulary; Strategies to support your child in:...
by Kellie McCord | May 24, 2022 | Essay writing
At Uplevel Academy we teach our students to reverse engineer their essays. Why? Because it gives them a focus! How do you do this? You start by looking at the ‘Assessment Objectives’. For Literature, regardless of the exam board (Eduqas, Edexcel or AQA),...
