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What is the ONE thing that is going to have a massive impact on your child’s/teen’s English grades?
The ONE thing that is going to have a massive impact on your child's/teen's English grades - do you know what it is? It is probably not what you think!It is your child's ability to use grammar! Grammar is essential because it allows your child to write clearly and...
Transactional Writing: Newspaper Article
How do I structure a newspaper article?This is something that many students struggle with. We all know the basics:A catchy headlineA catchy headlineA straplineA straplineSubheadingsSubheadingsAn introduction that gives the reader an idea of what the article is...
How to successfully annotate any GCSE English text
How to annotate a text? The problem is - you’re never taught! You annotate in class together, so you follow the guidance of the teacher, but then you are expected to be able to do it independently when reading literary works; or, in an exam with an unknown text.So...
Tuesday Tips: Reading to uplevel transactional writing
Kellie, a woman, is sitting in front of a book case reading a comic, Wolverine’.
Black Friday 2022 English Deal to get your child started with their English Studies!
Announcement! We are excited to announce because of our successful Black Friday event - we wanted to give you another opportunity to work with us. We are offering you the opportunity to choose ONE lesson: Creative writing Transactional Writing: Articles...
How to get ahead?
“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.” I love the quote above because it is applicable to many of the overwhelmed parents...
How do I get my child to read?
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,...
How to write a newspaper article for Language Paper 2
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...
How to encourage your child to expand on their answers and use key vocabulary?
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:...
How to structure a Literature Essay
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), you need to...