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199. Political and social protest: Section C example (The Kite Runner | Blake)
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Looking at a past question about 'personal courage' using two texts to answer the task.
198. Why writing frames can be unhelpful for A-level English Lit
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A video explaining why writing frames and paragraph formulas can be limiting for students who want to achieve the higher grades for English Lit B. This video applies to students and teachers of Lit B with AQA only
197. Money and gender roles in A Doll's House (A-level)
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Discussing the idea of 'separate spheres' relating to gender roles and the significance of money in the play.
196. The Kite Runner example Section B answer (political and social protest)
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Looking at 2022's section B task which asked students to what extent Hosseini presents male characters that show toxic masculinity and could be considered vile.
195. The Kite Runner ~ example section B answer (political and social protest)
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Looking at 2023's section B task for The Kite Runner about whether or not America is a place of refuge and healing for some of the characters.
194. Section B tasks ~ The Kite Runner | A Doll's House | Blake (political and social protest)
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Approaches and possible answers to 3 past questions for section B of the political and social protest paper - one response about one text.
193. Section B tasks ~ The Kite Runner | A Doll's House | Blake (political and social protest)
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A look at three past questions for section B of the political and social protest paper.
192. How to answer a Blake Section B question: escape from constraints (political & social protest)
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Section B of Paper 2 - political and social protest writing.
191. How to answer a Blake Section B question: authority figures (political and social protest)
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A video with an example response for the 2023 question about the presentation of authority figures in the Songs. Political and social protest writing.
190. English Lit Comedy: Sec C examples (Earnest, AQA Comedy Anthology)
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A video looking at three past questions for paper 1, section C for the aspects of comedy course, AQA Lit B. - Happiness - Journeys - Marriage Using Earnest and AQA's poems in the comedy anthology.
189. AQA Comedy Anthology: updated notes (A-level)
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Some updated annotations and discussion points for the 7 poems that comprise the anthology.
188. Comedic literature: some common features (A-level)
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A list of common themes, terms and ideas that apply across many comedy texts.
187. GCSE English: Language analysis
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Using an extract from Christopher Isherwood's novella, 'A Single Man'.
186. Wise Children (past essay questions)
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Looking at three past questions that have come up to do with places, old people being celebrated, and the presentation of sex in the novel.
185. A Doll's House (themes, social and historical context (A-level)
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185. A Doll's House (themes, social and historical context (A-level)
184. Pearson 2.0: language analysis 'The Great Exhibition' Charlotte Bronte
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184. Pearson 2.0: language analysis 'The Great Exhibition' Charlotte Bronte
183. A-Level English Literature: Section C plans (Earnest/AQA Comedy Anthology)
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183. A-Level English Literature: Section C plans (Earnest/AQA Comedy Anthology)
182. GCSE English: descriptive writing examples
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182. GCSE English: descriptive writing examples
181. GCSE English: descriptive writing / language analysis
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181. GCSE English: descriptive writing / language analysis
180. Paper 2, Question 4 insomnia paper (GCSE)
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180. Paper 2, Question 4 insomnia paper (GCSE)
179. GCSE Maths for FE Colleges: be the hero of your own story this exam season
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179. GCSE Maths for FE Colleges: be the hero of your own story this exam season
178. GCSE English for FE Colleges: be the hero of your own story this exam season
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178. GCSE English for FE Colleges: be the hero of your own story this exam season
177. Wise Children ~ analysis of the chapter openings
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177. Wise Children ~ analysis of the chapter openings
176. Wise Children: analysis of the Lynde Court Fire (A-level)
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176. Wise Children: analysis of the Lynde Court Fire (A-level)
175. A Doll's House act 3 analysis (A-level)
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175. A Doll's House act 3 analysis (A-level)
174. Pearson English Language 2.0 - Questions 4a and 4b Paper 1
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174. Pearson English Language 2.0 - Questions 4a and 4b Paper 1
173. A Doll's House act 2 analysis (A-level)
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173. A Doll's House act 2 analysis (A-level)
172. A Doll's House act 1 analysis (A-level)
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172. A Doll's House act 1 analysis (A-level)
171. Unseen extract: Shelley's 'Mask of Anarchy' - political & social protest (A-level)
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171. Unseen extract: Shelley's 'Mask of Anarchy' - political & social protest (A-level)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @hackphynity0
    @hackphynity0 День тому

    The poem is relatable to our situation in these days

  • @Crinnyx
    @Crinnyx 3 дні тому

    Thanks for these videos. What would be required to reach the full 12 marks in a question like this? I struggle with English Language so would really like some sort of baseline to go off of. Cheers.

  • @poppymary0908
    @poppymary0908 4 дні тому

    Thank you!!

  • @ZoyaBhadeliya
    @ZoyaBhadeliya 5 днів тому

    this was really helpful !!! this video i so underrated.

  • @ZainabSaad-rp7bp
    @ZainabSaad-rp7bp 18 днів тому

    just read the poem and felt sad after reading it as an adult who thinks my best days are my childhood so I'm searching for videos about the poem now 😢

  • @bea7015
    @bea7015 21 день тому

    Hi Sir, I hope you are well. Is it possible you could do a deeper analysis of the kite runner chapters- such as the quotes?

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 21 день тому

      I was teaching TKR today and thought about it. Watch this space!

    • @bea7015
      @bea7015 21 день тому

      @@englishwithmatt1735 Thank you Sir, I am quite struggling with it as it’s new to me haha

  • @honorarymythbuster
    @honorarymythbuster 25 днів тому

    I am currently studying theories of comedy in my English 1100 class and my professor mentioned Bakhtin's theory of the Carnivalesque. I didn't quite understand it, but this video clarified it perfectly. Thank you!

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 21 день тому

      Glad it was helpful! That sounds like an interesting course

  • @francoiss2384
    @francoiss2384 25 днів тому

    Good morning, nice video 😃😃😃

  • @Fnducbdjs
    @Fnducbdjs 26 днів тому

    Good video 👍 even after all this time of silence

  • @MichaelSkora-q9t
    @MichaelSkora-q9t 27 днів тому

    Truly invaluable analysis. Thank you!

  • @rockafridi9673
    @rockafridi9673 Місяць тому

    Please give lecture on this topic Comic features in The Importance of Being Earnest

  • @user-xn2hf9re8r
    @user-xn2hf9re8r Місяць тому

    thank you Matt x

  • @rainbowdolly
    @rainbowdolly Місяць тому

    Matt - I’m indebted to you as a teacher

  • @apesquohap
    @apesquohap Місяць тому

    Thanks mate! It really helped 😇

  • @rainbowdolly
    @rainbowdolly 2 місяці тому

    This is WONDERFUL for me, as a teacher of this new Spec. Thank you! Is it always the case for this Spec that introductions are unnecessary/superfluous? If so, I will one hundred per cent teach your method of attacking the question immediately in a sort of thesis statement/topic sentence for the whole essay so it has clear direction and drive that remains focused.

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 2 місяці тому

      Hello! For spec B, section A extract-based questions are where students need intros as this allows them space to write an overview which the exam board favours. For section B and C answers, intros can become time wasters as students either don't answer the question or just list stuff they know about the text(s). Far better to start discussing the task asap. Remember that students can wholly agree, wholly disagree or partly agree/disagree with the statement in the question (if it's a 'what extent do you agree') - the questions are deliberately written to prompt debate. I'm sure I'll upload many more videos in the next academic year!

    • @rainbowdolly
      @rainbowdolly 22 дні тому

      I would basically do absolutely anything right now to be able to talk more with you about how this all works. I have directed my students to your videos!

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 21 день тому

      @@rainbowdolly happy to answer any emails about it or have a zoom/google meet englishwithmatt6@gmail.com

  • @ashfiyali
    @ashfiyali 2 місяці тому

    Got an A in English Literature !!! The past 2 years i've only ever gotten Cs, thank you so much for your help! ✨

  • @gowrinandana8999
    @gowrinandana8999 2 місяці тому

    Hello sir, can I ask a doubt? Is Baba just a symbol of hypocrisy and failure? Isn't he also I don't know proud and virtuous (especially while saving the woman on the truck, building orphanages, giving alms etc)

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 2 місяці тому

      I don't think he is just that - I think he could also be seen as having courage and pride, such in his rejection of American welfare (General Taheri the opposite) or refusal to have chemotherapy. Baba could also be seen as a victim that, despite being a wealthy Pashtun, he only left his homeland with a suitcase (ironically all that Ali and Hassan left with too).

    • @gowrinandana8999
      @gowrinandana8999 2 місяці тому

      @englishwithmatt1735 thank you sir

  • @hehe9946
    @hehe9946 3 місяці тому

    Hi! im really struggling with the historical context and what influences Margaret Atwoods writing, i have an oral presentation and IM stuggling to understand, can you please help 😭😭😭

  • @El_elle520
    @El_elle520 3 місяці тому

    this is so helpful, may i have the slides of your analysis??

  • @melodies9721
    @melodies9721 4 місяці тому

    It was really helpful. Everything was really helpful and absorbing. Thank you so much 😊

  • @N12311
    @N12311 4 місяці тому

    Is this for aqa ?

  • @ginnilpuodl
    @ginnilpuodl 4 місяці тому

    Awesome!! Very helpful!!

  • @monkeyOxfopands123
    @monkeyOxfopands123 4 місяці тому

    The paper was SO good! I loved it and thank you for helping me. I could hear your voice in my exam as my mind was telling me all the things you have said in the videos. 😂😂👍👍 The unseen extract was sweet and short and very interesting.

  • @lukaswinterr
    @lukaswinterr 4 місяці тому

    got my exam tomorrow. writing a lit essay on conflict in handmaid's tale - this was super informative, thank you!

  • @Apollo_Hypnos_Queerest_Gods
    @Apollo_Hypnos_Queerest_Gods 4 місяці тому

    This is fantastic thank you mate, I've come back to this an hour and a half before my English exam, wish me luck :)

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 4 місяці тому

      Good luck! Hopefully as I type this you are happy with the paper and feel confident :)

    • @Apollo_Hypnos_Queerest_Gods
      @Apollo_Hypnos_Queerest_Gods 4 місяці тому

      @englishwithmatt1735 thanks Matt! It went really well but three hours is a long time to write ha :) thanks for all the help, love your videos! :)

  • @harrySkeggy
    @harrySkeggy 4 місяці тому

    Should I spend an hour on each section of the paper. 3 sections 3 hours ?

    • @henry.0014
      @henry.0014 4 місяці тому

      Yep

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 4 місяці тому

      Yes, this might be the easiest option in terms of timings. If you want longer on Sec C, you could take 15 mins off Sec A to put towards Sec C.

    • @harrySkeggy
      @harrySkeggy 4 місяці тому

      @@englishwithmatt1735 thank you for such a fast reply very kind thank you

  • @IishaSDx
    @IishaSDx 4 місяці тому

    My exam is tomorrow I’m scared omg.

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 4 місяці тому

      Good luck!

    • @IishaSDx
      @IishaSDx 4 місяці тому

      @@englishwithmatt1735thank you sir :)) ill let you know how i get on? Do you think this information could possibly boost students up by significant marks if remembered well?

    • @NirvanTauckoor
      @NirvanTauckoor 4 місяці тому

      same I'm failing

    • @IishaSDx
      @IishaSDx 4 місяці тому

      @@NirvanTauckoorwe’ve got this, you’re here so you want the best ❤️❤️!!

    • @NirvanTauckoor
      @NirvanTauckoor 4 місяці тому

      @@IishaSDx Hopefully, I honestly didn't listen to anything in class about handmaids tale I was so tired. I also have streetcar named desire and skirred hill to do which are hard for me. Paper 1 was good though

  • @dalma.peller
    @dalma.peller 4 місяці тому

    Can you ref’s other poems in the same analysis to heighten an contrast or juxtaposition

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 4 місяці тому

      Yes if you feel doing so enhances your argument. It would also demonstrate your knowledge of the wider collection of poems

  • @josephbernstein570
    @josephbernstein570 4 місяці тому

    thank you so much for your help

  • @dalma.peller
    @dalma.peller 4 місяці тому

    Last years Aqa extract A 2023 flash backs

  • @dalma.peller
    @dalma.peller 4 місяці тому

    Hey sir, could you argued that these conditions where in the past? And then maybe link in to echoing green, as we learn is become “darkening”. Suggestinng life without oppression, tarnishing of childhood, beimg controlled etc. Also the fact they sing togetherness, shows the coordination in community’s - which could be concluded but the table with food on it. Or even family .. “Ha,HA,He” enjambment, may further show there coordination, which could be juxtaposed to E holythurday of the crying songs- showing life without oppression of authority, creating equality

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 4 місяці тому

      Sounds good. I think "darkening" also suggests the transience of time as the poem follows the narrative of a single day - the sun rising in the first stanza and falling in the last

    • @dalma.peller
      @dalma.peller 4 місяці тому

      @@englishwithmatt1735 thank you

  • @b82000
    @b82000 4 місяці тому

    goat

  • @Iitsav
    @Iitsav 4 місяці тому

    Life saver. Will use your method and great explaining

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 4 місяці тому

      Hope it's been helpful!

    • @Iitsav
      @Iitsav 4 місяці тому

      @@englishwithmatt1735 hey matt I wonder if you teach cause I really like your teaching. If so. How much is your hour rate.

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 4 місяці тому

      @@Iitsav I don't teach one-to ones, but maybe this is something I need to think about doing in future

  • @madsrooti
    @madsrooti 4 місяці тому

    is this the amount of evidence needed for a band five?

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 4 місяці тому

      The mark scheme doesn't mention the amount of references students should make because what's more important is how students interpret and get meaning from their references. E.g. after you have quoted something, say "this suggests / foregrounds / emphasises / reinforces..." to analyse your reference.

  • @dalma.peller
    @dalma.peller 4 місяці тому

    Blake’s protest about a levles in general 🔥

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 4 місяці тому

      I was saying to students today that Blake would probably be very disappointed with the way education is currently. Maybe why students like this poem...relatable.

  • @monkeyOxfopands123
    @monkeyOxfopands123 4 місяці тому

    👍👍❤❤

  • @monkeyOxfopands123
    @monkeyOxfopands123 4 місяці тому

    Thanks!! :)

  • @peteroconnor8812
    @peteroconnor8812 4 місяці тому

    The reason students learn frameworks at GCSE is to give them the notion of structure. It's like having stableisers on a bicycle. it gives the students of all abilities a level of confidence. Of course there are students that will quickly move beyond the restriction of a formula and feel able to ride off into the distance, but the notion that scaffolding is always restrictive seems ill advised. What kind of students do you teach?!

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 4 місяці тому

      Hello. Formulas may work better for GCSE and practice, I agree. However, to use your analogy, there is no reason students need to use stabilisers if they know how to ride the bike, in which case, formulas begin to restrict students. As an examiner, I see students who use frameworks at A-level are usually less successful. This video is aimed at students who want to achieve the higher marks and, in my experience, who often enjoy being able to have their own voice in their essays rather than fulfilling a 'tick box' approach. I am currently working on a video about this which I will upload later today. Different things work for different students/teachers and staff have to adapt their teaching to meet the needs of the students before them. If I had a student come to me and say they needed an A*, A,, B or C, I would not ask them to use a formula in their work. If I had a student at risk of failing, a formula may work to get them some marks in order to get an E or D.

  • @sashaduckett3259
    @sashaduckett3259 4 місяці тому

    really helpful for the exam on Wednesday haha thank you !!

  • @lh5947
    @lh5947 4 місяці тому

    Is a conclusion necessary ?

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 4 місяці тому

      There is no requirement for students to finish essays with conclusions, especially if they are spending time repeating something they have already said.

  • @brb2000
    @brb2000 4 місяці тому

    thank you for this analysis!!

  • @truethought369
    @truethought369 4 місяці тому

    God/Jesus, the Sacrificial lamb, sleeps (dies) in mankind to experience death on this low level of existence, untill he Wakes from within us: individually. This will happen to everyone, when each of us is ready to do so. We have such a caring & loving father, who truly loves us so much. Thank You, for all these helpers, that are sent forth. Namely: Neville Goddard, Ralph Waldo Trine, & of course W, Blake. There are so many more who do their part, & I thank them all.

  • @eviekaratzas9516
    @eviekaratzas9516 4 місяці тому

    Hello sir would you be able to make a video for section b Blake using one of these poems: garden of love, chimney sweeper experience, earths answer and introduction ? Thanks

  • @vfugbugy
    @vfugbugy 4 місяці тому

    really appreciate this!!

  • @englishliterature6056
    @englishliterature6056 4 місяці тому

    Wonderful explanation

  • @theprovenpilot007
    @theprovenpilot007 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for your help - a very underrated revision resource

  • @VirtuosoMusic_
    @VirtuosoMusic_ 4 місяці тому

    Your a lifesaver!! These videos are so amazing for the upcoming exam and I'm so grateful your releasing these videos, thank you so much!!!

  • @josephryder8119
    @josephryder8119 4 місяці тому

    Thank you Matt! I’ll send you my a level results. they’re all due to you ❤

  • @dalma.peller
    @dalma.peller 4 місяці тому

    🔥🔥

  • @madsrooti
    @madsrooti 4 місяці тому

    thank you Matt perfect timing! I am so nervous for my a level exam on Weds.

    • @englishwithmatt1735
      @englishwithmatt1735 4 місяці тому

      Best of luck. It's a mammoth exam. My advice would be to do sections B and C first and then come back to the unseen extract for Section A.

    • @madsrooti
      @madsrooti 4 місяці тому

      @@englishwithmatt1735 Thank you, I have a question about providing evidence, if I do not include many specific quotes (even though its an open book exam) but still reference lots of points in the text and key macro techniques will i still be able to achieve band five or will i lose out on marks?