How to Write in an Exam (1) - Reading the Question

 GCSE English Language exams expect you to demonstrate your writing skills.

But before you can write, you need to know what you are writing about, and this is where many students lose marks.

There are some simple techniques you can learn to ensure that even under the stress of an exam you will still read the question carefully.

I recommend reading each question at least twice and underlining the key words.  It's a technique that helps the mind focus on what is actually there, not what students THINK is there!

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