195. The Kite Runner ~ example section B answer (political and social protest)

[@VirtuosoMusic_]

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!!!

[@englishwithmatt1735]

Welcome!

[@rainbowdolly]

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]

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]

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]

@@rainbowdolly happy to answer any emails about it or have a zoom/google meet [e-mail]