A Level Politics essay tips and exam breakdown | EdExcel

[@cody7010]

Am I the only one learning all this one day before the exam 🤣🤣you've fully taught me more in 10 mins than my teacher has in a WHOLE YEAR

[@calm7932]

I’m at the library rn...it’s 5am and I want to dead myself😭🤧

[@cody7010]

Calm trust that’s finna be me tmo morning I know like 1 topic paper best be easy otherwise results are due to be looking interesting

[@yusk5515]

hey!!! we do the SAME A-levels!!! Thanks so much for your videos - honestly. I feel so overwhelmed with the content, but am very grateful for your vids!

[@lisabaron9467]

You’re more helpful for essay structure than my actual politics teacher lol

[@moe5965]

My teacher taught me to structure my essay as follows: Intro Paragraph 1 Paragraph 1 counter argument Paragraph 2 Paragraph 2 counter argument Paragraph 3 Paragraph 3 counter argument Conclusion

[@EmilyPayne]

Brilliant way of doing it!

[@moe5965]

Emily Payne thank you, wasn’t sure if that was right though because someone posted on the student room that it should be 2 For paragraphs with counter arguments and 2 against paragraphs with counter arguments with an intro and conclusion... but that seems too much for 30 minutes ? Thanks for your reply btw

[@EmilyPayne]

The thing is with a subject like politics there is literally no set structure for essays. It is all subjective and as long as you are providing a cohesive and logical argument you should be fine :)

[@maxallen7979]

@@EmilyPayne can you advise me on how to structure the AO's within each paragraph please? As you said there's no set way but I feel by now I just need style that works

[@nuab1661]

this is soo good thnx also can you actually film you answering an politics question with a model answer showing excatly what sentence starter to use and how to properly structure

[@bradleytaylor4850]

thank you, i may no longer fail everything :)))

[@just-the-tip5621]

good luck for monday people

[@user-st3dn9fg2w]

Definitely confused because I just started year 12 but thanks 😂

[@georgianoriega3414]

once again, you are my hero and I would definitely fail without your videos😂😂good luck with all your a levels😊

[@Me-pe8eb]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THESE VIDEOS!!!

[@sanaa2353]

hey just wondering if you have any essay plans or notes

[@ishaahsan3417]

Hey could you send some of your essay plans?

[@EmilyPayne]

I'm having some essay plans marked by a teacher at the moment for the shorter questions on US. When I get them back, I will post a link to the Google doc on here :)

[@EmilyPayne]

All the other essay plans I've done so far are on paper so I cant promise that I will have time to transfer them to computer to make them accessible, unfortunately

[@ishaahsan3417]

Thank you! I do the global politics section tho. If you could post essay plans for component 1 and 2, that would be great!

[@EmilyPayne]

@@ishaahsan3417 I'll see what I can do :)

[@ishaahsan3417]

Emily Payne Thank you so much! ❤️

[@nuab1661]

could you do a video of you going over an essay

[@cindy-annyetna7442]

could you please release a video on how to do the extract essays in depth pls !!!

[@yoitznemo4455]

Omg thank you so much like my teacher can not teach us at all

[@kellydiaz9898]

Hi, I’m finding your videos really helpful because I am struggling like never before 😂🤦‍♀️. Can you do a video on socialism, also can you do a video on nationalism please. I can’t believe how soon exams are now, good luck!!

[@user-tm1ge3oy1i]

Very helpful! I get that macro structure of the essay (intro main body and then conclusion) but you do have any advice for how to structure each paragraph itself? Like ‘intro sentence, evidence, etc.’

[@EmilyPayne]

This is hard to answer as there is no essay formula that is 100% perfect. You should definitely have an opening sentence that sets out the topic of the paragraph and relates to the question. Then comes explanation, analysis and any supporting evidence. Then a concluding sentence relating back to the question again. If possible, try to evaluate the validity of the point (is it strong or weak?) and if it is a weak argument make reference to another point which contradicts this. If it is a longer point this will be your next paragraph.

[@EmilyPayne]

The middle section of the paragraph is the hardest to try to give advice about. Just remember to try to be concise and stay on topic. Include as much key vocabulary as possible (in the right context obviously) and explain why this backs up your point by using examples.

[@user-tm1ge3oy1i]

Emily Payne thank you so much!! 💕💕💕

[@Altoids101]

it sucks so much that there's only 1 set of past papers to go off (the sample assessments)

[@gleet2677]

I'm glad you exist

[@EmilyPayne]

Thank you. I am glad you exist also.

[@alishawilliams9266]

Hey could you also do English Literature revision please?

[@EmilyPayne]

Sure! What kind of videos would you be interested in? (I do AQA)

[@jorjaharris-noonan984]

I don’t have an official exam this year but i’m still here lol

[@hettibetti8435]

Heyyy...OMG you're so goood can you please to sample essays...thank uuuuu!!!!

[@laurabilk1236]

You're so helpful!!!!!!! thank you :)

[@amyukulele]

i'm at the start of y12 and im getting cs on every essay and i don't know what im doing wrong aaaa (this is what happens when people used to getting nines at gcse start a levels ahaha)

[@EmilyPayne]

Hey, don't worry about it! Cs are still good- you're right most people do experience a grade drop from year 11 to year 12. I'm going to be filming some vids over the next couple of days and was thinking of going through one of my old politics essays so hopefully that will help. Keep going and stay safe x

[@gracebamidele2169]

@User 15 lol you too. I want to know the answer. Bcuh I'm struggling improving my grades

[@hettibetti8435]

@emilypane what other subjects do you do

[@amira9930]

hi, can you please make a video on socialism? I've found your videos really helpful :)

[@EmilyPayne]

It's been filmed but for some reason is having trouble uploading :/

[@amira9930]

Emily Payne ahh okay, maybe it’s the format of the video ?

[@henryashton7128]

amazing content ;)

[@annalouise6086]

Thank you!!❤️

[@heatherdavies5886]

How do you do a good conclusion 😭

[@Hamzyyunus]

Absolute legend

[@EmilyPayne]

Good luck!!

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Better