Make sure you are very familiar with the characters, the themes we have discussed and the various positioning techniques we have identified
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When you get into the exam, make sure you take the time to prepare a clear thesis statement (which directly addresses the question) and strong topic sentences (they should give readers a clear overview of the paragraph and link directly to the thesis statement)
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Read through chapter summaries etc. (these help refresh your memory regarding when key events occur and may help when looking for evidence)
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Make a list of words that you feel might be of use during the essay. E.g; describing characters, evaluating themes, introducing evidence, discussing positioning techniques + values etc.
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Revise essay structure (steps on blog)
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Learn how to spell character names + key words
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Revise use of apostrophes and capital letters!
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Write your own question and then brainstorm/plan possible responses
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Practise writing sentences that incorporate (integrate) evidence
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Practise synthesizing evidence. What does the quotation suggest about embedded values etc.? Does the evidence demonstrate Austen’s use ofvarious positioning techniques?
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Sleep
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Eat properly
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Don’t stress yourself out by talking to everyone around you about what you have/haven’t done in class
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When planning, make sure evidence is relevant. If directly quoting a character, make sure you know who is speaking and who/what they are speaking about.
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Leave time to proof read
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Positioning techniques – (aesthetic features): satire, irony, characterization, language choice, setting, plot development
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You should be able to identify + explain its impact on reader’s understanding of issue/character etc.
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Avoid references to Austen’s time period/era. You are exploring the society/culture’individuals constructed within the novel
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Pemberley – grand beautiful home
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Longbourne (Bennet home)
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Netherfield (Bingley’s rented estate)
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Pemberley (Darcy’s owned/ inherited estate)
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Rosings Park (Lady Catherine De Bourgh owned/ inherited estate)
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Parsonage (Charlotte and Mrs Collins cottage)
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Meryton (local town near Bennet’s)
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