Drama

Worked examples (6)

• 1Decode the question and build a thesis (don't just 'write about George and Martha')
• 2Build a closed-book quotation bank you can actually recall
• 3Structure a whole-play (a) discursive essay with thesis-led paragraphs
• 4Tackle the (b) passage-based question: anchor -u003e zoom -u003e link out
• 5Write about dramatic METHOD for AO2 (device -u003e effect, never device alone)
• 6Weave an informed personal response (AO3) — and land an A* conclusion

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Worked examples (6)

• 1Decode the question and build a thesis (don't just 'write about Caliban')
• 2Build a closed-book quotation bank you can actually recall
• 3Structure a whole-play (a) discursive essay with thesis-led paragraphs
• 4Tackle the (b) passage-based question: anchor → zoom → link out
• 5Write about dramatic METHOD for AO2 (device → effect, never device alone)
• 6Weave an informed personal response (AO3) — and land an A* conclusion

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Worked examples (6)

• 1Decode the question and build a thesis (don't just 'write about Ephraim')
• 2Build a closed-book reference bank for a play you can't quote at length
• 3Structure a whole-play (a) discursive essay with thesis-led paragraphs
• 4Tackle the (b) passage-based question: anchor, zoom, link out
• 5Write about dramatic METHOD for AO2 (device to effect, never device alone)
• 6Weave an informed personal response (AO3) and land an A* conclusion

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Worked examples (6)

• 1Decode the question and build a thesis (do not just 'write about the Duchess')
• 2Build a closed-book quotation bank you can actually recall
• 3Structure a whole-play (a) discursive essay with thesis-led paragraphs
• 4Tackle the (b) passage-based question: anchor, zoom, link out
• 5Write about dramatic METHOD for AO2 (device to effect, never device alone)
• 6Weave an informed personal response (AO3) — and land an A* conclusion

Model answers (6)

• ✓Model answer 1
• ✓Model answer 2
• ✓Model answer 3
• ✓Model answer 4
• ✓Model answer 5
• ✓Model answer 6