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A Level English Language Revision

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After achieving an A* in 2017, I am sharing my quality revision notes, essays, templates and tactics to help ambitious students reach their goals. These resources have proven a hit across the globe with students and teachers alike - download yourself to see why! Chat with me on twitter @astarlevels or just drop me an email... happy revising!

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After achieving an A* in 2017, I am sharing my quality revision notes, essays, templates and tactics to help ambitious students reach their goals. These resources have proven a hit across the globe with students and teachers alike - download yourself to see why! Chat with me on twitter @astarlevels or just drop me an email... happy revising!
Child Language Acquisition - Written & Multi Modal Revision
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Child Language Acquisition - Written & Multi Modal Revision

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Complete revision notes including a range of exciting studies, concepts and theories. I achieved an A* in 2017 using these notes alongside practice questions Why they work: Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Show different lines of arguments that can be used to ‘evaluate’ an idea which is crucial to enter the top bands Omitted endless details on methodology and results Replaced these with meaningful comments on each study to form the basis of your argument in the exam (crucial to enter top bands!) It includes information on: Early writing Stages of writing development Spelling Types of spelling mistake Overcoming these challenges The effects of accent and dialect on spelling Hand writing development Socio economic issues surrounding child language development The ways parents can support children Scaffolding The influence of technology Phonics Genre Practice essay questions Notes on Spoken CLA Model essay for CLA Check out my shop for more
Accent and Dialect Revision with Model Essay
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Accent and Dialect Revision with Model Essay

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Complete revision for accent & dialect. This resource includes the revision NOTES so you can revise the theory and then an example student ESSAY so you can see how to tackle the exam. Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017. Why they work: Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Essays show how to structure a top band response Feel confident for your exam Chat with me on Twitter @astarlevels
Child Language Acquisition Revision Notes
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Child Language Acquisition Revision Notes

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A complete set of notes for child language acquisition full of theorists, linguists, facts, stats, examples, application and more. I used these notes only alongside practice questions to achieve an A* in 2017. Why they work: Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Show different lines of arguments that can be used to ‘evaluate’ an idea which is crucial to enter the top bands Omitted endless details on methodology and results Replaced these with meaningful comments on each study to form the basis of your argument in the exam (crucial to enter top bands!) Summary sheet includes: The stages of acquisition Different things to pick out in a transcript given in the exam & what to say about them Nativist approach Constructivists Nurture approach Cognitive approach Notes for written & multi modal language acquisition Full revision for Paper 1 Model essays for all topics in A Level English Language, including child language Check out my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/astarlevels
Language and Diversity Theorist Gap Fills
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Language and Diversity Theorist Gap Fills

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Test yourself to remember the key theories by filling in the gaps. Once complete, then look at the essay you have filled in to see how the AO2 fits in an essay. This is a great resource to learn theory because it tests memory… and a great resource for exam technique because it is a model essay answer. Four gap fills for £4 - bargain!
English Language Practice Essay Question Workbook
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English Language Practice Essay Question Workbook

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14 practice essay questions organised in a workbook format for A Level English Language. Includes an essay template for each question to guide students to structure an answer. Questions are written in ‘evaluate’ style i.e.* ‘evaluate the idea that some accents and dialects are viewed more favourably than others’* Why it works: Covers every topic: gender, accent & dialect, sociolect, world English, language change Template helps structure answers Practice recalling AO2 and arranging it with other theories to build an argument Model essays for all topics in A Level English Language
Example Articles A Level English Language
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Example Articles A Level English Language

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Example student written model articles on gender, accent & dialect, social group/ sociolect & occupation. Why they work: Top band articles show how to balance engaging style with linguistic theories Ideas of headlines, straplines & openings Use as a style model for your future (brilliant!) articles! I also made a resource with a headline, strapline & engaging opening for every topic that you could be required to write an article on. This is a great tool for students to avoid wasting time starting articles and getting straight on with it. Find it here
Research Methods Revision Booklet
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Research Methods Revision Booklet

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I’ve created a comprehensive set of notes for every topic in A Level Psychology. This includes 23 pages of colourful, concise notes & 80 flashcards covering the entire specification . I used these notes only alongside practice questions & achieved an A* in 2017. Why they work: Organised according to, and covering entirely, the AQA specification for year 1 & 2 exams Based off mark scheme points so directly relevant to exams Presented in a concise and memorable way<br /> Includes 80 card flashcard set & link to a quizlet so you also have an interactive version Please note that the booklet only covers first year content & the flashcards cover both years. This shouldn’t make any difference as all information for every part of the specification over both years is provided here, just letting you know its in different formats! Check out my shop for more AQA A Level Psychology resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/astarlevels
A Level Psychology Research Methods Revision Checklist
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A Level Psychology Research Methods Revision Checklist

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A checklist of all the research methods content needed for the year one and year two exams (AQA). It is split into what is needed for first year and second year for your convenience :-) Check out my shop for all the revision resources i used to get an A*: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/astarlevels
World English Revision and Model Essay
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World English Revision and Model Essay

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Complete revision for World English. This resource includes the revision NOTES so you can revise the theory and then an example student ESSAY & ARTICLE so you can see how to tackle the exam. Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017. Why they work: Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Essays show how to structure a top band response Example article showing how to combine linguistic theory with creative flair Feel confident for your exam Chat with me on Twitter @astarlevels
Language and Gender Example Essay A Level English Language
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Language and Gender Example Essay A Level English Language

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Top band, student written model answer for A Level English Language. This essay demonstrates how to convey understanding of linguistic ideas by evaluating and challenging the views presented in the question and by other linguists. Students of all abilities will benefit from an example of effective essay writing which they can emulate in their own work. There is also a marking activity at the end & opportunity for students to plan their own answer to the question. Why it works: Shows how to select, arrange & argue the most important ideas in essays Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017 Can be reworked as a template for your future (brilliant!) essays Follow my twitter to stay updated with more essential free resources and news - @astarlevels Check out my shop for more essays and revision resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/astarlevels
Language & Gender Revision and Model Essay
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Language & Gender Revision and Model Essay

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Complete revision for language & gender. This resources includes the revision NOTES so you can revise the theory and then an example student ESSAY so you can see how to tackle the exam. Produced by a student who achieved an A* in 2017. Why they work: Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes Essays show how to structure a top band response Feel confident for your exam Chat with me on Twitter @astarlevels
Gender Gap Fill
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Gender Gap Fill

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Fill in the gaps - language and gender. simple way to cement theory into memory learn how to structure an essay on the topic fast highly effective revision includes answer sheet A great starter, or, once complete, model answer packed with AO2!
Accent and Dialect Gap Fill
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Accent and Dialect Gap Fill

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Fill in the gaps - accent and dialect, A level English Language. easy way to cement theory in memory learn the structure for essays quick and efficient revision includes answer sheet A great starter, or, once complete, excellent revision resource with lots of AO2! FOLLOW me @astarlevels
Factors Affecting Attraction in Romantic Relationships
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Factors Affecting Attraction in Romantic Relationships

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Detailed summary sheet makes this summary sheet suitable for students aiming for an A* in AQA A Level Psychology Concise and easy to learn style makes it beneficial for all abilities Everything you need for this topic right here! Challenging set of AQA style questions on page 2 that relate to the summary sheet and directly to the specification. Easy to mark the questions as answers are on summary sheet… Best used as a handout in class or for revision. The brilliant set of questions means students can reinforce what they’ve learnt with specific questions, meaning they are well prepared for the exam. Specifically includes: 3 Factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships: self-disclosure; physical attractiveness, including the matching hypothesis; filter theory, including social demography, similarity in attitudes and complementarity.
Dealing With Offending Behaviour
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Dealing With Offending Behaviour

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Detailed summary sheet makes this summary sheet suitable for students aiming for an A* in AQA A Level Psychology Concise and easy to learn style makes it beneficial for all abilities Everything you need for this topic right here! Challenging set of AQA style questions on page 2 that relate to the summary sheet and directly to the specification. Easy to mark the questions as answers are on summary sheet… Best used as a handout in class or for revision. The brilliant set of questions means students can reinforce what they’ve learnt with specific questions, meaning they are well prepared for the exam. Specifically includes: Dealing with offending behaviour: the aims of custodial sentencing and the psychological effects of custodial sentencing. Recidivism. Behaviour modification in custody. Anger management and restorative justice programmes
Interactionist Approach to Schizophrenia
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Interactionist Approach to Schizophrenia

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Detailed summary sheet makes this summary sheet suitable for students aiming for an A* in AQA A Level Psychology Concise and easy to learn style makes it beneficial for all abilities Everything you need for this topic right here! Challenging set of AQA style questions on page 2 that relate to the summary sheet and directly to the specification. Easy to mark the questions as answers are on summary sheet… Best used as a handout in class or for revision. The brilliant set of questions means students can reinforce what they’ve learnt with specific questions, meaning they are well prepared for the exam. Check out my shop for tonnes more AQA A Level Psychology resources for the new spec! Specifically includes: The importance of an interactionist approach in explaining and treating schizophrenia; the diathesis stress model. Plus evaluation.
Psychological Therapies for Schizophrenia
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Psychological Therapies for Schizophrenia

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Detailed summary sheet makes this summary sheet suitable for students aiming for an A* in AQA A Level Psychology Concise and easy to learn style makes it beneficial for all abilities Everything you need for this topic right here! Challenging set of AQA style questions on page 2 that relate to the summary sheet and directly to the specification. Easy to mark the questions as answers are on summary sheet… Best used as a handout in class or for revision. The brilliant set of questions means students can reinforce what they’ve learnt with specific questions, meaning they are well prepared for the exam. Specifically includes: Cognitive behaviour therapy and family therapy as used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Token economies as used in the management of schizophrenia.
Lakoff - Gender and Colour Test | Language and Gender AQA A Level
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Lakoff - Gender and Colour Test | Language and Gender AQA A Level

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“It is a widely held belief that women have larger colour vocabularies than do men. For example, Robin Lakoff (1975) states this as a fact and suggests as an explanation the observation that in this society women spend much more of their time on colour-related activities such as choosing clothes than men do” Have you got time to leave my resource a review? Put this statement to the test with your class! Fun little activity where students try and name as many as the colours as they can, then check them off and see if on average boys or girls have larger colour vocabularies. Links to Lakoffs findings Opportunity to counter argue with the diversity approach Potential NEA investigation
A Level English Language Revision Template | AQA New Spec
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A Level English Language Revision Template | AQA New Spec

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This blew up on twitter! Download the simple but incredibly useful template today. Tried and tested by an A* student. Over 100 resources now uploaded to help you revise A Level English Language, check it out: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/astarlevels This resource: “blank canvas” revision - a wacky font on a blank canvas for every topic. Encourage students to try out different ways of filling each poster. Experimenting with a variety of techniques will keep them interested and starting to think about the topics in different ways. Follow my twitter to stay updated with more essential free resources and news - @astarlevels