10 Things I Used To Hate About English

LITERARY ESSAY

When choosing which question to answer in an examination paper, do not rush.
Plan the arrangement of your material before you start writing (most logical and effective order)
Read through the list and cross out anything that seems irrelevant.
Arrange your points in logical order.
If different items on your list seem to illustrate a single basic idea, put them together.
Try to make your opening sentence interesting, so that it catches your examiners attention. Short sentences are best.
If you can remember a short, relevant quotation it will provide a lively start.
Opening paragraph should introduce the topic you’re discussing.
Give a short summary of what you intend to say.
Middle part of the essay should develop your main points.
Each separate paragraph should contain one main idea, with two or three examples from the text.
Last paragraph should be the conclusion of your ideas on the topic.
In general, do not write very long essays (six or seven paragraphs is sufficient ).
Read through your answer carefully before handing in.
Check that each paragraph deals with a distinct aspect of the topic and that you have not repeated yourself.
Try to memorise a few quotations.