Jane Eyre: AS & A2 York Notes A Level Revision Guide

Revise the key points

Read through the key points, then print the cards as a handy revision aid.

1 Keep an eye on the time

In an exam situation take at least five minutes at the start to plan and five minutes at the end to check your work.

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2 Underline the key words in the question

Make sure that you use these key words regularly in your answer to maintain focus.

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3 Try to embed quotations

Integrate quotations into the sentence – Jane’s sense of humour is shown when she comments, ‘much good may it do you!’ on hearing Eliza’s plans to become a nun.

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4 Keep the specific assessment objectives in mind

Check you have made at least two comments each on: language, context, different interpretations and other texts that relate to "Jane Eyre", as relevant.

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5 Don’t be afraid to stop

Take a breath, read through what you have written and think, before you continue to write. Examiners are looking for quality above quantity.

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