The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
This document provides guidance on writing non-fiction pieces for exams, including tips for openings, punctuation rules, and past exam questions. It offers 10 strategies for grabbing the reader's attention in openings, such as using imagery, dialogue, or unusual scenarios. Common punctuation marks and their purposes are defined. Finally, a variety of past exam questions are presented in different categories like inform, explain, describe, argue, and persuade.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
This document provides guidance on writing non-fiction pieces for exams, including tips for openings, punctuation rules, and past exam questions. It offers 10 strategies for grabbing the reader's attention in openings, such as using imagery, dialogue, or unusual scenarios. Common punctuation marks and their purposes are defined. Finally, a variety of past exam questions are presented in different categories like inform, explain, describe, argue, and persuade.
Here are the key features of a newspaper article:
- A catchy headline that summarizes the main event or topic
- An opening paragraph that provides context and summarizes the key details
- Short, direct quotes from relevant individuals to add authenticity
- Facts, statistics, and details about what happened presented in a formal, objective tone
- May include background information as needed
- Paragraphs are typically 3-5 sentences with a topic sentence followed by supporting details
- Uses the inverted pyramid structure with most important details up front
Make sure to incorporate these elements if the question asks you to write a newspaper article response. Pay close attention to tone, structure, and including relevant details and quotes from the passage.
Of Mice and Men Edexcel English Language Revision GuideBradonEnglish
Here are brief summaries of some of the main characters in Of Mice and Men:
George are undermined by his deep care for Lennie. Though frustrated by Lennie's
dependence on him, George ultimately sacrifices his own freedom and future to protect
Lennie from harm.
Lennie: A large, strong but mentally disabled man who depends completely on George.
He loves soft things like rabbits, but does not understand his own strength. Lennie's child-
like nature and innocence often lead him into trouble. Despite his limitations, Lennie
shares George's dream of owning their own land one day.
Curley: The boss's son. He is antagonistic and
Of Mice and Men Edexcel English Literature Revision GuideBradonEnglish
The document provides background information on John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men, including details about Steinbeck, the Great Depression setting of the novel, and themes addressed like the American Dream, migrant work, and racism. It discusses the Dust Bowl drought and its impact, as well as the Wall Street crash of 1929 that marked the start of the Great Depression. Overall, the document offers historical context about the time period and conditions that migrant workers faced in 1930s America.
The document provides guidance for students taking an IGCSE English Language exam. It outlines the structure of the exam, including the three questions students will face. It focuses on the first question, which involves a directed writing task where students must write an interview between a reporter and a rock climber based on information from a passage. The document provides examples of how to incorporate details from the passage into the interview responses to demonstrate understanding. It emphasizes using one's own words and only including information mentioned in the text.
The document provides revision materials for the Cambridge IGCSE Paper 2 exam, including:
- Checklists to help identify strengths and weaknesses in answering each type of question;
- Sample questions and responses to use for practice;
- Advice on developing strategic approaches to different questions. It focuses on three main question types: genre transformation, analyzing an author's use of language, and summarizing multiple passages. Students are encouraged to use the checklists and practice questions to strengthen their skills in areas they find most challenging.
The document discusses the concept of "writer's effect" and how writers use language choices purposefully to impact the interpretation of a text. It explains that words have literal meanings as well as shades of meaning influenced by context, sensory associations, and emotional associations. The document provides examples of words with different levels of meaning and discusses how a writer's vocabulary choices can reinforce, modify, contrast or contradict elements of a story like characters, relationships, settings, themes, atmosphere and tone.
Here are the key features of a newspaper article:
- A catchy headline that summarizes the main event or topic
- An opening paragraph that provides context and summarizes the key details
- Short, direct quotes from relevant individuals to add authenticity
- Facts, statistics, and details about what happened presented in a formal, objective tone
- May include background information as needed
- Paragraphs are typically 3-5 sentences with a topic sentence followed by supporting details
- Uses the inverted pyramid structure with most important details up front
Make sure to incorporate these elements if the question asks you to write a newspaper article response. Pay close attention to tone, structure, and including relevant details and quotes from the passage.
Of Mice and Men Edexcel English Language Revision GuideBradonEnglish
Here are brief summaries of some of the main characters in Of Mice and Men:
George are undermined by his deep care for Lennie. Though frustrated by Lennie's
dependence on him, George ultimately sacrifices his own freedom and future to protect
Lennie from harm.
Lennie: A large, strong but mentally disabled man who depends completely on George.
He loves soft things like rabbits, but does not understand his own strength. Lennie's child-
like nature and innocence often lead him into trouble. Despite his limitations, Lennie
shares George's dream of owning their own land one day.
Curley: The boss's son. He is antagonistic and
Of Mice and Men Edexcel English Literature Revision GuideBradonEnglish
The document provides background information on John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men, including details about Steinbeck, the Great Depression setting of the novel, and themes addressed like the American Dream, migrant work, and racism. It discusses the Dust Bowl drought and its impact, as well as the Wall Street crash of 1929 that marked the start of the Great Depression. Overall, the document offers historical context about the time period and conditions that migrant workers faced in 1930s America.
The document provides guidance for students taking an IGCSE English Language exam. It outlines the structure of the exam, including the three questions students will face. It focuses on the first question, which involves a directed writing task where students must write an interview between a reporter and a rock climber based on information from a passage. The document provides examples of how to incorporate details from the passage into the interview responses to demonstrate understanding. It emphasizes using one's own words and only including information mentioned in the text.
The document provides revision materials for the Cambridge IGCSE Paper 2 exam, including:
- Checklists to help identify strengths and weaknesses in answering each type of question;
- Sample questions and responses to use for practice;
- Advice on developing strategic approaches to different questions. It focuses on three main question types: genre transformation, analyzing an author's use of language, and summarizing multiple passages. Students are encouraged to use the checklists and practice questions to strengthen their skills in areas they find most challenging.
The document discusses the concept of "writer's effect" and how writers use language choices purposefully to impact the interpretation of a text. It explains that words have literal meanings as well as shades of meaning influenced by context, sensory associations, and emotional associations. The document provides examples of words with different levels of meaning and discusses how a writer's vocabulary choices can reinforce, modify, contrast or contradict elements of a story like characters, relationships, settings, themes, atmosphere and tone.