GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Reading: Responding to a Question on Structure Part 3 - Explained

The video tutorial provides guidance on how to tackle questions about structure in texts. It emphasizes the importance of reading questions carefully, avoiding generalizations, and not engaging in feature spotting. Instead, students should use specific examples and back up their points with evidence and references from the text. The tutorial also offers strategies for systematically tracking structural features and encourages practice to improve these skills.

What are some important points to remember when tackling a question on structure?

Why is it important to avoid generalizations when discussing a writer's use of structure?

What strategies can you use to respond to a question on structure?

What should you do if you cannot provide an overview of how the writer has used structure?

How can you effectively back up your points when discussing structural features in a text?