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11 Plus Writing Prompts
Getting your child into a top independent school can be challenging. But don’t worry, we’ve got the perfect solution! We have 11 plus writing prompts that will help you and your child write their best possible exam answer, as well as some tips on how to get them over the finishing line.
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Does Your Child Need a Creative Writing Tutor?
Some people think that the 11 plus exams are just a test about grammar and spelling, but they couldn’t be more wrong. The 11 plus is also an exam about creativity and imagination. Your child needs to know how to produce work in different forms, such as a poem or a short story. They need…
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11 Plus Sample Papers Marking Service for Independent School Papers
Is your child preparing for independent (private) school exams? Are you struggling to keep up with the marking of your child’s independent school sample papers? Do you worry that you are marking the papers incorrectly? Are you concerned that you are scoring your child’s English comprehension papers incorrectly? Would you like an experienced tutor to…
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What Are Some Fun Ways to Introduce Your Child to New Vocabulary?
How do you help your child to grow and expand his vocabulary? There are a few ways that it can be done. One way, for example, would involve the development of reading habits since this will expose children (and adults) alike to new words on an ongoing basis while also helping them practice their writing…
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How to Get Your Child Ready for Their Private School Interview: Tips and Tricks
The independent school interview. A daunting task for any child, let alone one who is nervous about meeting new people or talking about themselves in front of a panel. The independent school interview can be especially nerve-wracking if you’re not sure what to expect and how to prepare. In this blog post, we’ll lay out…
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The 11 Plus Exam: What is Verbal Reasoning?
The 11+ verbal reasoning tests assess your child’s ability to analyse the written word. These exams come from a time when people needed more than just their eyes, ears and hands to do well at work or school; they also used their brainpower as measured by how much fluidly thoughts flowed through them (Paxson 2009).…
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11 Plus Vocabulary: Does Your Child Know Enough Synonyms and Antonyms for Their 11+ Exams?
By the end of year 6, all children should be familiar with synonyms and what this means. Whether they are sitting an 11+ exam or not is up to them but it’s required by law! By the end of year 6, all children should be familiar with synonyms and what this means. Whether they are…
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Preparing Your Child For Private School Interviews
Preparing your child for private school interviews is a must. Preparing the right questions can make all of what’s ahead seem less daunting and scary, which will help ensure success! Private (independent) schools are looking for children who will fit in well with their student population. To help prepare your child for the inevitable independent…
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3 Common Creative Writing Mistakes and Tips on How to Avoid Them in the 11 Plus, KS2 SATs and GCSE Exams
I’ve been preparing children for the 11 Plus exams, for GCSE English language and GCSE English literature exams for almost a decade at Geek School Tutoring and I have seen recurring and common creative writing mistakes. It is quite interesting to teach across this primary and secondary age range, especially when the same writing mistakes…
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20 Free Creative Writing Prompts to Encourage Your Child’s Desire to Write Imaginatively
Are you a parent struggling to motivate your child to write creatively – we have 20 free creative writing prompts for you. Maybe you’re a teacher looking for fun prompts you can use with your students to get them thinking imaginatively, then this post will be helpful to you. We’ve put together a list of…