Mrs Graham's recipe for success, and how to use this evening to help you get an even better grade in your English Language GCSE:

Step 1: Have dinner and relax with a clear 'starting time' when you will get up and go and study. I recommend starting to study around 6 so you are not too tired. This means you will be well fed, relaxed and ready to begin and more likely to take in what you study. You must ensure you get to work at the promised time though, and don't leave it too late to start! Or start at 5, have a dinner break, and then return to studying.

Step 2: Begin to work through the links published this evening and note down everything you learn from it but not exactly as it is on the webpage. You must MAKE NOTES, this means create a mind-map or bulletpoints to esnure you are taking in what you are reading. Also take advantage of the tests online also.

Step 3:  In timed conditions, attempt one of the practice papers using the link given. If possible, print out the paper. Use highlighters etc, and all other exam strategies we have spoken about.

Step 4: Use the marking scheme in the link to mark the practice paper you have attempted. If possible, ask someone else to do this for you.

Step 5: Identify where you have gone wrong and then use the link and other resources you have to try to address these mistakes.