Episode 16: Top Tips for Tackling Unseen Texts in GCSE & 11+ English Exams!

📖 Struggling with unseen texts in English exams?

 

Whether it's poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, tackling an unseen text doesn’t have to be intimidating! In this episode of the English Success Hub, I share proven strategies to help your child confidently analyse and respond to any unseen text they encounter.

 

By the end of this episode, your child will have practical, step-by-step techniques to break down unseen texts, identify key themes and techniques, and write thoughtful, high-quality answers to score higher in exams!

 

📖 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why unseen texts are important & how they boost English skills

✔️ The #1 mistake students make with unseen texts (and how to fix it!)

✔️ How to read unseen texts twice for better understanding (Tip 1)

✔️ How to use annotation to highlight key ideas & techniques (Tip 2)

✔️ Why spotting patterns unlocks deeper text analysis (Tip 3)

✔️ How to structure answers using PEEL or PEE for top marks (Tip 4)

 

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🎧 Hit play now & help your child master unseen texts in their next English exam!

 

📌 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the English Success Hub

00:31 Understanding Unseen Texts

01:33 Strategy 1: Reading Twice for Understanding

02:29 Strategy 2: Annotating the Text

03:30 Strategy 3: Identifying Patterns

04:34 Strategy 4: Structuring Your Answers

05:40 Recap and Final Tips

06:30 Conclusion and Further Support