How do Ruth's courses work?
Ruth's courses are designed to give students the depth of knowledge needed to succeed in GCSE English.
Classes take place:
- Each course focuses on one literature text or one language paper
- Courses run for 6-7 weeks (half term length).
- Six courses cover the full GCSE English curriculum
Classes take place:
- in Ruth's purpose-built classroom, or
- online via Zoom
Some courses run as hybrid classes, with in-person and online students learning together.
Where necessary, Ruth also supports her students one-to-one.
Where necessary, Ruth also supports her students one-to-one.
What do the students learn?
To succeed in English, students must improve:
Courses are structured to develop all three of these areas.
- their knowledge of the set texts - particularly the themes and ideas
- their ability to analyse language and structure
- their essay writing skills
Courses are structured to develop all three of these areas.
Students receive two short video lessons each week to prepare for class.
During lessons students:
During lessons students:
- practise past paper exam questions
- brainstorm and plan essays
- discuss interpretations
- receive feedback on written work
This ongoing feedback is a crucial part of the learning process and helps students steadily improve their exam writing.
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