Top Class Learning

Stop "feature spotting" and start analyzing like a Grade
9 student!
One of the biggest reasons students get stuck in the mid-grade bands is that they identify a technique (like a metaphor or personification) but don't actually explain why it matters.
As examiners, we call this "feature spotting." To get those top marks, you need to pass the "So What?" Test.
Every time you make a point, ask yourself:
"So what?"
- Why did the author choose that specific word?
• How does it make the reader feel?
• What bigger idea is it trying to prove?
Swipe through to see exactly how to transform a basic sentence into a high-level analysis that hits the top mark bands!
Which text are you currently analyzing?
Drop it in the comments and let's practice the "So What?" test together!

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