We've just had ds2's report, and after having done really well in his standard grades (all 1s), he is really struggling with Higher English, and his teacher says he needs to work harder in order to achieve a pass. He says he finds it hard to get his thoughts down on the page, and he's also having difficulty seeing and understanding the themes in the literature, particularly the Wilfred Owen poems.
My first thought was that he needs to read more - and read a wider variety of books, particularly good or classic literature - because not only will this expose him to plenty of good writing, vocabulary and construction (which I assume would spill over into his own writing), but it will also give him practice at understanding the themes of different books.
I'm also going to look for some Higher English study guides today, which hopefully should help him.
But do any mumsnetters have any other advice for me/him?
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SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 11/12/2011 11:59
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