I don't know what to do or say to English teacher about GCSE mock results to get help

[LolaBaby75]

My DD is close to the GCSE exams now - about three weeks to go. They have always been a grade 7 student in classwork and homework but in both sets if mocks it has fallen apart. They have got Eng lang 2, Eng lit 4 before Christmas; and now in the most recent mocks Eng lang 4, Eng lit 2. They NEED a 6 to do the A-level subjects they want so they are devastated. I took a look at the class feedback on the mocks and it was all impossible to understand. The rest of the class are getting advice on how to turn their 7 into 9 with university level nuggets - they are clearly a clever class. This doesn't help my daughter though who has basically given up any work to do with English since the first mocks. Nonetheless she seems to know all the quotes but doesn't know what to write. I'm at a loss. The teacher hasn't contacted me after this last lot of results. They were completely shocked after the first but just seemed to think they would work and be alright. What do I write to the teacher? Ask for individual feedback?

Yes, the tutor should be getting her to practise her PETAL paragraphs at the very least.

P - make a Point
E - provide Evidence to back it up
T - identify the Technique being used
A - provide Analysis on the effect of this technique
L - link to rest of text

As time is so short, I have found CoPilot very useful for giving tips on model answers/likely questions. You can search by text/exam board. You can use prompts such as "What would a Grade 7 answer look like?". I would also contact the school immediately- and maybe go straight to the Head of English and ask to be talked through both mock papers.