The illum.e GP Curriculum

Not enough content for General Paper (GP)? Not sure when, where and how to start researching?

Fret not, as you will be equipped with all the necessary knowledge and wisdom through our content lectures. Our GP notes will prepare you for popular A level GP questions (e.g. Science and Technology, The Media) as well as those you may be intimidated by (e.g. Democracy and Governance, International Relations ). We keep up with global trends and developments, updating our notes on a regular basis to ensure that you are well prepared for possible A level GP topics.

Our strong team of tutors will reinforce and apply what we've learned in our tutorial lessons. We'll take you step by step through various skills to help you achieve deeper evaluations and illustrations in your writing.  Our tutors will teach you to write persuasive GP essays by nurturing key skills in you such as developing a strong understanding of question requirements and the use of rhetorical strategies. We focus on both the macro (essay-wide) and micro (intra-paragraph) evaluative techniques to help you write a nuanced and balanced GP essay. 

Short-answer questions, on the other hand, are all about answering techniques and question types. At illum.e, we teach our students to recognize and approach all types of questions in a systematic manner. You will be sensitive to subtle contextual clues and nuances in writings as a result of the extensive practices provided, allowing you to craft the most accurate answer to the question.

The key to answering the dreaded Application Question (AQ) is to identify key points from the passage and apply them to the local context. The tutors at illum.e will walk you through the entire process so that you can confidently approach the question the next time you take an AQ. Our GP notes contain extensive investigation of the local context for a multitude of popular A level GP topics. This coupled with our skills notes that will equip you with a whole new range of evaluative tools, illum.e will prepare you well to tackle the AQ question.

Time and time again, the A level GP paper proves to be a challenge for many JC students. Knowledge, skills, and feedback to improve your work are all important in preparing for the A level GP paper. As a result, we provide 24/7 consultations to ensure that you are aware of your writing flaws and strengths so that you can continue to improve. You will not only be prepared for the A level GP paper with illum.e, but you will also discover that studying for GP can be enjoyable!

Paper 1

-Comprehensive and updated topical question lists from schools and A Levels-Thoroughly researched and developed content notes constantly updated to provide an array of examples and arguments
-In-depth skills notes to understand question requirements and rhetorical strategies
-Effective analysis techniques and micro-writing application
-Evaluative scaffolded strategies and how to evaluate on a macro (essay-wide) or micro (intra-paragraph) scale to attain the coveted 'A'
-Close mentoring, monitoring and assessment to diagnose and improve your writing skills

GP Curriculum
GP Curriculum

Paper 2

-Comprehensive and updated scaffolds and question answering techniques to systematically
perfect Paper 2 answers of all question types
-Thorough examination and annotation of texts to dissect Paper 2 passages and to select the
best Application Question arguments
-Customised approaches to attaining correct word for word or sense for sense paraphrasing
-Strategies and techniques for mastering subtle contextual clues and rhetoric in passages
-Personalised approach to evaluating comprehension responses to understand gaps in learning
-Investigation of local contexts for illustration in Application Questions

Lesson Layout

Lesson 1 - Paper 1: Content Lectures

 

Lesson 2 - Paper 1: Content Review and Skills Application Tutorials

Lesson 3 - Paper 2: AQ Reading and Analysis, UYOWAFAP/Summary

Lesson 4 - Paper 2: Paper 2 Question Types and Strategies, Paper 1 & 2: Review of Application

General Paper Tuition

Step by step strategies are provided in every tutorial, with emphasis on different skills, such as the use of theories, deeper evaluation or illustration methods or specific techniques for comprehension. This will enable you to chart your growth in GP with mini successes and grow your repertoire of skills as you gain enlightenment for GP excellence.