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The first mock is a starting point. Don't use it to spiral down into hopelessness. Use the info to guide your plan .
Underperformance now is happening at the right time. Plenty time to get better

Boost Vocab using word families , prefixes, suffixes, root words & synonyms.
Make it visual. introduce some fun using a whiteboard.

The hardest 11+ questions om the English paper are the ones that require you to analyse.
This is new & difficult for our 11plussers especially if attending primary school as this focus comes a little later.
You can build this skill at home but start early as this is brain training - writer's craft - authorial intent

11+ workbooks for super selectives like St.Paul's

11+ Spellling tips double consonant rule 1

vowel + 1 consonant ending = double consonant before suffix.

Hop - short 'o' vowel sound - p one consonant at the end = double the consonant before adding suffix = hopping

11+ essentials . Be prepared . Organisation matters.

Advanced reading age starts with build words with meaning & thinking about use.
Define - give antonyms - synonmys - look at syntax - how it is used in a sentence - punctuated etc to infer & think deeply

Strong readers have strong cognitive skills around language use.

11+ Mock exam tips
Wellness matters. Affirmations work. Arrive early. Check clock . Highlight imperative verbs - instructions. Don't leave any blanks

11+ speed is trainable .
These 10 steps develop , fluency , efficiency & accuracy under timed conditions

Creative writing examiners are looking for control , clarity & cohesion .
Planning is key . Highlight key words in the instruction & jot down techniques necessary for that genre. Check layout , check tone.
Dont turn description into stories. Don't turn articles into description. Don't overuse ambutious vocabulary - that does not give you more marks.
Be deliberate with word choice - build mood 1st & all else later

Teach your child to infer with these questions
1. How does the character feel? Which words or description shows you that?
2. What is the mood of the setting. Which description best shows. What is the name of the technique the writer uses
3. What does the way the character speaks or behave tell you about their personality?
4. How does this 1-3 make you feel ?