Independent critical study / coursework
Produce an extended critical essay on independently chosen texts demonstrating personal literary engagement
What you'll learn
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Imagine you're a detective investigating a novel. You pick ONE clue (a theme, character, or technique) and follow it everywhere — that's your independent study! 🔍
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What is the FIRST step of an independent critical study?
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How to turn a book into a question for your study 📖
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Drag these ideas into order: from big theme → focused question.
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Which of these is a GOOD focused question for a study on '1984'?
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Build your own essay plan: drag the parts into the right order (introduction → evidence → conclusion).
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What should you do AFTER you've written your first draft?
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