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What Kind of Writing Do You Learn in High School?

In the UK, the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) encompasses a diverse range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and sometimes even history or geography! As a result, you might find that after school, you’re not quite sure what you’re capable of writing about or what style you should learn. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered.

Broad Subject Areas

The GCSE gives you a taste of a range of subjects; not just one or two as in many other qualifications. This ranges from English literature to science, history, and even art. Naturally, this provides you with a wealth of material to draw on, regardless of which career you decide on. For example, if you want to be a doctor, you might start to see patients soon after graduating and want to provide the best possible care. However, if you decide on being an English teacher, you’ll have a wealth of material to draw from, whether you enjoy teaching or want to be a career in writing or editing.

Writing For Multiple Purposes

More than anything else, the GCSE makes you appreciate the ‘multitask skills’ that your teachers have been encouraging you to develop. It is, after all, common for pupils to find that they are better at some things than others. However, being able to switch effortlessly between tasks is a real asset in today’s world. Having the ability to tackle a range of assignments allows you to develop specific skills that you can then put to good use. Naturally, this also benefits your career prospects. By demonstrating that you can cope well with a range of tasks, you make yourself more attractive to potential employers. After all, no one wants to employ someone who is not flexible enough to be able to do more than one thing at a time.

Style And Tone

It is important to note at this point that although the above points may help you to decide what is suitable for your needs, it does not mean that you have to learn in a specific way or that everything has been decided for you. You may find that although English is not your strongest subject, you identify more with literature than you do with science. Similarly, if you are really into history, you may decide to pursue that as a subject rather than try to find your niche in writing or English. Your teachers and mentors will certainly be able to help you with this decision-making process and put your talents to good use. Whatever you decide, just make sure that you enjoy what you learn and find the learning process both challenging and rewarding. This will help you to make the right decision and find the motivation to succeed.