1. Writing your subject paragraphs

2. Connector Paul wants to read German at university
Connector Paul wants to read German at university. He currently studies A Levels in Art, English Literature and German. In which order should his subject statements go?
Connector

3. 1st paragraph = German. Taking German and therefore lots to add in and show passion.
2nd paragraph = English. This is good subject to back up developing and passion for a language.
3rd paragraph = Art. An extra subject which can focus on skills.
Top three paragraphs

4. Information: A subject paragraph
Your subject paragraphs should demonstrate academic achievement and passion for your subject. Planning for each subject paragraph is important.
Information: A subject paragraph

5. 1st draft: Would this impress you as a subject paragraph?
My study of the Dorset Coast was good. I collected some data and produced an essay on the sea wall and groynes at Swanage. The essay got me a good mark.
1st draft: Would this impress you as a subject paragraph?

6. My research project at the Dorset Coast developed my ability to research. I collected and analysed data to create an essay assessing the impact of the sea wall and groynes on Swanage. The essay gained me a grade A and inspired me to independently examine a similar scheme at Holderness.
2nd draft: Discussion: Getting better, but how would you improve it further?

7. For your lead subject complete the following:
Through planning: Complete this for your main subject – especially if you are continuing the subject at university.
Topics I have studied. Highlight those which you particularly enjoyed.
My achievements in this topic.
The evidence for this achievement
e.g. a high grade in an essay or research project.
a book or journal you read away from the classroom.
an event you attended.
For your lead subject complete the following:

8. Spice up your subject statement by using action words
Spice up your subject statement by using action words. In pairs, on a post it, write down as many action words as you can think of.
Action words in the SSD

9. Phrases. SSD I did an essay I collected data I read I watched
I used the data
I worked with
I completed
I helped
Phrases. SSD

10. A few action words in the SSD
Achieved
Analysed
Arranged
Coordinated
Directed
Devised
Designed
Ensured
Exceeded
Expanded
Improved
Increased
Launched
Modernised
Negotiated
Organised
Re-designed
Researched
Resolved
Secured
Stimulated
Supervised
Taught
Wrote
A few action words in the SSD

11. Write your first subject paragraph
Write your first subject paragraph. Use the information from your table to help.
Ensure that you demonstrate a passion for the subject and academic achievement. Use university websites and UCAS entry profiles to find out what your universities want!
Where possible link the achievement to the topics you are likely to be studying in your degree.
Use action words!
Task.

12. Finally Swap subject paragraphs. Highlight the following:
Topics studied
Achievements made
Evidence of the achievement
Action words.
How would you improve it?
Finally

13. How can you link your “other” subjects to the subject you are planning to study at university?
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