How can I help The story so far 1Controlled Assessment 40 2The Exam Mock 3 rd February 2016 9am Second Mock March Walking Talking Mock Real exam 7th June 2016 60 1 paper2hrs 15 ID: 588477
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GCSE English
How can I help?Slide2
The story so far…..
1.Controlled Assessment
40%
2.The Exam
Mock: 3rd February 2016 (9am)Second Mock – MarchWalking Talking MockReal exam: 7th June 2016 60% ( 1 paper:2hrs 15 mins both Foundation & Higher) Slide3
What is the exam like?
Section A : Reading Comprehension
4 questions based on three texts - newspapers/magazines/
information leaflets/autobiographies
Section B : Writing
2 questions - letters/speeches/articles/scripts/blogsSlide4
The Method!Slide5
Deborah Orr; Hadley Freeman; Charlie
Brooker
; John Harris;
Barbara Ellen.Slide6
Read and talk about interesting items in newspapers,
magazines, articles from the internet....
Watch a film or TV show together and talk about it.
What do you think
about. ..?
What do you feel about ...?
Get them Talking!Slide7
English Literature
Detailed knowledge of the set texts a must!Slide8
And finally......
Buy a revision guide and encourage your son/daughter to work through it. Encourage your son/daughter to use the recommended revision websites.
Challenge your son/daughter to use correct English, develop their vocabulary and spell accurately – these things count!
Ask your son or daughter how to answer each question of the exam paper – do they know “the method”?Look up a sample examination paper and mark scheme on line - ask your son or daughter to teach you the exam paper!Buy a set of highlighters.Slide9
Useful websiteswww.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english/
www.englishbiz.co.ukPast papers for referencehttp
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www.aqa.org.uk/exams-administration/exams-guidance/find-past-papers-and-mark-schemes
Literature Revision Websiteswww.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/www.sparknotes.com
www.englishbiz.co.uk/Slide10
Some useful You Tube channels are:
Mr
Bruff
– clip on how to answer each question
WCS EnglishCherwell Online ResourcesFree E School
Cheney TakeawaySlide11
Any Questions?
Need more help?
Please contact your child’s English teacher, Miss Harvey or myself if you have any further questions or concerns.