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GCSE English Language

GCSE English Language. Guide for parents. What the exam involves Where you can find information to help your child achieve their potential. Revision sessions we are running Any questions. The English Language Exam is on:. 5 th November 2013. Structure of the paper:.

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GCSE English Language

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  1. GCSE English Language Guide for parents

  2. What the exam involves • Where you can find information to help your child achieve their potential. • Revision sessions we are running • Any questions

  3. The English Language Exam is on: 5th November 2013

  4. Structure of the paper: • Questions 1 to 4 tests reading skills = 1¼ hours, 40 marks • Questions 5 and 6 tests writing skills = 1 hour, 40 marks Students must answer all the questions • It is split into higher and foundation.

  5. Reading skills What they are assessed on: AO3 Studying written language • Read and understand texts, selecting material appropriate to purpose, collating from different sources and making comparisons and cross references as appropriate. • Develop and sustain interpretations of writers’ ideas and perspectives. • Explain and evaluate how writers use linguistic, grammatical, structural and presentational features to achieve effects and engage and interest the reader. 

  6. Question one – 8 marks Students will need to read a source (of non- fiction or media) and have to answer a question that requires comprehension and inference: ‘What do you learn from the article about where she has been and what she has been doing?’

  7. Question two – 8 marks Here they need to consider presentation features of another source and link it to the writing: ‘Explain how the headline, Sub-headline and picture are effective and how they link with the text.’

  8. Question three – 8 marks For this question the students read an extract from a non-fiction book and explain an aspect of the writing style: ‘Explain which parts of the source you find tense and exciting.’

  9. Question four – 16 marks This question is worth the most and tests the harder skill ofcomparison. It asks the candidate to compare two sources, one which they will select: ‘Refer to source 3 and either source 1 or source 2. Compare the different ways in which language is used for effect in the two texts. Give some examples and analyse what the effects are.’

  10. Writing skills What they are assessed on: AO4 Writing • Write to communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, using and adapting forms and selecting vocabulary appropriate to task and purpose in ways that engage the reader. • Organise information and ideas into structured and sequenced sentences, paragraphs and whole texts, using a variety of linguistic and structural features to support cohesion and overall coherence. • Use a range of sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate punctuation and spelling.

  11. Question five – 16 marks This is a writing task and will ask the students to write for a specific form, audience and purpose. The topic will share a theme from the reading section: ‘Write a brief article for a website of your choice telling your readers about an interesting or unusual journey or travel experience you have had. Explain why it was memorable.’

  12. Question six – 24 marks This is another writing task, that will also ask for a specific form, audience and purposebut the examiners will expect a lengthier, more formedresponse: ‘Your school or college is inviting entries for a writing competition. This topic is ‘Dangerous sports activities and pastimes are selfish, often put others are risk and should be discouraged.’ Write your entry arguing for or against this view.’

  13. Top Tips • Be confident in the structure of the paper • Revise key analytical terminology • Revise writing style techniques • Read newspapers and non-fiction books • Complete some past papers • Be detailed and accurate in your writing • Keep to time

  14. Last chance for Speaking and Listening!

  15. Where to find resources Classroom teacher – past papers, specific advice on what to focus on and feedback LRC – revision guides to purchase JCC VLE – for extra homework tasks www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english/– for general revision www.aqa.org.uk – the exam board’s website with resources and specific advice for students and parents.

  16. Revision and support sessions • 10th October – a master class for gifted and talented students 3.15 – 4.15 • 11th October – a full mock in exam conditions • Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November – a week of focused lunchtime revision sessions on the different questions • 2nd November – a Saturday school for D/C borderline students.

  17. Any questions? e-mail - hhurdley@jcc.leics.sch.uk

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