Comprehensive Guide for AQA GCSE English Language Exam Preparation
Explore key strategies and tips for tackling each section of the AQA GCSE English Language paper, covering essential skills like analyzing texts, understanding writer's intentions, evaluating structures, and more. Get insights on effective teaching methodologies and assessment techniques for learners in Essex.
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AQA GCSE English Language Overview of challenges and success with the new specification. Paper 1 focus Jo.loss@essex.gov.uk
ACL overview: GCSE English delivered in 9 centres across Essex to approximately 250 learners aged over 19. 16/17 2.5hrs a week for 32 weeks 17/18 3hours for 30 weeks Fast Track GCSE Jan start for June exam 5hrs a week for 18 weeks
Getting Started All learners are assessed using BKSB: FS must achieve L1/L2 GCSE DA must achieve 45% Writing use AQA style questions must have basic SPaG in place. If not, offer either FS or Prepare for GCSE (online course) and re-assess
Planning Scheme of work planned as a team Paper 1 term one mock week 10 Paper 2 term two mock week 11 Revision term three Peer observations within the team Moderation of mocks
Paper 1 Question 1 Top tips write in full sentences examiners report says: No requirement for students to write in sentences but those who did tended to produce more relevant and credit worthy answers
Paper 1 Question 2 It is better to zoom in on key words to find the writer s intention then to list sophisticated language features. The carriage swayed like a drunk man. Zoom in on the word drunk what does this mean the writer wants us to think?
Paper 1 Question 3 Structure what is the structure? Why is the text structured like that? Picture prompts to help build an order/ structure Film clips and text look at from a director s point of view
Paper 1 Question 4 Evaluate the text - Thunks starters for sessions to evaluate Openings of stories what do you like? Why?
Paper 1 Question 5 Jurassic park -/ Edgar Poe Roll the dice/ Pick and Mix 200 word starters Music videos/ song lyrics
A few of my favourite things http://www.padlet.com/jo_loss/GCSEresources
