Richard Gent | Sunday July 07, 2024
Categories: KS3 & KS4 Catch Up, KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Language 2015, Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , AQA GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, AQA English Language , AQA English Literature, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, Edexcel English, Edexcel English Language, EDEXCEL iGCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE English Language, Cambridge iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE English, Cambridge iGCSE English Literature, 9-1 IGCSE
Learning Literary Devices Game New PDF Unlocks Deeper Meanings in Texts: Discover the hidden layers in your favourite books, poems, and plays. Understanding literary devices helps you see what’s really going on beneath the surface. Supercharges Your Writing: Want to make your essays and stories pop? Using literary devices can transform your writing, making it more engaging and powerful. Makes Reading More Fun: Spotting literary devices can turn reading into an adventure. You’ll…
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Richard Gent | Saturday January 13, 2024
Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , AQA GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, AQA English Literature, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, EDEXCEL iGCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE English Literature, Cambridge iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE English Literature, English Literature 0486, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel, OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, Drama, R. C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End
“Here is my journey’s end, here is my butt, And very sea- mark of my utmost sail.” Othello Synopsis and Overview: some of the big ideas in the play. On the evening of Monday March 18th, 1918, we meet the officers of a company of infantry (C company) as they take over a section of the line at St. Quentin in northern France for their regular six-day duty in the reserve line, that is immediately behind the front line, to which they would deploy in battle. We are given three…
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Richard Gent | Saturday February 20, 2021
Categories: KS3 & KS4 Catch Up, Analysing Fiction, KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Language 2015, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Language 2015, EDEXCEL iGCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE English Language, Cambridge iGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language CIE 0627, IGCSE English Language CIE 0990, IGCSE English Language Edexcel A, IGCSE English Language Edexcel B, OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Language 2015, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, WJEC Eduqas GCSE, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language 2015, GCSE 2021
Edusites Exercises in GCSE English Language Reading Skills Cycling 1 Cycling 2 AO2 Language and Structure Eulogies Subject Terminology Balloons Dramatic Moments The government produced the consultation on the assessment of GCSE and A Levels. At Edusites we have worked with our writers who include GCSE advisors and senior examiners. What are the key features of the consultation document? Expectations for measuring and developing skills We propose that teachers will be able to take into account…
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Emily Prentice | Sunday May 03, 2020
Categories: KS4, Cambridge iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE English Literature, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477
Assessment and Mark Schemes How to use At Edusites we think carefully about how teachers use our resources. These assessments have been written by experts and are designed to suit your needs both for this academic year and for future use. Taking the exams You have a choice of doing the whole paper as a mock or separating the questions for classroom use. We are aware that most schools teach one text and printing the whole paper is unnecessary. Because of this you are able to click on the exam…
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Emily Prentice | Sunday May 03, 2020
Categories: KS4, Cambridge iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE English Literature, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477
Assessment and Mark Schemes How to use At Edusites we think carefully about how teachers use our resources. These assessments have been written by experts and are designed to suit your needs both for this academic year and for future use. Taking the exams You have a choice of doing the whole paper as a mock or separating the questions for classroom use. We are aware that most schools teach one text and printing the whole paper is unnecessary. Because of this you are able to click on the exam…
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ghallahan | Friday February 21, 2020
Categories: KS3 & KS4 Catch Up, Analysing Fiction, KS3, Key Stage 3 English Analysing Fiction, KS4, AQA GCSE, EDEXCEL GCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE, OCR GCSE
Analysis Skills for English Fiction Language KS3 and GCSE This series of 5 short story units focus on the skills needed for the GCSE English Language Fiction Assessment Objectives All the lessons are delivered through Online Slides (Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer) Below you will find printable resources to be printed for each student and the lesson slide links These lessons are appropriate for mid to long term cover. In class Each lesson has activities planned You might also use for…
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Richard Gent | Tuesday February 04, 2020
Categories: KS4, Cambridge iGCSE, Introduction, Cambridge iGCSE English, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language CIE 0627, IGCSE English Language CIE 0990, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, Hot Entries, Writing, Comparing & Contrasting, Contextual Linking, Contextual Research, Informative Account
IGCSE Overview What are the differences between 0627 and 0990? Syllabus 0627 replaced syllabus 0522 for examination from 2017 onwards Paper 1 and Paper 2 are graded using a numerical grading scale of 9–1 Paper 1 0627 Reading Passages is 2 hours 10 minutes and is worth 50% of the total marks. There are three questions: Comprehension; Summary; Comprehension and Comparison. The three unseen passages for Paper 1 will be taken from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. In Syllabus 0990…
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ghallahan | Friday January 31, 2020
Categories: KS3, Key Stage 3 English Analysing Fiction, KS4, AQA GCSE, EDEXCEL GCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE, OCR GCSE, WJEC Eduqas GCSE, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language 2015, WJEC Eduqas Spoken Language
This Unit: Vendetta Skills for Fiction Language GCSE This is unit 1 of 5 focused on the skills needed for the GCSE English Language Fiction assessment objectives Vendetta contains 6 lessons delivered through Online Slides (Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer) Attached resources which will need to be printed for each student and used in each of the 6 lessons This unit which is 1 of 5 is appropriate for mid to long term cover. In class Each lesson has activities planned If you need homework,…
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Emily Prentice | Thursday January 30, 2020
Categories: KS3, Key Stage 3 English Analysing Fiction, KS4, AQA GCSE, EDEXCEL GCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE, OCR GCSE
This Unit: The Brazilian Cat Skills for Fiction Language GCSE This unit is number 2 of 5 focused on the skills needed for the GCSE English Language Fiction assessment objectives The Brazilian Cat contains 6 lessons delivered through Online Slides (Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer) Attached resources which will need to be printed for each student and used in each of the 6 lessons This unit 2 of 5 is appropriate for mid to long term cover. In class Each lesson has activities planned You might…
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Emily Prentice | Tuesday January 28, 2020
Categories: KS3, Key Stage 3 English Analysing Fiction, KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Language 2015, AQA Spoken Language, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Language 2015, Edexcel Spoken Language, EDEXCEL iGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE, OCR GCSE
This Unit: The Red Room Skills for Fiction Language GCSE This unit is number 3 of 5 focused on the skills needed for the GCSE English Language Fiction assessment objectives The Red Room contains 5 lessons delivered through Online Slides (Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer) Attached resources which will need to be printed for each student and used in each of the 6 lessons This unit 3 of 5 is appropriate for mid to long term cover. In class Each lesson has activities planned You might also use…
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Emily Prentice | Monday January 27, 2020
Categories: KS3, Key Stage 3 English Analysing Fiction, KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Language 2015, AQA Spoken Language, EDEXCEL GCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE, OCR GCSE
This Unit: Through the Tunnel Skills for Fiction Language GCSE This unit is number 4 of 5 focused on the skills needed for the GCSE English Language Fiction assessment objectives Through the Tunnel contains 7 lessons delivered through Online Slides (Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer) Attached resources which will need to be printed for each student and used in each of the 6 lessons This unit 4 of 5 is appropriate for mid to long term cover. In class Each lesson has activities planned You…
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Richard Gent | Friday January 17, 2020
Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, AQA GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, AQA English Literature, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, EDEXCEL iGCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE English Literature, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel, OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, OCR GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, OCR GCSE English Literature, Drama, R. C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End
Remember that you are being tested on your knowledge and understanding of the whole text from which you are expected to make relevant and judicious selections of detail to frame your answer. Mock Exam Question 1 New PDF Mock Exam Question 2 New PDF Question 1 Either (a) “Hero” A person admired for great or brave actions: one who shows fine qualities, one who shows great courage and or nobility of character One who is a role model or ideal to others An illustrious warrior. Remember…
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Richard Gent | Thursday January 16, 2020
Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, Edexcel GCSE Pre-2015 Resources, Edexcel English Literature, EDEXCEL iGCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE English Literature, Paper 1 Prose and Drama, Cambridge iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE English Literature, English Literature 0486, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel
Lesson Plan Two Starter Activity Look again at Act One Scene One. Read it through in groups of three: one person should read and consider each of Hardy and Osborne and the third the Stage Directions, which are crucial here in setting the scene. Do not proceed until you are very confident about the tone and register of all that is said and, especially, where the scene gets to. Main Activity We have already established that the scene tells us about three critical issues: the imminence of the…
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Richard Gent | Thursday January 16, 2020
Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, EDEXCEL iGCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE English Literature, Paper 1 Prose and Drama, Cambridge iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE English Literature, English Literature 0486, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel, Drama, R. C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End
Lesson Plan One Starter Activity Remind yourselves of the following exchanges between Raleigh and Stanhope at the end of Act Three Scene Two. Work in threes, reading each part and the stage directions. Comment and constructively criticise each other’s reading and interpretation. Before you go on you must be in agreement on exactly what each character means and exactly how they express themselves. Main Activity We are concerned here with the complexities of the dramatic diction in the…
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Chris Barcock | Friday October 18, 2019
Categories: KS4, Cambridge iGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language CIE 0990
Learner Guide Check and correct your writing to avoid errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. Find Practice Exam Paper Here Exam Paper New pdf Exam Paper InsertNew pdf Exam Paper mark SchemeNew pdf Paper 2 Advice Section A Directed Writing Writing Identify the purpose and form (text type) for the task as you read the question and keep these in mind as you plan and write your answer. Organise your ideas before writing and plan the structure of your response carefully so that is it helpful…
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Chris Barcock | Friday October 18, 2019
Categories: KS4, Cambridge iGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language CIE 0990
Paper 1 Advice Find Paper 1 Exam Papers Here Exam Paper New pdf Exam Paper InsertNew pdf Exam Paper mark SchemeNew pdf Read Text A carefully before you answer any of the questions. As you deal with each question, look back at the section of the text it is asking about to work out your answer. Make sure you use your own words where the question tells you to do so. Pay attention to the specific evidence the question is asking for, e.g. if the question asks for two examples make sure you give two.…
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Paul Merrell | Saturday June 29, 2019
Categories: KS4, Cambridge iGCSE, Cambridge iGCSE English, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language CIE 0990, Hot Entries
Example First Person Narrative. New pdf When Disaster Strikes Booklet 2014. New pdf Features of the Narrative Voice Grid. New pdf News Report and International. New pdf Three Non-Fiction Texts - Features of the Narrative Voice. New pdf Preparing Students for this Examination I would suggest that this question can be answered in several ways Firstly, the skills that your students will need to do well in Paper 2 are ones that you will, hopefully, be able to build throughout delivering the English…
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Richard Gent | Friday May 03, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language CIE 0990, Hot Entries
Click here for an examiner guide to moving from 0627 to 0990 2020 Assessment and Mark Schemes How to use At Edusites we think carefully about how teachers use our resources. These assessments have been written by experts and are designed to suit your needs both for this academic year and for future use. Taking the exams You have a choice of doing the whole paper as a mock or separating the questions for classroom use. We are aware that most schools teach one text and printing the whole…
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Richard Gent | Friday May 03, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language CIE 0627
Edusites resources for the Cambridge IGCSE 9-1 English Language 0627 are intended to compliment the CIE resources available from the CIE website. To help teach this specifications and for your students to make measurable progress Edusites has engaged some of the best writers and English experts to both write and moderate these materials ensuring that what we bring to you has a carefully constructed for your classroom practice. Below are links to the three main resources, please be aware that…
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Richard Gent | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477
Introduction This Anthology is for teachers of the new Pearson/Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Specification and in particular Paper 1 Section A – Unseen Poetry. Unseen Poetry Anthology Format of the Examination Paper One 20 mark question exploring the meaning and effects created in an unseen poem. Section A: Unseen Poetry Students will apply their knowledge of poetic form, content and meaning to compare poems. Students must: demonstrate understanding of how writers create literary…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel
Introduction This Anthology is for teachers of the new Pearson/Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Specification and in particular Paper 1 Section A – Unseen Poetry. Unseen Poetry Anthology Format of the Examination Paper One 20 mark question exploring the meaning and effects created in an unseen poem. Section A: Unseen Poetry Students will apply their knowledge of poetic form, content and meaning to compare poems. Students must: demonstrate understanding of how writers create literary…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477
Introduction This Anthology is for teachers of the new Pearson/Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Specification and in particular Paper 1 Section A – Unseen Poetry. Unseen Poetry Anthology Format of the Examination Paper One 20 mark question exploring the meaning and effects created in an unseen poem. Section A: Unseen Poetry Students will apply their knowledge of poetic form, content and meaning to compare poems. Students must: demonstrate understanding of how writers create literary…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel
Introduction This Anthology is for teachers of the new Pearson/Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Specification and in particular Paper 1 Section A – Unseen Poetry. Unseen Poetry Anthology Format of the Examination Paper One 20 mark question exploring the meaning and effects created in an unseen poem. Section A: Unseen Poetry Students will apply their knowledge of poetic form, content and meaning to compare poems. Students must: demonstrate understanding of how writers create literary…
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Emily Prentice | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel A, IGCSE English Language Edexcel B, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel, Overviews
Our English teaching support is used in two thirds of the Top 100 Schools and five of the Top Ten Progress 8 Schools. A not-for-profit by teachers for teachers Edusites is committed to supporting all teachers. Edusites membership empowers teachers to plan effectively, assess accurately and teach with confidence. Edusites Teacher Guide to Revision of IGCSE English Language and Literature Edusites Teacher’s Guide to IGCSE English Revision Revised for 2019 Click on the links below for…
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Richard Gent | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel
Unseen Poetry Anthology In preparing students to respond to unseen poetry texts, you should draw from as wide a range of poems as possible. This could include students’ choice of poems, reflecting their own interests and enthusiasms around themes that might interest them using such websites as Poem Finder. There is scope to explore different traditions, forms and genres, as well as different poetic styles and techniques. You might find it an efficient use of time to initially treat as…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel
Introduction This Anthology is for teachers of the new Pearson/Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Specification and in particular Paper 1 Section A – Unseen Poetry. Unseen Poetry Anthology Format of the Examination Paper One 20 mark question exploring the meaning and effects created in an unseen poem. Section A: Unseen Poetry Students will apply their knowledge of poetic form, content and meaning to compare poems. Students must: demonstrate understanding of how writers create literary…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel
Introduction This Anthology is for teachers of the new Pearson/Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Specification and in particular Paper 1 Section A – Unseen Poetry. Unseen Poetry Anthology Format of the Examination Paper One 20 mark question exploring the meaning and effects created in an unseen poem. Section A: Unseen Poetry Students will apply their knowledge of poetic form, content and meaning to compare poems. Students must: demonstrate understanding of how writers create literary…
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Richard Gent | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel
Glossary of Terms for Unseen Poetry These terms have been added for reference purposes and should be used carefully by teachers with their students. This glossary is by no means exhaustive and teachers may wish to add to it. Allegory A story for which there is a hidden second meaning beyond the autonomous narrative. Alliteration The repetition of sounds at the beginning of two or more words in close proximity. The term is usually applied to the repetition of consonants. Allusion A reference to…
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Richard Gent | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel B, Hot Entries
Edusites resources for the Edexcel IGCSE English Language B (9-1) are intended to compliment the Edexcel resources available from the Edexcel website. To help teach this specifications and for your students to make measurable progress Edusites has engaged some of the best writers and English experts to both write and moderate these materials ensuring that what we bring to you has a carefully constructed for your classroom practice. Below are links to the three main resources. These resources…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel B
Non Fiction Reading Anthology Paper 1: Section A- Reading – study and analyse selections from a range of texts Content Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging texts, in preparation for responding to unseen extracts in the examination. They should be able to read substantial pieces of writing, including whole and extended texts that make significant demands in terms of content, structure and the quality of the language. Throughout the qualification, students should…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel B
Non Fiction Reading Anthology Paper 1: Section A- Reading – study and analyse selections from a range of texts Content Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging texts, in preparation for responding to unseen extracts in the examination. They should be able to read substantial pieces of writing, including whole and extended texts that make significant demands in terms of content, structure and the quality of the language. Throughout the qualification, students should…
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Richard Gent | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel B
Non Fiction Reading Anthology Paper 1: Section A- Reading – study and analyse selections from a range of texts Content Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging texts, in preparation for responding to unseen extracts in the examination. They should be able to read substantial pieces of writing, including whole and extended texts that make significant demands in terms of content, structure and the quality of the language. Throughout the qualification, students should…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel B
Non Fiction Reading Anthology Paper 1: Section A- Reading – study and analyse selections from a range of texts Content Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging texts, in preparation for responding to unseen extracts in the examination. They should be able to read substantial pieces of writing, including whole and extended texts that make significant demands in terms of content, structure and the quality of the language. Throughout the qualification, students should…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel B
Non Fiction Reading Anthology Paper 1: Section A- Reading – study and analyse selections from a range of texts Content Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging texts, in preparation for responding to unseen extracts in the examination. They should be able to read substantial pieces of writing, including whole and extended texts that make significant demands in terms of content, structure and the quality of the language. Throughout the qualification, students should…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel B
Non Fiction Reading Anthology Paper 1: Section A- Reading – study and analyse selections from a range of texts Content Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging texts, in preparation for responding to unseen extracts in the examination. They should be able to read substantial pieces of writing, including whole and extended texts that make significant demands in terms of content, structure and the quality of the language. Throughout the qualification, students should…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel B
Non Fiction Reading Anthology Paper 1: Section A- Reading – study and analyse selections from a range of texts Content Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging texts, in preparation for responding to unseen extracts in the examination. They should be able to read substantial pieces of writing, including whole and extended texts that make significant demands in terms of content, structure and the quality of the language. Throughout the qualification, students should…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel A
This resource has been broken into two parts to make it easier for you to cut, paste and edit. Please click on the link below to find the other half of this resource. Edexcel IGCSE English Language A (9-1) | Experiencing Different Cultures Part 2 Non Fiction Reading Anthology For Paper One - Non Fiction and Transitional Writing- Section A Content Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging non-fiction texts, in preparation to respond to unseen non-fiction texts in the…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel A
Non-Fiction Reading Anthology For Paper One - Non Fiction and Transitional Writing - Section A Content Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging non-fiction texts, in preparation to respond to unseen non-fiction texts in the examination. They should be able to read substantial pieces of writing, including whole and extended texts that make significant demands in terms of content, structure and the quality of the language. Throughout the qualification, students should develop…
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Richard Gent | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel A
This resource has been broken into two parts to make it easier for you to cut, paste and edit. Please click on the link below to find the other half of this resource. Edexcel IGCSE English Language A (9-1) | Exploration and Adventure Part 2 Non Fiction Reading Anthology For Paper One - Non Fiction and Transitional Writing- Section A Content Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging non-fiction texts, in preparation to respond to unseen non-fiction texts in the examination.…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel A
This resource has been broken into two parts to make it easier for you to cut, paste and edit. Please click on the link below to find the other half of this resource. Edexcel IGCSE English Language A (9-1) | Experiencing Different Cultures Part 1 Non Fiction Reading Anthology For Paper One - Non Fiction and Transitional Writing- Section A Content Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging non-fiction texts, in preparation to respond to unseen non-fiction texts in the…
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Richard Gent | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel A, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel
Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging non-fiction texts, in preparation to respond to unseen non-fiction texts in the examination. They should be able to read substantial pieces of writing, including whole and extended texts that make significant demands in terms of content, structure and the quality of the language. Throughout the qualification, students should develop the skills of interpretation and analysis. Text types studied should include a range of non-fiction…
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pdodd | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel A
This resource has been broken into two parts to make it easier for you to cut, paste and edit. Please click on the link below to find the other half of this resource. Edexcel IGCSE English Language A (9-1) | Exploration and Adventure Part 1 Non Fiction Reading Anthology For Paper One - Non Fiction and Transitional Writing- Section A Content Students should read a variety of high-quality, challenging non-fiction texts, in preparation to respond to unseen non-fiction texts in the examination.…
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Richard Gent | Friday April 26, 2019
Categories: KS4, EDEXCEL iGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language Edexcel A, IGCSE English Language Edexcel B
Edusites resources for the Edexcel IGCSE English Language A (9-1) are intended to compliment the Edexcel resources available from the Edexcel website. To help teach this specifications and for your students to make measurable progress Edusites has engaged some of the best writers and English experts to both write and moderate these materials ensuring that what we bring to you has a carefully constructed for your classroom practice. Below are links to the three main resources, please be aware…
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Emily Prentice | Wednesday February 06, 2019
Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Assessment Pack, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Schemes, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Assessment Pack, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry Schemes, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature , Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Assessment Pack, Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Schemes, Component 2: 19th Century Novel and Poetry since 1789, Component 2: 19th Century Novel and Poetry since 1789 Schemes, Component 2: 19th-Century Novel & Poetry since 1789 Assessment Pack, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel, Drama, Macbeth, Prose, A Christmas Carol, Animal Farm
1. A Christmas Carol Online Slides New! A Christmas Carol Printable PDF SLICE booklet New! 2. Macbeth Online Slides New! Macbeth Printable PDF SLICE booklet New! 3. Animal Farm Online Slides New! Animal Farm Printable PDF SLICE booklet New! 4. AQA Love and Relationships Poetry Online Slides New! L&R Poetry Printable PDF SLICE booklet New! What are Slices and how do you use them? We asked Amy Forrester to share with you her 'slices' strategy. Back in 2015, when the first exams of the…
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Richard Gent | Thursday November 22, 2018
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel, Hot Entries, Poetry
Our teaching materials are used in two thirds of the top schools. Our resources empower teachers to plan effectively, assess accurately and teach with confidence. As a non-subscriber you will be able to see a preview of the resources. To access them in full click on Subscribe now. Edusites resources for the Edexcel IGCSE 9-1 English Literature are intended to compliment the Edexcel resources available from the Edexcel website. To help teach this specification, and for your students to make…
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Emily Prentice | Wednesday November 21, 2018
Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature , EDEXCEL iGCSE, EDEXCEL iGCSE English Literature, Paper 1 Prose and Drama, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, IGCSE English Literature Edexcel, OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 02: Exploring Poetry and Shakespeare, WJEC Eduqas GCSE, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language 2015, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 1: Shakespeare and Poetry, Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Plays, Shakespeare - Other Activities and Resources
For resources described in this introduction please see the end of this page Do You Know What You Don’t Know, And Know Why You Need To Know It? It’s a family dinner. We’re talking about the new CCTV cameras that have been installed by the bus stop. ‘Remember, Big Brother is watching,’ warns my dad. My little sister gives him a stare. ‘I didn’t know you watched Big Brother dad?’ she asks. My sister isn’t one for reading. She has watched Big…
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Emily Prentice | Wednesday September 26, 2018
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language CIE 0627, IGCSE English Language CIE 0990, 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, IGCSE English Literature CIE 0477, Overviews
Cambridge International Examinations Our English teaching support is used in two thirds of the Top 100 Schools and five of the Top Ten Progress 8 Schools. A not-for-profit by teachers for teachers Edusites is committed to supporting all teachers. Edusites membership empowers teachers to plan effectively, assess accurately and teach with confidence. Edusites Teacher Guide to Revision of IGCSE English Language and Literature Edusites Teacher’s Guide to IGCSE English Revision Revised for…
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Richard Gent | Friday May 04, 2018
Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Language 2015, Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing, Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel, Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry , EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Language 2015, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , 9-1 IGCSE English Literature, OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Language 2015, J351 Component 02: Exploring Effects and Impact, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, Component 02: Exploring Poetry and Shakespeare, WJEC Eduqas GCSE, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language 2015, Component 2: Non-Fiction Reading & Transactional/Persuasive Writing, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature 2015
Today’s Friday Takeaways are a range of instant use PDFs for GCSE texts, unseen poetry, vocabulary lists and how to improve writing skills. Intended to be used as ‘Aide Memoirs’ for Year 11 as they head for their GCSE exams. Many of our subscribers have laminated them and use them as mats in their classrooms.
AQA Love and Relationships Vocabulary list
Edexcel Time and Place Vocabulary List
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pdodd | Friday March 02, 2018
Categories: KS4, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , IGCSE English Language CIE 0627
For Centres in the UK For Paper One Reading Passages Introduction From the CIE English Language specification (0627): The skills covered in the syllabus are outlined below for the different areas of language developed. Reading Demonstrate understanding of extended texts, and of the words and phrases within them Synthesise, develop, analyse and critically evaluate facts, ideas and opinions Extract appropriate information for specific purposes Summarise and use material for a specific audience…
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pdodd | Wednesday January 03, 2018
Categories: KS4, AQA GCSE, AQA GCSE English Language 2015, AQA GCSE English Literature 2015, EDEXCEL GCSE, Edexcel GCSE English Language 2015, Edexcel GCSE English Literature 2015, 9-1 IGCSE, 9-1 IGCSE English Language , OCR GCSE, OCR GCSE English Language 2015, OCR GCSE English Literature 2015, WJEC Eduqas GCSE, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Language 2015, WJEC Eduqas GCSE English Literature 2015
Our Twelve days of Christmas takeaways are Knowledge Organisers for GCSE texts, unseen poetry and how to improve writing skills. These Knowledge Organisers are intended to be used as ‘Aide Memoirs’ for Year 11 as they head for their GCSEs or equally they could be used when introducing a topic. Many of our subscribers have laminated them and use them as mats in their classrooms. On the first Day of Christmas my true love gave to me A Christmas Carol Knowledge Organiser On the second…
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