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

Materials for Assessment

Files you will need for the exam:

• Edexcel GCSE English Language Edusites Practice Paper One

• Edexcel Paper 1 Source 1
• Edexcel Paper 1 Source 2
• Edexcel Paper 1 Source 3

Files you will need to mark the exam papers:

• Edexcel GCSE English Language Edusites Practice Paper One Mark Scheme

To compliment these assessments we also have:

Live Scripts

Many thanks to all schools who took part in our second mock exam project and thanks again to all the schools who put themselves forward. We were overwhelmed with the positive...

Vendetta

Skills for Fiction Language GCSE

• This unit is one of four 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 4 is appropriate for mid to long term cover.

In class

• Each lesson has activities planned
• If you need homework, then testing on the vocabulary list given as an...

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 Day of Christmas my true love gave to me

• An Animal Farm...

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Edexcel English Language Unseen Fiction Reading | Travel and Journeys Part 2

For Paper One

Fiction and Imaginative Writing

Introduction

From the Edexcel specification

‘Students should read selections from a range of high-quality, challenging prose fiction, in preparation for responding to an unseen 19th-century prose fiction extract in the examination. They should be...

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• Edexcel English Language Unseen Fiction Reading | Around the World Part 2

For Paper One

Fiction and Imaginative Writing

Introduction

From the Edexcel specification

‘Students should read selections from a range of high-quality, challenging prose fiction, in preparation for responding to an unseen 19th-century prose fiction extract in the examination. They should be...

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• Edexcel English Language Unseen Fiction Reading | Around the World Part 1

6

In this extract from A Journey by Edith Wharton

In this extract the woman in the story is travelling by train through the night with her desperately ill husband.

Suddenly she thought she heard him call. She parted the curtains and listened. No, it was only a man snoring at the other end of the...

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• Edexcel English Language Unseen Fiction Reading | Travel and Journeys Part 1

COPYRIGHT
The articles in this Anthology are taken from the nineteenth century and are either copyright free or free for commercial use or are used as part of an Open License for educational purposes through Gutenberg.

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Power and Conflict
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Time and Place
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Youth and Age
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Glossary

Introduction

Unseen...

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• Edexcel English Language Non Fiction Reading Anthology | War and Espionage
• Edexcel English Language Non Fiction Reading Anthology | Health
• Edexcel English Language Non Fiction Reading Anthology | Childhood
• Edexcel English Language Non...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Assessment Pack

How the Component is Assessed

Component 1: Studying Shakespeare and Post 1914 Literature

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and responding to:

• one Shakespeare play
• one studied modern prose or drama text

This is a closed book...

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• Edexcel English Language Non Fiction Reading Anthology | War and Espionage
• Edexcel English Language Non Fiction Reading Anthology | Health
• Edexcel English Language Non Fiction Reading Anthology | Childhood
• Edexcel English Language Non...

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• Edexcel English Language Unseen Fiction Reading | Place and Time Part 1

8

This extract is from Anne Brontë’s Agnes Grey

This extract describes Anne’s daily routine as a governess.

I rose next morning with a feeling of hopeful exhilaration, in spite of the disappointments already experienced; but I found the dressing of Mary Ann was no light matter, as her...

For Paper One

Fiction and Imaginative Writing

Introduction

From the Edexcel specification

‘Students should read selections from a range of high-quality, challenging prose fiction, in preparation for responding to an unseen 19th-century prose fiction extract in the examination. They should be able to read substantial pieces of writing (extended texts) that make significant demands on them in terms of content, structure and the quality of language. Throughout the qualification, students should develop the skills of inference, analysis and...

For Paper One

Fiction and Imaginative Writing

Introduction

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• Edexcel English Language Unseen Fiction Reading | Place and Time Part 2

From the Edexcel specification

‘Students should read selections from a range of high-quality, challenging prose fiction, in preparation for responding to an unseen 19th-century prose fiction extract in the examination. They should be able...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 2: 19th-century Novel & Poetry since 1789 Assessment Pack

Associated Resources

• Edexcel GCSE Poetry Anthology Sample Question Lesson 5.docx

Qualification Aims and Objectives

The aims and objectives of the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/ Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in English Literature are to enable students to:

• Read a wide range of classic literature fluently and with good understanding, and make connections across their reading;
• read in depth, critically and evaluatively, so that they are able...

Spoken Language Endorsement for GCSE English Language

The four English awarding bodies have developed the new criteria for Spoken Language assessment in the new GCSE English Language (9-1) qualifications. This will be a separately endorsed component, for which candidates will be graded Distinction, Pass, or Merit. Candidates who do not achieve a Pass grade, or those who do not take the component, will be given non-classified.

The Guidance Document for centres is copied below, including the assessment criteria and moderation procedures.

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 2: 19th-century Novel & Poetry since 1789 Assessment Pack

Associated Resources

• Worksheet 1.docx
• Worksheet 1 Level 1-3.docx
• Worksheet 2.docx
• Worksheet 3.docx
• Worksheet 4.docx
• Worksheet 5.docx
• Teacher’s Copy Worksheet 5.docx
• Success in the Unseen Poetry Section.pptx

Unseen Poetry - Section B Part 2

• This scheme of work focuses upon the unseen poetry section of the paper.
• It is worth a total of 20 marks, with the whole paper being awarded up to 80 marks.
• This section is worth 12.5% of...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Assessment Pack

Associated Resources

• Blood Brothers Workbook 2015.docx

Aims and Learning Outcomes

Courses based on this specification should encourage students to develop knowledge and skills in reading, writing and critical thinking. Through literature, students have a chance to develop culturally and acquire knowledge of the best that has been thought and written.

Studying GCSE English Literature should encourage students to read widely for...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Assessment Pack

How the Component is Assessed

Component 1: Studying Shakespeare and Post 1914 Literature

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and responding to:

• one Shakespeare play
• one studied modern prose or drama text

This is a closed book examination. The texts will not be allowed in the examination with the student.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

Courses based on this...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 2: 19th-century Novel & Poetry since 1789 Assessment Pack

Associated Resources

• How to Deconstruct a Poem.pdf
• Special Feature Card.docx

How is this unit assessed?

• A 2 hour 15 minute written examination.
• It counts for 50% of the GCSE English Literature qualification.

Overview of the Unit Content

This unit asks students to study a 19th century novel and a poetry collection from the Pearson anthology. 

The Aims of the Unit

This unit is designed to assess, and provide students with...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 2: 19th-century Novel & Poetry since 1789 Assessment Pack

How the Component is Assessed

Component 2: 19th-century Novel and Poetry since 1789

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE.

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and Responding to:

• One novel from the 19th-century
• One section of poetry from the...

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3. Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 2: 19th-century Novel & Poetry since 1789 Assessment Pack

Associated Resources

• Jane and Rochester The First Meeting.docx
• Love Rivals.docx

How the Component is Assessed

Component 2: 19th-century Novel and Poetry since 1789

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE.

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and Responding to:

• One...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 2: 19th-century Novel & Poetry since 1789 Assessment Pack

How the Component is Assessed

Component 2: 19th-century Novel and Poetry since 1789

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE.

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and Responding to:

• One novel from the 19th-century
• One section of poetry from the Edexcel anthology

This is a closed book examination. The texts will not be allowed in the examination with the student.

• One essay question exploring...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 2: 19th-century Novel & Poetry since 1789 Assessment Pack

How the Component is Assessed

Component 2: 19th-century Novel and Poetry since 1789

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE.

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and Responding to:

• One novel from the 19th-century
• One section of poetry from the Edexcel anthology

This is a closed book examination. The texts will not be allowed in the examination with the student.

• One essay question exploring...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 2: 19th-century Novel & Poetry since 1789 Assessment Pack

Associated Resources

• Comparative 19th Century to Modern Times Table.docx
• Frankenstein Nature and Knowledge Extracts.docx

How the Component is Assessed

Component 2: 19th-century Novel and Poetry since 1789

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE.

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and Responding to:

• One novel from the 19th-century
• One section of poetry from the Edexcel anthology

Exam...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Assessment Pack

Associated Resources

• The Tempest Character List.docx
• The Tempest Symbolism Chart.docx

How the Component is Assessed

Component 1: Studying Shakespeare and Post 1914 Literature

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and responding to:

• one Shakespeare play
• one studied modern prose or drama text

This is a closed book examination. The texts will not be allowed...

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Associated Resources

• Much Ado Assessment for Learning Sheet.docx
• Edusites Much Ado About Nothing Activities Pack.docx

How the Component is Assessed

Component 1: Studying Shakespeare and Post 1914 Literature

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Assessment Pack

How the Component is Assessed

Component 1: Studying Shakespeare and Post 1914 Literature

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and responding to:

• one Shakespeare play
• one studied modern prose or drama text

This is a closed book examination. The texts will not be allowed in the examination with the student.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

Courses based on this...

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Associated Resources

• Lord of the Flies Table 1.docx
• What would you do if.docx

How the Component is Assessed

Component 1: Studying Shakespeare and Post 1914 Literature

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and responding to:

• one...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Assessment Pack

How the Component is Assessed

Component 1: Studying Shakespeare and Post 1914 Literature

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and responding to:

• one Shakespeare play
• one studied modern prose or drama text

This is a...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Assessment Pack

How the Component is Assessed

Component 1: Studying Shakespeare and Post 1914 Literature

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and responding to:

• one Shakespeare play
• one studied modern prose or drama text

This is a closed book examination. The texts will not be allowed in the examination with the student.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

Courses based on this...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 2: 19th-century Novel & Poetry since 1789 Assessment Pack

How the Component is Assessed

Component 2: 19th-century Novel and Poetry since 1789

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE.

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and Responding to:

• One novel from the 19th-century
• One section of poetry from the Edexcel anthology

This is a closed book examination. The texts will not be allowed in the examination with the student.

• One essay question exploring...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Assessment Pack

Associated Resources

• An Inspector Calls Comparative Table 1912 & 1945.doc

How the Component is Assessed

Component 1: Studying Shakespeare and Post 1914 Literature

Assessment Overview - 50% of total GCSE

• 80 marks
• 1 hour 45 minutes written paper

Content Overview - Reading and responding to:

• one Shakespeare play
• one studied modern prose or drama text

This is a closed book examination. The texts will not be allowed in the...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Language Component 2: Non Fiction and Transactional Writing Assessment Pack

Assessment Objectives

Reading

AO1: Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas. Select and synthesise evidence from different texts.
AO2: Explain, comment upon and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support their views.
AO3: Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed, across two or...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Language Component 1: Fiction and Imaginative Writing Assessment Pack

Assessment Objectives

Reading

AO1: Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas. Select and synthesise evidence from different texts.

AO2: Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support their views.

AO4: Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textual references.

Writing

AO5:...

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• OCR Approaches to Component 01 Section A: Comparison

Exam boards: AQA, Edexcel and OCR

AQA

Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry

• Written exam: 2 hours and 15...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Power and Conflict
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Time and Place
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Youth and Age
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Glossary

Glossary of Terms for...

Contents of Poems

Love and Relationships

A. First Love-John Clare
B. Genetics- Sinead Morrissey
C. The Gift- Chrissy Banks
D. The Armada- Brian Patten
E. ‘You Idiot!...- Basil Bunting
F. I am Very Bothered- Simon Armitage

Conflict and Power

A. An Irish Airman Foresees His Death- W.B. Yeats
B.  Hiroshima Child- Nazim Hikmet
C.  If We Must Die- Claude McKay
D. Five Ways To Kill a Man- Edwin Brock
E.  Who’s For The Game?- Jessie Pope
F.  The Battle- Louis Simpson

Youth and Age

A. My Number- Billy Collins
B. The Explosion- Philip Larkin...[ read full article ] »

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Power and Conflict
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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Youth and Age
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Glossary

The Natural World

A

In...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Power and Conflict
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Time and Place
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Youth and Age
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Glossary

Time and Place

A

This...

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• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Natural World
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Power and Conflict
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Time and Place
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Youth and Age
• Edexcel GCSE English Literature Unseen Poetry | Glossary

Love and Relationships