Exam Information

If you need more information about which exam will feature what, remember to click on the tabs/pages above!

There are several pages that will provide you with crucial information.

Command Words: Check this out for a list of what kind of command words will appear in the exam and what they mean.
GCSE English Language: See what will come up in this paper, with a Past Paper, Questions and Mark Scheme.
GCSE English Literature: See what will come up in this paper, with a Past Paper, Questions and Mark Scheme.
How to Revise: Click here for a summary of what and how to revise!
Important Dates: In this page you will find all your exam dates.
Past Papers/Practice Questions: Here you will be able to download past papers and look at model answers.
Useful Websites: Here you will be able to click on websites that are relevant and helpful!

Click below to view a live stream POETRY REVISION SESSION tonight at 7pm to help you get ready for your English Literature Paper 2 on Friday!

https://www.youtube.com/user/lindsayjskinner/videos

Year 11 LIVE STREAM Revision

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Quizzes and Self Testing!

Use BBC Bitesize to help self test and quiz yourself.

Remember you have studied, Jekyll and Hyde, Macbeth and Lord of the Flies

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/

And here is the link for the Power and Conflict Poetry cluster you must know!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/poetryconflict/

And for GCSE English Language click here https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/examspecs/zcbchv4

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English Language, English Literature, Jekyll and Hyde, Macbeth, Poetry, Revision, Unseen Poetry

Practice, Practice, Practice!

Posted on May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by RHA

Timed practice is vital in order to help you succeed. Use the Question Papers below, then check your answers with the Mark Schemes. Use the Question Sheets to answer!

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English Language, English Literature, Jekyll and Hyde, Macbeth, Poetry, Revision, Unseen Poetry

Knowledge Organisers

Posted on May 8, 2017May 8, 2017 by RHA

Click below to download all the relevant Knowledge Organisers needed for your exam preparation.

Ensure you understand all the information, if not contact your teacher to go through it, in more detail.

Poetry, Unseen Poetry

Unseen Poetry

Posted on May 8, 2017 by RHA

UNSEEN POETRY:

Key Questions: (Editted from- Ref.)

Think about the Poet? Male or Female?

What does the title of the poem tell you?

Who is speaking?

Who is being addressed?

Who/what is it about? Literally?

Who/what is it about? More of a deeper meaning?

What do you think of the person or people it is about?

What do you think the poet feels about them?

Where is it taking place?

When is it taking place?

What is the historical context?

What happens in the poem?

What does it look like on the page?

How is it arranged? Why do you think it’s arranged this way?

How is it organised?

Does it rhyme? Can you identify a pattern?

What difference does the rhyme or lack of rhyme make?

Is there a regular rhythm or beat? Can you identify it?

What difference do the rhyme and rhythm make to the mood of the poem?

What would you say the mood is?

Is there anything interesting about the language the poet uses? Why do they use it?

Does the poet use particular literary techniques, such as alliteration, repetition or onomatopoeia? If so, what effect do they have?

Is there any interesting imagery, e.g. similes and metaphors? What is the effect?

What does the choice of imagery tell you about the poets feelings?

What is the poem really about?

What is the poet’s attitude to his/her subject?

Has the poet made his/her point successfully?

What do you think about the subject?

Does the poem remind you in any way of any other poems you have read?

Remember when picking out a language feature you must write about the feeling/effect it creates.

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Literary devices by Mrs. Hallahan.

Use the above PowerPoint slide to remind yourselves of different literary devices.

Whilst working through the PowerPoint complete this worksheet below…

Common Problems with question 2- explained by an AQA examiner:

Q2 – LANGUAGE -problems/patterns:
– pupils not engaging with meaning.

– this must be first step. What is text about? forgotten in favour of feature spotting
– incorrect terminology being used
– no clear method of how to respond
– failure to explain effect on reader/ effect of technique
– failure to explain writer’s intention
– lack of evidence to prove/support
– lack of range of response and evidence

Thank you Mrs. Hallahan for your help!

English Language Paper- Question 2- Feedback

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English Language

English Language Paper- Question 3- Structure

Posted on May 8, 2017 by RHA

This week in lessons we have been looking at how to answer question 3 effectively.

Remember that Q3 is a question that asks…

So remember…

So a model answer should read like…

Remember the Mark Scheme/bands: Paper 1: Question 3 – Structure Analysis

Band 4: ‘perceptive, detailed’ (7 – 8 marks)

Analyses the effect of writer’s choice of structural features.
Uses judicious range of textual detail
Makes accurate and sophisticated use of subject terminology

Band 3: ‘clear, relevant’ (5-6 marks)

Explains clearly the effect of writer’s choice of structural features
Selects a range of textual detail
Makes clear and accurate use of subject terminology, mainly appropriately

Band 2: ‘some, attempts’ (3-4 marks)

Attempts to comment on the effect of structural features
Selects some appropriate textual detail
Makes some use of subject terminology, not always appropriately

Band 1: ‘limited’ (1-2 marks)

Offers simple comment on effect of structural features
Selects simple references or textual detail
Makes simple use of subject terminology, not always accurately

0 marks

nothing worthy of credit

Download your Revision PostCards Q2 and Q3 By Vicky Smith @LearningCurve_!

Watch this useful summary by Mr Bruff!

Structure – By Mrs Hallahan

Text used for the above PowerPoint:

Thank you to Ms. McCabe and Ms. Hallahan for your help again!

Poetry

Poetry Examination Questions

Posted on May 8, 2017 by RHA

When answering the poetry question- English Literature- Poetry Cluster- Power and Conflict.

You will see that 12 marks are available for comparison, 12 marks for language, structure and form and 6 marks for context.

AO1

Read, understand and respond to text, use quotations;

AO2

analyse structure, language and form.

AO3

Context.

Lots of you seem to forget to delve into enough detail about context. BUT remember that is only worth 6 marks!
You must ensure you talk about the link to the poem and how it compares/contrasts with your choice of other poem.

Click here to see some wonderful posters that includes key quotes from the 15 poems in the Power and Conflict series.

Also, here for some more!

Check out this Youtube channel that explores the links with other poems.

And see below for some of the more difficult words organised by poems!

Download this comparison grid too! Click here –> Conflict Poetry Contextual Links Grid (2)!

Thank you to all the kind English teachers who have shared these resources.

What would you grade this?

Jekyll and Hyde

Jekyll and Hyde revision resources

Posted on May 8, 2017May 24, 2017 by RHA

Have you used www.sparknotes.com to get a summary of the key texts that you have been studying in lessons and will be recapping over the next few weeks?

Also, have you thought about summarising the key ideas in the text like the below Knowledge Organiser by Mr Theobold an English Teacher who has shared this online. Remember to ask your English Teacher if you need further clarification in any of the contextual and thematic ideas. You can also come along to revision/recap sessions every Tuesday!