GCSE Lit - Paper 1 examiner's tips
Some things I picked up marking Paper 1Hopefully in pupil speak - but please feel free to edit/adapt/ask for clarification} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Paper 1
Exam/Board: AQA
AQA Language Paper 1 Question 2 Level 3 Sample Answer
This is a sample answer from a learner who attempted the language question for the first time this year.I graded it as a Level 3 answer based on the first point that was made in detail. The other points were valid but not as detailed in the explanation of effects.I have colour coded the answer to sh...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
Descriptive Writing Sample Answer SAMS 4 Level 3
This is a good example of a descriptive writing piece based on the SAMS 4 past paper for Paper 1 at Level 3. The student makes good use of language devices, paragraphing, vocabulary and relevant linked ideas. The length is two and a half pages.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
OCR GCSE Literature Structure Guide for Paper One
A guide to support the revision of Paper One of the GCSE English Literature exam.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Paper 1
Exam/Board: AQA
A Christmas Carol GCSE AQA Style Practice Exam Questions
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Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Set Exam Texts (Novels)
Exam/Board: AQA
The Merchant of Venice AQA GCSE Literature Practice Exam Questions
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Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Shakespeare
Exam/Board: AQA
Quote Challenge
Homework activity for revision of quotes for Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, A Christmas Carol and the Power and Conflict Anthology. Students are given 5 per week and tested on memory of these.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Set Exam Texts (Novels)
Exam/Board: AQA
Power and Conflict Anthology Poetry (in a nutshell)
Power and Conflict Anthology poem, short notes for revision.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Poetry Anthologies
Exam/Board: AQA
The Brumley Brasserie - Homelearning Menu for An Inspector Calls
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Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Paper 2
Exam/Board: AQA
Post 'Rosabel' AQA Paper 1 Language Mock (2017 paper) Feedback
Feedback on typical errors/advice to improve on questions 2-5 on the Rosabel (2017 GCSE AQA Language Paper 1) for post mock pupil feedback. I combined this with example responses from the AQA website and further papers for pupils to attempt but I couldn't upload all of this together, sorry.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 1
Exam/Board: AQA
Teacher written essay answer ACC Fezziwig extract and educative purpose of ACC
Not a model exam answer as too long and teacher-written, but possibly useful for adaptation or for students to annotate.I have modelled how to establish a thesis and pursue it throughout - made this explicit by topping and tailing paras.Modelled a reflection at the end.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Assessment Materials
Exam/Board: AQA
Paper 1 Question 5 exemplars - aimed at top end
Examples of creative writing produced by students in response to exam questions or stimulus images. All but 'The Arcade' are top band answers. The two responses based on the picture of a lighthouse are from e-AQA, as is the first description based on the image of the bus journey.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 1
Exam/Board: AQA
Revision Sheet for Language Papers LOW ABILITY
Revision sheet to take home for bottom set year 11. Includes suggested timings and ordering of exam and sentence starters to learn.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
Jekyll and Hyde Novel on a Page
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Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: 19th Century Literature
Exam/Board: AQA
Key exam terms match activity
Quick activity to revise key exam terms and definitions from the AQA language papers} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Vocabulary
Exam/Board: AQA
A PPT for Paper 1
This resource has been mashed together from various other sources. I take little credit for the majority of the content.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 1
Exam/Board: AQA
Comic Strip style revision guide for AQA 9-1 GCSE English Language
This is a great resource which I found earlier this year. I am afraid I can't remember where I accessed it but would like to acknowledge the time, skill and creativity of its owner.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 2
Exam/Board: AQA
English AQA Revision
I didn't make this but found it very useful.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Paper 1
Exam/Board: AQA
Ms Zanetti's revision guide
Guidance that puts the ownership for the work back onto the students. It contains advice on how to approach revision in English, as well as suggested tasks. A good resource to give to middle and higher ability students in year 10 or at the start of year 11.If anyone wants to collaborate to help me a...} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Language
Unit: Reading
Exam/Board: AQA
Key quote cards for ACC/Macbeth/AIC/Power and Conflict
A PPT that can be made into a set of key quote cards. There are 8 quotes from Macbeth, A Christmas Carol and An Inspector Calls and 2 from each of the poems.} VIEW
Level: Key Stage 4
Course: GCSE Literature
Unit: Shakespeare
Exam/Board: AQA