GCSE English Language Paper Support Booklet

Overview

• Covers both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the GCSE English Language exam.
• Split into sections for each paper, with specific tasks and resources to aid preparation.

Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing

Revision Checklist

• Create flashcards for each question to memorize essay phrases and techniques.
• Conduct 'Brain Dump' sessions to consolidate essay phrases and techniques for each question.
• Watch Mr. Bruff's tutorial videos to deepen understanding, with links provided for each question.
• Read model answers for Questions 2, 3, 4, and 5.
• Practice using past papers and obtain feedback from a teacher.

Language Analysis (Question 2)

• Identify the meaning, methods used by the writer, and the effect of language in extracts.

Structural Analysis (Question 3)

• Focus on how the writer presents ideas, uses structural features, and what the reader learns.

Evaluation (Question 4)

• Evaluate texts by referencing language/structure methods and explaining the reader's response.

Creative Writing Examples

• Several examples provided to illustrate narrative techniques, including foreshadowing, metaphor, and character development.

Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives

Revision Checklist

• Similar tasks as Paper 1 for creating flashcards, brain dumps, and tutorial viewing.
• Practice with past papers and read model answers for Questions 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Question 2: Summarising Differences

• Requires perceptive comparisons and synthesis of information from texts.

Language Analysis (Question 3)

• Focuses on analyzing language techniques within a specific extract.

Comparing Viewpoints and Perspectives (Question 4)

• Compare and contrast different perspectives using textual evidence and analyzing writer's methods.

Transactional Writing (Section B)

• Develop skills in writing articles, letters, speeches, and essays.
• Emphasizes the importance of clear communication, structure, and grammar.

Active Reading Techniques

• Strategies include annotating texts, summarizing key ideas, and identifying viewpoints.

Structuring Creative and Transactional Writing

• Use of varied sentence structures and descriptive techniques.
• Incorporate cyclical structures for effective argumentation and narrative closure.

Practice and Application

• Use of past exam papers for practice.
• Implement feedback from educators to improve writing skills.

Additional Resources

• Links to sample papers and mark schemes for further study and practice.