GCSE ENGLISH 2019 – 2021 EDUQAS EXAM BOARD

• Students will attain two qualifications in English

• Graded 9 - 1

• English Language

• English Literature

• Plus

• Spoken Language (Pass, Merit, Distinction)

Where are we now?

AUTUMN 1 Macbeth

AUTUMN 2 A Christmas Carol

SPRING 1 English Language Component 2

SPRING 2 An Inspector CallsAnthology Poetry

SUMMER 1 English Language Component 1

SUMMER 2 Revision to prepare for Mock Exams in June 2020Spoken Language Speeches in Class

KEY CONTACTS

• Eight Lessons (one hour) per fortnight

• 12 English Specialists

• Head of Department : Mrs Anna Ward

• Deputy Leader: Ms Jacqueline Bradley

• Any concerns:

• Contact Class Teacher in first instance

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

• Reading and Writing skills are assessed across two examination papers

• Component 1

• 20th Century Literature Reading and Creative Prose Writing

• 1 hour 45 minutes

• Component 2

• 19th and 21st Century Non-fiction Reading and Transactional Writing

• 2 hours

• Spoken Language

Component 1 Extract Example

COMPONENT 1 READING

Component 1 – Typical writing questions

• Choose one of the following titles for your writing: [40]

• Either, a) The Competition.

• Or,

• b) Write about an occasion when you were embarrassed by your family.

• Or,

• c) Write a story which ends: …and Sam felt so proud.

• Or,

• d) Write a story which begins: My career on stage was short but it was certainly memorable.

Component 2 – two extracts

Component 2

Writing question component 2 – No choice – two pieces MUST be completed

• Write a lively article for your school/college magazine with the heading:

A Teenager’s Guide to Managing Parents.

• Students often complain about being bored and having nothing to do through the long school summer holidays. You have been asked to give a talk to your class giving your views, with suggestions and recommendations for making the most of school holidays.

Write what you would say. The space below can be used to plan your work.

ENGLISH LITERATURE

• Component 1 Shakespeare and Poetry

• Section A Macbeth 40 marks

• Section B Poetry (Anthology) 40 marks

• Component 2

• Post 1914 –Prose/Drama and Unseen Poetry

• Section A An Inspector Calls 40 marks

• Section B A Christmas Carol 40 marks

• Section C Unseen Poem 15 marks

• Unseen comparison question 25 marks

• Look at how the characters speak and behave here. How do you think an audience might respond to this part of the play? Refer closely to details from the extract to support your answer. [15]

• Write about the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth and how it is presented at different points in the play. [25] *5 of this question’s marks are allocated for accuracy in spelling, punctuation and the use of vocabulary and sentence structures

Macbeth Unseen Extract

Anthology Poetry Questions

How can you help?-

Reading: Expose students to a variety of non- fiction texts in preparation for the Language exam: autobiographical pieces, newspaper, magazine articles, formal letters, famous speeches,

Homework: Ensure students complete all homework – this is particularly designed to reinforce classroom learning and practice retrieval skills essential for exam success.

Quotes: Encourage them to learn short quotations early on in the year in preparation for closed book examinations!

Attendance: Try to ensure that your child attends every lesson and, if absent, that they have caught up onthe work missed.

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And finally….

• Consider buying students their own version of books being studied (not essential)

• Text/Revision Guides

• Check Connect resources added regularly