Working for MSF - Dr Johnson | English Language | GCSE | MSF

This resource tells the inspirational story of Dr Johnson who started life as a child refugee and now works for MSF. Students complete exam-style tasks in analysing language and techniques and then produce their own piece of writing. There is also a KS3 version of this resource available.

The resource has been created by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) using our authentic materials. Teachers are encouraged to review and select content and activities to best match their students’ needs.

AQA:
• 3.1.1 Critical reading and comprehension; Summary and synthesis
• 3.1.2 Producing clear and coherent text; Writing for impact
Edexcel 2015 (paper 1, non-fiction texts):
• Read and understand a wide range of […] fiction; 1.1.2 Critical reading and comprehension; 1.1.3 Summary
• 1.2.1 Producing clear and coherent text; 1.2.2 Write for impact
Edexcel 2019 (component 2, non-fiction and transactional writing):
• 2.1.1 Read and understand a range of non-fiction texts; 2.1.2 Critical reading and comprehension; 2.1.3 Summary and synthesis; 2.1.4 Evaluation of a writer’s choice of vocabulary, form, grammatical and structural features
• 2.2.1 Produce clear and coherent text; 2.2.2 Write for impact