Two practice writing papers (one foundation, one higher) following the format of the new GCSE writing exam. The foundation paper includes four questions (describe the photo, 40 words question, translation and 90 words question) and the higher paper includes three (90 words question, 150 words question and translation). The papers focus on Theme 1 of the new spec (Identity and culture) and they cover family and relationships, technology and leisure.
I have also included two feedback sheets (one foundation, now higher) that include"check-lists" (based on the AQA mark scheme for writing) to provide quick, personalised feedback for each of the questions. The check lists provide the students with feedback on what went well (WWW) and what they need to do to improve further (TIF).
The resource also includes an explanation of the requirements of the Foundation and the Higher writing papers and a copy of the mark scheme for each question.
Also available in Spanish: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-french-gcse-practice-writing-paper-and-feedback-sheets-theme-1-identity-and-culture-11668337
Two practice writing papers (one foundation, one higher) following the format of the new GCSE writing exam. The foundation paper includes four questions (describe the photo, 40 words question, translation and 90 words question) and the higher paper includes three (90 words question, 150 words question and translation). The papers focus on Theme 1 of the new spec (Identity and culture) and they cover family and relationships, technology and leisure.
I have also included two feedback sheets (one foundation, now higher) that include"check-lists" (based on the AQA mark scheme for writing) to provide quick, personalised feedback for each of the questions. The check lists provide the students with feedback on what went well (WWW) and what they need to do to improve further (TIF).
The resource also includes an explanation of the requirements of the Foundation and the Higher writing papers and a copy of the mark scheme for each question.
Also available in French: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-french-gcse-practice-writing-paper-and-feedback-sheets-theme-1-identity-and-culture-11668337
Seven worksheets to help teachers provide their students with an overview of the new French GCSE course (AQA specification), the requirements of the new speaking and writing exams (both at foundation and higher level) and mark schemes, and four sheets to provide the students with immediate, personalised feedback for their mock or practice speaking and writing papers.
UPDATE: the feedback sheets now include the 2018 grade boundaries, to make it easier for the teachers to estimate a grade.
Nine worksheets to help teachers provide their students with an overview of the new Spanish GCSE course, an overview of the speaking and the writing exams (both at foundation and higher level) and four sheets to provide the students with immediate, personalised feedback for their mock or practice speaking and writing papers.
UPDATE: the feedback sheets now include the 2018 grade boundaries, to make it easier for teachers to estimate a grade.
A set of resources to prepare students for the new GCSE speaking exam (AQA specification), including:
- Three booklets with role plays (at both foundation and higher level) to prepare Theme 1 (Identity and culture), Theme 2 (Local, regional, international and global areas of interest) and Theme 3 (Current and future education and work).
- Three booklets with Photo Cards, again on Higher and Foundation level and covering all three themes.
- A General Conversation booklet, with a very extensive list of questions covering every aspect of the three themes.
UPDATE: a game of Trivial Pursuit to practise the general conversation. (ADDED JULY 2019)
Three sets of foundation and higher role plays covering Theme 1 (Identity and culture), Theme 2 (local, regional, international and global areas of interest) and part of Theme 3 (Present and future education and employment).
The set currently includes 60 role plays altogether.
For other speaking resources (General conversation booklet, Photo Cards) please visit my shop.
A set of twenty-five role plays (thirteen foundation, twelve higher) covering the whole of Theme 3 (Current and future education and employment), of the new Spanish GCSE course (AQA specification).
The booklet also includes an overview of the course, an explanation of the requirements of the speaking exam and the mark scheme for the role play.
Updated with a Role Play feedback sheet.
Three booklets to prepare students for papers 2 and 3:
Paper 2 (writing) - El laberinto del fauno
Paper 2 (writing) - La casa de Bernarda Alba
Paper 3 (speaking)
Each booklet includes a wide range of questions to provide the students with plenty of practice, as well as detailed explanations of the paper's requirements, assessment objectives and mark schemes.
The fourth booklet contains a very comprehensive (118 pages) overview of the main aspects of Spanish grammar that the students are expected to be able to use on their A Level course.
A twelve page booklet to prepare students for paper 2 (writing) of the new A Level Spanish specification (2018 onwards), specifically focused on La casa de Bernarda Alba.
The booklet includes:
- a summary of the requirements of the paper
- the assessment objectives and mark scheme
- two initial activities to "get the students thinking" (27 questions about key aspects of the film, and a variety quotations from the play for the students to discuss)
- the four essay questions from the AQA sample materials
- a further 16 essay questions (some of them adapted from past exam questions from the outgoing specification), covering a wide range of aspects, to provide the students with plenty of practice opportunities
- four pages of useful language to write an essay
- a self-assessment check-list for the students to use to reflect on their own work.
A twelve page booklet to prepare Spanish A Level students for paper 2 of the new specification (2018 examination), specifically focused on writing about El laberinto del fauno (Pan’s Labyrinth).
The booklet includes:
- a summary of the requirements of the paper
- the assessment objectives and mark scheme
- two initial activities to “get the students thinking” (20 questions about key aspects of the film, and ten quotations from the film for the students to discuss),
- the four essay questions from the AQA sample materials
- a further 15 essay questions (some of them adapted from past exam questions from the outgoing specification).
- four pages of useful language to write an essay
-a self-assessment check-list for the students to use to reflect on their own work.
PLEASE NOTE: this resource can now be acquired as part of this, much more comprehensive, Pan’s Labyrinth Support Guide:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-a-level-el-laberinto-del-fauno-gu-a-de-estudio-pan-s-labyrinth-student-support-guide-12002448
A 37-page booklet to help prepare Spanish A Level students for Paper 3 (speaking test). The booklet covers the four themes and twelve sub-themes studied in the two-year course, as well as guidelines on how to approach the Individual research project.
It also includes a student-friendly overview of the new specification, an explanation of the requirements of Paper 3, the assessment objectives and the mark scheme for both part one (discussion if a sub-theme) and part two (presentation and discussion of the individual research project) of the paper.
Each sub-theme in part one is illustrated with one of the sample photo cards from AQA, followed by a list of 20 to 30 questions that the students could be expected to be able to answer when discussing the sub-theme. There are 285 questions altogether, providing the students with opportunities to study each sub-theme in quite a lot of detail (and the teachers with plenty of homework opportunities!)
The booklet also explains what the individual research project consists of, what the teacher’s role is and suggested titles.
Finally, the booklet also contain three pages of useful language for the test.
UPDATE (13/06/19) - I have updated the booklet to get rid of the more “general” questions and focus it more on Spanish speaking countries.
A very comprehensive set of resources to study the topic of the weather in Spanish. Suitable for students of all levels, the presentation starts with simple vocabulary activities and little games (Simon says, Battleship, human dominoes) and it builds up from there (weather forecasts, leisure activities in different kinds of weather).
It also includes a range of reading activities to do with the weather and the climate in Spain. Additionally I have included several reading and writing activities about Spanish geography to provide the students with a better understanding of Spanish geographical features (and at the end of the topic they will even believe you when you say that it does indeed snow in Spain; quite a lot, actually!)
A set of resources to support students through the first year of the new A Level Spanish course (AS). Based on the AQA specification, and following the Hodder text-book, it includes
- AS (A Level year 1) overview and lesson-by-lesson Scheme of learning
- A Level overview
- Paper 2 support booklet (based on the film El laberinto del fauno)
- Paper 3 support booklet
The fourth booklet contains a very comprehensive (118 pages) overview of the main aspects of Spanish grammar that the students are expected to be able to use on their A Level course.
An overview of the two years of the new Spanish A Level course and a lesson-by-lesson Scheme of learning for the new Spanish AS / A Level Year 1 (based on the AQA specification).
The overviews include a summary of what topics, grammar points and exam skills should be covered during each half term of the two year course, as well as guidance on the kind of Key Marked Pieces (assessment tasks) that should be completed each half term in order to provide the students with practice of all aspects of Papers 1, 2 and 3.
Additionally, I have included a lesson-by-lesson Scheme Of Learning for Year 1 (AS). Based on the Hodder book / online resources, and working on the basis that students get four hours of teaching a week (Teacher 1 and Teacher 2) and one hour of independent learning (ILC session).
A set of 20 role plays covering theme two of the new Spanish GCSE course (based on the AQA specification).
It includes 10 foundation and 10 higher role plays, on the topics "Home, town, neighbourhood and region" "Social issues" and "Global issues" "Travel and Tourism".
Each role play includes candidate's role and teacher's role, and both the 'tú' and 'usted' forms are used.
The file also includes a student-friendly summary of the specification for the new speaking exam and the mark scheme for the role play.
I have also included a foundation and higher mark scheme feedback sheet to provide students with instant, personalised feedback as they complete mock speaking exams.
Updated with Role Play feedback sheet.
A set of 15 role plays covering theme one of the new Spanish GCSE course (based on the AQA specification).
It includes 8 foundation and 7 higher role plays, and it covers the aspects family and relationships, technology in everyday life, leisure and festivals.
Each role play includes candidate's role and teacher's role, and both the 'tú' and 'usted' forms are used.
The file also includes a student-friendly summary of the specification for the new speaking exam and the mark scheme for the role play.
I have also included files with the mark schemes (foundation and higher) for the speaking test to provide the students with instant, personalised feedback as they complete practice speaking papers.
UPDATE - Feedback sheets now included.
A set of resources covering Theme 1 (identity and culture) of the new GCSE course, including:
- Family and relationships
- Film and TV
- Food
- Technology
- Festivals
- Theme one Photo Cards (speaking exam)
- Theme one role pays
- Theme one Spanish to English translations
A set of resources to cover the whole of theme 3 of the new GCSE Spanish course (AQA):
- current and future studies
- employment
- photo cards (speaking exam)
- role plays
A (very large) set of resources to cover all aspects of the topic of jobs and careers, guiding the students towards beign able to write and speak about the topic using a variety of tenses (preterite, imperfect, the expression "tenía que" + infinitive and future simple), as well as the relative and other complex structures.
The set also includes an introduction to the subjunctive (with expressions such as "No creo que" + subjuntive).
All supported by 15 corresponding worksheets that also include reading activities.