GCSE Citizenship Edexcel -15 mark question Exam Practice

This resource is perfect for exam revision and to develop extended writing skills for the 15 mark question on Paper 1- GCSE Edexcel Citizenship.
The resource includes 18 statements that can be used in class or as independent study. It is fully editable and can be used many times to strengthen exam skills.

There are 6 practice statements for each theme-A, B, and C.
The statements are bold and link to topics from within each theme.
Each sheet is to be used by students to jot down initial arguments in support of and against the statement using the PEEL structure. This is done twice on each side of the argument, before students are asked to evaluate the stronger argument and to form their own opinion.

This resource and method can be done by students individually, in pairs or in groups. In can be done prior to commencing learning on the topic and then revisited once knowledge has grown. Or it can be used summatively at the end of teaching about the topic/theme as a whole.
It can be used as a planning sheet for students prior to answering the question in full, in which teacher feedback can be given to further prompt progress and to enable the student to do a full write up.

Lastly, it can used in preparation for a formal debate or as technique callled ‘Passing the Point’. This invovles students taking turns to answer one box and side of the argument, passing it back and forth before they review it and then form their own judgement.

There are many ways to use this resource. It has been tried and tested in high schools in Greater Manchester and students have thoroughly enjoyed i. It challenges students to think of opposing arguments and teaches them how to counter argue and evaluate the strength of arguments.

Topics covered
Theme A
-Immigration and British values
-Balancing rights and responsibilities
-Rights in the community and those that can help protect our rights
-The NHS and human rights
-Economic rights
-Diversity in the UK

Theme B
-Democracy and the Monarchy
-Devolution
-Political parties
-Local councils/budgets
-The Magna Carta
-Holding Government to account

Theme C
-The Jury system
-Judicial Precedent
-Criminal responsibility
-Prison reform
-Police Powers
-Legal Aid

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