2024 GCSE Tracking Spreadsheets. These tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for listening, speaking, reading and writing and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas available.

2024 GCSE Tracking Spreadsheets. These tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for listening, speaking, reading and writing and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas available.

2024 GCSE Tracking Spreadsheets. These tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for listening, speaking, reading and writing and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas available.

These engaging and thorough units are designed to prepare students for success in their Spanish GCSE course by developing essential language skills through practical activities and tasks aligned with Edexcel criteria. Over five lessons, students will explore a range of topics from personal information to online activities, while enhancing their proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Matching handout for students to complete tasks during the lesson included. Lesson 1: Students begin by understanding the global importance of Spanish, learning to express dates, including birth years. Key activities include vocabulary matching, comprehension tasks, and reading aloud practices, which are tied to the Edexcel mark scheme. By the end, students can confidently discuss birth dates, reinforcing their ability to express personal details in Spanish. Lesson 2: The focus shifts to discussing countries, nationalities, and personality traits. Through verb conjugations of “ser” and “vivir,” students will practice describing where they live and their personality using correct adjectival agreement. Interactive games and listening exercises reinforce their learning, ensuring they can articulate these concepts both orally and in writing. Lesson 3: Students delve into the world of sports and famous Spanish-speaking athletes, expanding their vocabulary and cultural knowledge. They will learn key verbs such as “jugar,” “hacer,” and “practicar,” and focus on the pronunciation of vowel sounds. A listening task consolidates vocabulary, while an extended writing piece allows students to discuss their own personality and interests, practicing communication in pairs. Lesson 4: Students explore vocabulary related to online activities, with a focus on regular and irregular present tense verbs. They will also learn to use expressions of frequency in context. Through textual analysis and interactive games, students will apply their knowledge in varied contexts, enhancing both their comprehension and fluency. Lesson 5: The final lesson tackles online preferences, risks, and dangers, with an emphasis on phonics and sound-symbol correspondence for ‘e’ and ‘i’. Students will practice dictation and translation tasks, closely following Edexcel guidelines. The lesson culminates in producing an extended writing piece about online activities, incorporating vocabulary from previous lessons. This unit provides a well-rounded approach, blending grammar instruction, vocabulary building, cultural insights, and exam-oriented practice. Each lesson is meticulously designed to help students achieve top marks in their Spanish GCSE.

These engaging and thorough units are designed to prepare students for success in their Spanish GCSE course by developing essential language skills through practical activities and tasks aligned with AQA criteria. Over five lessons, students will explore a range of topics from personal information to online activities, while enhancing their proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Matching handout for students to complete tasks during the lesson included. Lesson 1: Students begin by understanding the global importance of Spanish, learning to express dates, including birth years. Key activities include vocabulary matching, comprehension tasks, and reading aloud practices, which are tied to the AQA mark scheme. By the end, students can confidently discuss birth dates, reinforcing their ability to express personal details in Spanish. Lesson 2: The focus shifts to discussing countries, nationalities, and personality traits. Through verb conjugations of “ser” and “vivir,” students will practice describing where they live and their personality using correct adjectival agreement. Interactive games and listening exercises reinforce their learning, ensuring they can articulate these concepts both orally and in writing. Lesson 3: Students delve into the world of sports and famous Spanish-speaking athletes, expanding their vocabulary and cultural knowledge. They will learn key verbs such as “jugar,” “hacer,” and “practicar,” and focus on the pronunciation of vowel sounds. A listening task consolidates vocabulary, while an extended writing piece allows students to discuss their own personality and interests, practicing communication in pairs. Lesson 4: Students explore vocabulary related to online activities, with a focus on regular and irregular present tense verbs. They will also learn to use expressions of frequency in context. Through textual analysis and interactive games, students will apply their knowledge in varied contexts, enhancing both their comprehension and fluency. Lesson 5: The final lesson tackles online preferences, risks, and dangers, with an emphasis on phonics and sound-symbol correspondence for ‘e’ and ‘i’. Students will practice dictation and translation tasks, closely following AQA guidelines. The lesson culminates in producing an extended writing piece about online activities, incorporating vocabulary from previous lessons. This unit provides a well-rounded approach, blending grammar instruction, vocabulary building, cultural insights, and exam-oriented practice. Each lesson is meticulously designed to help students achieve top marks in their Spanish GCSE.

2023 NOW AVAILABLE! The tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing, Paper 2 Writing, Paper 3 Speaking and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. The file also includes years 2018 to 2021. Please note the speaking component was not assessed in 2020 and 2021, so no grade boundaries were released.

2023 NOW AVAILABLE! The tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing, Paper 2 Writing, Paper 3 Speaking and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. The file also includes years 2017 to 2022. Please note the speaking component was not assessed in 2020, so no grade boundaries were released. There was also no AS examinations in 2021, so there isn’t a tracker available for that year.

These tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for listening, speaking, reading and writing and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas available. The file also includes years 2018 to 2022. Preview here: https://youtu.be/ovETfr5cQhY

These tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for listening, speaking, reading and writing and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas available. The file also includes years 2018 to 2022. Preview here: https://youtu.be/ovETfr5cQhY

These tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for listening, speaking, reading and writing and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas available. The file also includes years 2018 to 2022. Preview here: https://youtu.be/ovETfr5cQhY

This revision pack includes a plan (and three exemplar A* essays) through a critical and analytical response for all of AQA’s A Level La Casa de Bernarda Alba past paper questions from 2018 to 2022. It analyses how Lorca presents themes in the play, with views and conclusions supported by relevant and appropriate evidence including key quotes. It evaluates the issues, themes and the cultural and social contexts of the play. How can this resource be useful to students and teachers? It provides accurate and detailed knowledge of the play, as well as examples of complex language with a wide range of vocabulary. Students can write essays based on the plans adding short linking expressions or conjunctions (also included in the resource). A highly effective way of using this essay is to create flashcards or mind maps, in order to support with revision and enhance knowledge and memory retention. Teachers can also use it to teach the play. Why is complex language not demonstrated using different tenses? Students should be reminded that the present indicative and subjunctives are the most appropriate register for this style of essay. Complex language can be shown through, for example, subordinate clauses, formation of regular and irregular verbs, use of impersonal expressions, value judgements, verb + infinitive (+ preposition) expressions, etc. Why are there no introductions? It is not essential to write an introduction. It is perfectly acceptable to go straight into the first point as there are no marks awarded for structure. A short or no introduction which delves straight into the essay is preferable, as it saves time without losing marks.

This revision pack includes a plan (and three exemplar A* essays) through a critical and analytical response for all of AQA’s A El laberinto del Fauno past paper questions from 2018 to 2022. It analyses how Del Toro presents themes in the film, with views and conclusions supported by relevant and appropriate evidence including key quotes. It evaluates the issues, themes and the cultural and social contexts of the film. How can this resource be useful to students and teachers? It provides accurate and detailed knowledge of the film, as well as examples of complex language with a wide range of vocabulary. Students can write essays based on the plans adding short linking expressions or conjunctions (also included in the resource). A highly effective way of using this essay is to create flashcards or mind maps, in order to support with revision and enhance knowledge and memory retention. Teachers can also use it to teach the film. Why is complex language not demonstrated using different tenses? Students should be reminded that the present indicative and subjunctives are the most appropriate register for this style of essay. Complex language can be shown through, for example, subordinate clauses, formation of regular and irregular verbs, use of impersonal expressions, value judgements, verb + infinitive (+ preposition) expressions, etc. Why are there no introductions? It is not essential to write an introduction. It is perfectly acceptable to go straight into the first point as there are no marks awarded for structure. A short or no introduction which delves straight into the essay is preferable, as it saves time without losing marks.

2021 PAPER NOW ADDED! In this resource you have the links to make a copy of all of Google Forms AQA’s GCSE Spanish, Listening and Reading, Foundation and Higher past papers. 2011 to 2021 and both specimen papers. 60 papers for you to pick and choose from. It also includes Frequently Asked Questions and how to assign the quizzes, as well as how to check completion and answers. Working through past papers is an excellent way to revise and allows students to get used to the structure of a paper and the language they use, work on time management, understand the allocation of marks and mark scheme, as well as assess their performance. All papers are fully editable and self-marking/self-checking either through allocation of marks in multiple-choice questions, or through feedback in questions where students have to write/type. Once students complete a past paper, all responses are collected, which allows you to check answers and see where there may be gaps in learning, in terms of question structure or content, thus informing future lesson planning. Research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) states that using digital technology to support learning can add + 4 months onto student progress. By effectively integrating regular quizzes, such as these, into your Curriculum, you will not only be saving time with marking (and not having to create them in the first place), but also inducing retrieval and memory retention, thus improving student performance. Use in remote teaching, face-to-face teaching, homework, revision, consolidation, retrieval tasks, exam-style questions’ practice, walking-talking mocks and/or assessments. All Quizzes work very well on any device. Here’s an example (no email addresses will be collected) forms.gle/85qy5P9VLqDuqYSc6

2021 NOW ADDED! In this resource you have the links to make a copy of all of Google Forms AQA’s GCSE French, Listening and Reading, Foundation and Higher past papers. 2011 to 2021 and both specimen papers. 56 papers for you to pick and choose from. It also includes Frequently Asked Questions and how to assign the quizzes, as well as how to check completion and answers. Working through past papers is an excellent way to revise and allows students to get used to the structure of a paper and the language they use, work on time management, understand the allocation of marks and mark scheme, as well as assess their performance. All papers are fully editable and self-marking/self-checking either through allocation of marks in multiple-choice questions, or through feedback in questions where students have to write/type. Once students complete a past paper, all responses are collected, which allows you to check answers and see where there may be gaps in learning, in terms of question structure or content, thus informing future lesson planning. Research from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) states that using digital technology to support learning can add + 4 months onto student progress. By effectively integrating regular quizzes, such as these, into your Curriculum, you will not only be saving time with marking (and not having to create them in the first place), but also inducing retrieval and memory retention, thus improving student performance. Use in remote teaching, face-to-face teaching, homework, revision, consolidation, retrieval tasks, exam-style questions’ practice, walking-talking mocks and/or assessments. All Quizzes work very well on any device. Here’s an example (no email addresses will be collected) https://forms.gle/HTkr1T9SL8W731279

Spanish AS Level Year 1 worksheets (37 in total) covering all the themes and sub-themes in the AQA specification. They include language, grammar, skills, translation, reading, writing and listening exercises and can be used as lesson consolidation or as homework, boosting students’ language acquisition and honing their comprehension skills. Full answers provided for easy teacher-, peer- or self-marking. Sub-themes included: 1 - Los valores tradicionales y modernos 2 - El ciberespacio 3 - La igualdad de los sexos 4 - La influencia de los ídolos 5 - La identidad regional en España 6 - El patrimonio cultural Please note that the resource file is too large to upload onto my TES shop, so when you download you will get a Google Drive link. I will then share all the resources with you

This essay provides an exemplar/plan of an A* grade essay, through a critical and analytical response to the A Level 2020 writing past paper question 1 ‘Analiza cómo presenta Lorca el tema de la desigualdad en la obra.’ It analyses how Lorca presents the theme of inequality in the play, with views and conclusions supported by relevant and appropriate evidence. It evaluates the issues, themes and the cultural and social contexts of the play. How can this resource be useful to students and teachers? It provides accurate and detailed knowledge of the play, as well as examples of complex language with a wide range of vocabulary. Students can re-write the essay adding short linking expressions or conjunctions (also included in the resource). A highly effective way of using this essay is to create flashcards or a mind map, in order to support with revision and enhance knowledge and memory retention. Why is complex language not demonstrated using different tenses? Students should be reminded that the present indicative and subjunctives are the most appropriate register for this style of essay. Complex language can be shown through, for example, subordinate clauses, formation of regular and irregular verbs, use of impersonal expressions, value judgements, verb + infinitive (+ preposition) expressions, etc. Why is there no introduction? It is not essential to write an introduction. It is perfectly acceptable to go straight into the first point as there are no marks awarded for structure. A short or no introduction which delves straight into the essay is preferable, as it saves time without losing marks.

This essay provides an exemplar/plan of an A* grade essay, through a critical and analytical response to the A Level 2019 writing past paper question 2 ‘“El director intenta recordar y celebrar a los héroes olvidados de la resistencia española en esta película”. Analiza esta afirmación y justifica tu respuesta.’ It analyses how Del Toro tries to remember and celebrate the forgotten heroes of the Spanish resistance, with views and conclusions supported by relevant and appropriate evidence. It evaluates the issues, themes and the cultural and social contexts of the film. How can this resource be useful to students and teachers? It provides accurate and detailed knowledge of the film, as well as examples of complex language with a wide range of vocabulary. Students can re-write the essay adding short linking expressions or conjunctions (also included in the resource). A highly effective way of using this essay is to create flashcards or a mind map, in order to support with revision and enhance knowledge and memory retention. Why is complex language not demonstrated using different tenses? Students should be reminded that the present indicative and subjunctives are the most appropriate register for this style of essay. Complex language can be shown through, for example, subordinate clauses, formation of regular and irregular verbs, use of impersonal expressions, value judgements, verb + infinitive (+ preposition) expressions, etc. Why is there no introduction? It is not essential to write an introduction. It is perfectly acceptable to go straight into the first point as there are no marks awarded for structure. A short or no introduction which delves straight into the essay is preferable, as it saves time without losing marks.

2021 NOW ADDED! PDF with links and/or QR codes to practice all AQA’s GCSE French, Listening and Reading, Foundation and Higher past papers quizzes (2021 all the way back to 2011). 56 papers to support your students with revision. I believe these can also be useful even if you use Edexcel or another exam board, as topics are similar or the same. All quizzes are fully self-marking/self-checking either through allocation of marks in multiple choice questions, or through feedback in questions where students have to write (type). Important: no student data is collected.

2021 PAPER NOW ADDED! PDF with links and/or QR codes to practice all AQA’s GCSE Spanish, Listening and Reading, Foundation and Higher past papers quizzes (2021 all the way back to 2011). 60 papers to support your students with revision. I believe these can also be useful even if you use Edexcel or another exam board, as topics are similar or the same. All quizzes are fully self-marking/self-checking either through allocation of marks in multiple choice questions, or through feedback in questions where students have to write (type). Important: no student data is collected.

This essay provides an exemplar/plan of an A* grade essay, through a critical and analytical response to the A Level 2018 writing past paper question 2 ‘Analiza las técnicas usadas por el director para representar el régimen de terror que predominaba en esa época de la posguerra.’ It analyses the techniques used by Del Toro to represent the regime of terror in the film, with views and conclusions supported by relevant and appropriate evidence. It evaluates the issues, themes and the cultural and social contexts of the film. How can this resource be useful to students and teachers? It provides accurate and detailed knowledge of the film, as well as examples of complex language with a wide range of vocabulary. Students can re-write the essay adding short linking expressions or conjunctions (also included in the resource). A highly effective way of using this essay is to create flashcards or a mind map, in order to support with revision and enhance knowledge and memory retention. Why is complex language not demonstrated using different tenses? Students should be reminded that the present indicative and subjunctives are the most appropriate register for this style of essay. Complex language can be shown through, for example, subordinate clauses, formation of regular and irregular verbs, use of impersonal expressions, value judgements, verb + infinitive (+ preposition) expressions, etc. Why is there no introduction? It is not essential to write an introduction. It is perfectly acceptable to go straight into the first point as there are no marks awarded for structure. A short or no introduction which delves straight into the essay is preferable, as it saves time without losing marks.