Understanding GCSE, Reading Response Questions

GCSE Reading, Vocabulary and Grammar Courses

These GCSE, English Language Courses target the elements need to succeed at GCSE level. It is suitable for SEN and ESL students who are able but lack the language skills needed to progress. The Reading course includes exercises on the use of topic sentences and other sentence types needed to write a coherent reading response paragraph/essay. It incorporates explanations of the stages and features of a well written paragraph. The Vocabulary Course is based on the Academic word list which outlines key words used in the kind of texts students will need to read at GCSE level. It will also improve their writing by allowing them to develop the use of academic words. Included are visual prompts and speaking and listening activities to help understand the words. Designed to develop sentence structure, the Grammar in Context Course outlines sentence types required in narrative, persuasive and argumentative writing.There are speaking and listening activities, visual prompts and opportunities to practice writing in the unit. Finally, I have included a SATs vocabulary course which you will receive for free. This can be used with SEN and ESL students, or as a useful course for Year 7 students. The courses are an effective way of helping under achieving students progress. They can delivered as part of lessons, or as interventions.