An in-depth revision pack covering all the EDUQAS exams. I have included two versions. One is a Word document and the other is a PDF with annotations/comments from an EDUQAS examiner and teacher. The pack is split into four sections:
a) Paper 1 Reading exam - fiction
b) Paper 1 Writing exam - short story
c) Paper 2 Reading exam - non-fiction
d) Paper 2 Writing exam - transactional tasks e.g. letter, speech, report, review etc.
A great resource on writing on the non-fiction writing exam. 79-slide PowerPoint, 22 minute video and model answers for all texts types included. Areas covered are written below.
Mark scheme
Model answers
SPAG
Run-on sentences
Sentence starters
Topic sentences
Stylistic devices
Planning sheets
Writing a good intro
Word Count
A 70-slide PowerPoint on how to get a grade 5-9 on the GCSE English Language based on the June 2019 reading exam paper. The resource also includes specific slides focusing on grade 5-9 examples on Q1-Q6 . The resource includes the following:
Model answers
Answer structure
Language analysis
Group activities
Examiner insight
Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text.
Two separate revision workbooks on the reading exam on paper 1 and paper 2. The following is included:
Paper 1 and 2 overview
Reading tips and strategies
Real EDUQAS sample exam
Each question (1-6) has its own section
Exemplar work
Sample paragraphs
Sample extracts / exams
Student tasks
Final exam tips
A 70-slide PowerPoint on the GCSE English Language paper 2 reading exam. I have created an exam paper, extracts and PowerPoint based on the climbing documentary, ‘Free Solo’. The film follows climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world’s most famous rock … the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park…without a rope! I have included the trailer link below. The students love it!
The resource also includes the following:
Specific slides on Q1-Q6
Model answer
Answer structure
Exemplar answers
Language analysis
Group activities
Examiner insight
Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text.
Free Solo trailer is on YouTube.
This resource comes with PowerPoint, extracts, exemplars, grade 9 answers and a fantastic podcast by an EDUQAS examiner. The resources analyses a real EDUQAS reading exam and looks how to get a grade 9 on each question. This is for all abilities and is very colourful, informative and modern. The students love it!
A 129-slide PowerPoint on the GCSE English Language exams. The quiz is split into each paper and all questions have answers, PEEs, structure, exemplar work, images and other revision activities. For the EDUQAS exam board.
Paper 1 Reading - 15 questions
Paper 1 Narrative Writing - 11 questions
Paper 2 Reading - 15 questions
Paper 2 Writing - 21 questions.
A great 100-slide PowerPoint on every reading question in paper 1. There are a huge number of real exam questions, with key quotes and model answers. This really helped my students.
Three separate revision PowerPoints on the IMPRESSIONS question on the paper 1 reading exam. I have included the PowerPoint, the extract, grade 5-8 model answers and the extract annotated. Very helpful for students. The following extracts are looked at:
Starter for Ten - David Nicholls
The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold
Jamaica Inn - Daphne Du Maurier
A fantastic PowerPoint looking at all the tasks in the writing exam e.g. letters, speeches, reviews etc.
Each text type has a structure, teacher tips and a sample paragraph.
The following topics are also covered in the resource:
Proofreading
Capital letters
How to write a great intro
Apostrophes
Colons
Writing devices
DAFOREST
Sentence starters
Spellings
Homophones
Final exam tips
A 132-slide PowerPoint on how to get a grade 9 on the GCSE English Language based on the Nov 2018 reading exam paper. The resource also includes specific slides focusing on grade 9 examples on Q1-Q6 as well as all extracts. There is a also an excellent examiner podcast that really benefits the students. PowerPoint as a whole as well as 5 specific PPs for each question. The resource includes the following:
Model answer
Answer structure
Exemplar answers
Language analysis
Group activities
Examiner insight
Modern, fun and dynamic images to help analyse the text.
A 115-slide PowerPoint on every question in the paper 1 exam inc. the short story. All questions have at least two model answers. Tips, structures, answers and extracts all included.
TWO fantastic PowerPoints on writing a GRADE 9 LEAFLET. Also comes with a podcast from an examiner. One lesson looks at Monkey World and the other looks at an anti-smoking campaign.
The resource bundle includes the following:
GRADE 9 example
Sentence starters
LEAFLET form
LEAFLET conventions
DAFOREST
Stylistic devices
Lecturer tips
Common mistakes
SPAG
106-slide PowerPoint on the paper 1 reading fiction exam. All questions are covered in detail with model answers. I have included extracts from Normal People, Jurassic Park and other old exam extracts.
A 150 slide PowerPoint looking at key revision for the GCSE. The first half looks at paper 2 reading using the June 2017 exam paper. The second half looks at writing a narrative piece.
The resource has exemplar work, real exam questions, tips, explanations. Everything that the students need are included.
I have also included a Word page of a grade 9 narrative and a two PowerPoints with fun exam starter activities.
A comprehensive revision PowerPoint on every text in the paper 2 writing exam. I have also included grade 9 examples of all the tasks on separate Microsoft Word pages. The following topics are covered:
Letters
Reviews
Articles
Reports
Leaflets
Speeches
Sentence Starters
SPAG
Writing devices
Layout
Tone
A fun writing, reading and S&L on photography. The students have to look at famous photography (with all info, dates etc. included) and answer questions on them from a worksheet. There also discussion points on most photos.
They then have to do their photo shoot! They have to take photos in a certain way e.g. reflections, giants & monsters as well as recreate some of the famous photographs.
They then have to write an essay based on both of the tasks. All photos and worksheets included.
The students love this!
A revision PowerPoint looking at the paper 1 reading exam. Could be used for any exam board. Interesting extract included. This PowerPoint focuses on Q1, Q3, Q4 and Q5.