This lesson is a mock paper to help prepare students for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Writers' viewpoints and perspectives). The sources for this paper explore two experiences of Iraq during the war and the writing section for this mock is about compulsory military conscription. Lesson is designed for feedback as answers are written during class time, to help identify revision areas promptly. A generic mark scheme has been included for teachers reference. Alternatively, this PowerPoint could be converted to a Word document and presented as an actual mock exam. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 2 - PowerPoint of exam questions Source A - Word document of Source A Source B - Word document of Source B English Language Paper 2 generic mark scheme - PDF of mark scheme

A mock exam following AQA's GCSE English Language Paper 1 question style, this resource allows teachers to work through each question with their class, evaluating the skills required and how to score highly. The extract is from 'Animal Farm' and this is also used for Section B, writing. This resource can also be easily adapted to a Homework task for students to prepare for the exam independently. The opening slides detail an overview of the exam and what skills are being assessed in this paper. A generic mark scheme has been included for Section B, Writing, taken from one of AQA's Paper 1 example papers. Teacher judgement should be used for marking Section A. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 1 practice - PowerPoint of exam questions Animal Farm extract - Word document of extract English Language Paper 1 generic mark scheme - PDF of generic mark scheme for Section B

This lesson is a mock paper to help prepare students for Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Non-fiction and Transactional writing). The sources for this paper explore two experiences of Iraq during the war and the writing section has a choice of two questions. Lesson is designed for feedback as answers are written during class time, to help identify revision areas promptly. A generic mark scheme has been included for teachers reference. Alternatively, this PowerPoint could be converted to a Word document and presented as an actual mock exam. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 2 - PowerPoint of exam questions Text 1 - Word document of Text 1 Text 2 - Word document of Text 2 English Language Paper 2 generic mark scheme - PDF of mark scheme for writing section

A mock exam following AQA’s GCSE English Language Paper 1 question style, this resource allows teachers to work through each question with their class, evaluating the skills required and how to score highly. The extract is from ‘Touching the Void’ and this is also used for Section B, writing. This resource can also be easily adapted to a Homework task for students to prepare for the exam independently. The opening slides detail an overview of the exam and what skills are being assessed in this paper. A generic mark scheme has been included for Section B, Writing, taken from one of AQA’s Paper 1 example papers. Teacher judgement should be used for marking Section A. I appreciate all constructive criticism, so I hope you are able to take time to review this resource. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 1 practice - PowerPoint of exam questions Touching the Void extract - Word document of extract English Language Paper 1 generic mark scheme - PDF of generic mark scheme for Section B Like what you see? Please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/sae5 and join my followers.

Paper 1 practice for GCSE Edexcel English Language (Fiction and Imaginative Writing), using an extract from ‘Touching the Void’ as stimulus. Lesson begins with exam overview and what is being assessed, before Reading and Writing questions. This could be turned into a quiz to test the students’s memory. Lesson finishes with peer assessment to identify revision areas. Lesson can be used for in-class assessment or easily adapted for a homework revision task. A generic mark scheme has been included for Section A, Q3 and 4, and Section B. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 1 practice - PowerPoint of lesson Touching the Void extract - Word document of extract English Language Paper 1 generic mark scheme - PDF of mark scheme (extracted from example papers from Edexcel).

This lesson is a mock paper to help prepare students for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Writers' viewpoints and perspectives). The sources for this paper are about Neil Armstrong and Mo Farah; Section B asks students to debate the topic of heroes. Lesson is designed for feedback as answers are written during class time, to help identify revision areas promptly. A generic mark scheme has been included for teachers reference. Alternatively, this PowerPoint could be converted to a Word document and presented as an actual mock exam. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 2 - PowerPoint of exam questions Source A Neil Armstrong - Word document of Source A Source B Mo Farah - Word document of Source B English Language Paper 2 generic mark scheme - PDF of mark scheme

Based on the 2015 specimen papers, this is a mock iGCSE English Language Paper 2 (intended for 2017 examination). Using extracts from 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' and 'The Red Room', the questions follow the same format as to be expected in the 2-hour English Language exam. A generic mark scheme has been included to provide guidance on skills demonstrated for questions 1, 2 and 3b. Ideal resource to use in-class as a mock assessment or one that students could complete for homework. Files in this resource: iGCSE English Paper 2 questions - Word document iGCSE English Paper 2 passages - Word document English Language Paper 2 generic mark scheme Reading passages - PDF

Practice questions for the iGCSE English Core Reading Paper 1, using an extract from 'Frankenstein' as stimulus. This selection of questions follows a similar structure and wording as a typical iGCSE paper, but just uses one text - ideal for students getting started in preparation for the exam. Mark schemes are included for both the Reading and Writing questions: the Reading answers are suggested as guidance and do not necessarily include all possible answers. The Writing mark scheme is taken directly from the Core mark scheme guidance and can be applied to this resource. Resource will allow students to work through practice questions, both independently and with teacher direction. The starter task allows students to understand the stimulus extract and ask questions about unknown words, for what is a potentially challenging text. Resources in this pack: iGCSE Frankenstein comprehension - PowerPoint of all of the questions with opening slides explaining skills that will be assessed iGCSE Frankenstein comprehension answers - Word document for suggested answers for the Reading section iGCSE Frankenstein writing task mark scheme - PDF of Writing mark scheme iGCSE Frankenstein extract - PDF of stimulus text

Paper 1 practice for GCSE Edexcel English Language (Fiction and Imaginative Writing), using an extract from ‘Animal Farm’ as stimulus. Lesson begins with exam overview and what is being assessed, before Reading and Writing questions. This could be turned into a quiz to test the students’s memory. Lesson finishes with peer assessment to identify revision areas. Whilst the ‘Animal Farm’ extract is slightly longer than what students can expect in the exam, this could be used as an early revision piece as it means that there is more material for students to comment on, therefore enabling them to gain more marks at this early stage and boost confidence for tackling this paper. Alternatively, this longer extract would make it an ideal revision activity for lower ability groups. Lesson can be used for in-class assessment or easily adapted for a homework revision task. A generic mark scheme has been included for Section A, Q3 and 4, and Section B. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 1 practice - PowerPoint of lesson Animal Farm extract - Word document of extract English Language Paper 1 generic mark scheme - PDF of mark scheme (extracted from example papers from Edexcel).

This resource is a mock-up of the iGCSE English Core paper, using 'War of the Worlds' and 'Mrs Joe Gargery' as the stimulus extract. The PowerPoint contains the questions to enable you to work through them as a class with the opening activity a revision of common errors. This resource has been used to help prepare students for their iGCSE English Core paper using similar wording to the actual exam. The mark scheme for the Reading paper is a suggestion of responses; the Writing mark scheme is taken from the iGCSE paper and can be generically applied to this resource. Files in this resource: iGCSE WoW and Gargery - PowerPoint lesson iGCSE Text 1 Extract - Word document for 'War of the Worlds' extract iGCSE Text 2 Extract - Word document for 'Mrs Joe Gargery' extract iGCSE WoW and Gargery comprehension answers - Word document detailing suggesting responses for Reading questions iGCSE Writing task generic mark scheme - PDF from the mark scheme detailing how to mark the Writing response.

This resource is a mock-up of the iGCSE English Core paper, using two non-fiction extracts. The PowerPoint contains the questions to enable you to work through them as a class and the opening slides contain an activity to revise apostrophes. This resource has been used to help prepare students for their iGCSE English Core paper using similar wording to the actual exam. The mark scheme for the Reading paper is a suggestion of responses; the Writing mark scheme is taken from the iGCSE paper and can be generically applied to this resource. Files in this resource: iGCSE Orang-utans and Lumley - PowerPoint lesson iGCSE Text 1 Extract - Word document for 'Orang-utans' extract iGCSE Text 2 Extract - Word document for 'Lumley' extract iGCSE Orang-utans and Lumley comprehension answers - Word document detailing suggesting responses for Reading questions iGCSE Orang-utans and Lumley generic mark scheme - PDF from the mark scheme detailing how to mark the Writing response.

Based on Roald Dahl's 'Matilda' and the description of The Trunchbull; and 'A Christmas Carol' and the description of Scrooge, this series of lessons is designed to prepare students for a reading comprehension exam. Originally delivered to a low ability Year 7 class, this could be adapted for younger students but the questions would need reviewing if intended for higher ability. The lessons support students through tackling different comprehension questions, allowing class work and discussion before attempting questions independently. All of the questions have spaces for student-teacher feedback, intended for peer-marking as model answers are provided on the board. There are three lessons on The Trunchbull extract and two on Scrooge. The Scrooge questions have been designed as a mock exam but could easily be adapted for a real exam or an extended homework task. Files in this resource: Reading comprehension questions - PowerPoint of the questions Reading extract - Word document of the two extracts, designed as a four-page booklet

This resource is a mock-up of the iGCSE English Core paper, using 'Touching the Void' and 'Saharan Survival' as the stimulus extract. The PowerPoint contains the questions to enable you to work through them as a class and is divided into two lessons. The first lesson is wholly on the Reading element of the English paper. The second lesson focuses on creative writing with opening slides encouraging students to enhance writing and techniques they can include in their work. It also details the assessment areas for the Writing element of the English paper, encouraging the students to plan their response to the 15 mark question. This resource has been used to help prepare students for their iGCSE English Core paper using similar wording to the actual exam. The mark scheme for the Reading paper is a suggestion of responses; the Writing mark scheme is taken from the iGCSE paper and can be generically applied to this resource. Files in this resource: iGCSE TTV and Sahara - PowerPoint lesson iGCSE Text 1 Extract - Word document for 'Touching the Void' extract iGCSE Text 2 Extract - Word document for 'Saharan Survival' extract iGCSE TTV and Sahara comprehension answers - Word document detailing suggesting responses for Reading questions iGCSE TTV and Sahara generic mark scheme - PDF from the mark scheme detailing how to mark the Writing response.

A mock exam following AQA's GCSE English Language Paper 1 question style, this resource allows teachers to work through each question with their class, evaluating the skills required and how to score highly. The extract is from 'The Secret River' by Kate Grenville, and this is also used for Section B, writing. The extract is arguably longer than what students can anticipate in the exam but the text could be used for further analysis before tackling the actual exam questions.This resource can also be easily adapted to a Homework task for students to prepare for the exam independently. The opening slides detail an overview of the exam and what skills are being assessed in this paper. A generic mark scheme has been included for Section B, Writing, taken from one of AQA's Paper 1 example papers. Teacher judgement should be used for marking Section A. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 1 practice - PowerPoint of exam questions The Secret River extract - Word document of extract English Language Paper 1 generic mark scheme - PDF of generic mark scheme for Section B

A mock exam following AQA’s GCSE English Language Paper 1 question style, this resource allows teachers to work through each question with their class, evaluating the skills required and how to score highly. The extract is from ‘War of the Worlds’ and this is also used for Section B, writing. This resource can also be easily adapted to a Homework task for students to prepare for the exam independently. The opening slides detail an overview of the exam and what skills are being assessed in this paper. A detailed mark scheme has been included for Section A, Reading, with suggested answers. This is a starting point and can be used as a guide. It includes the level descriptors for each question, taken from the AQA mark scheme. A generic mark scheme has been included for Section B, Writing, taken from one of AQA’s Paper 1 example papers. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 1 practice - PowerPoint of exam questions War of the Worlds extract - Word document of extract Section A Reading suggested mark scheme - Word document and PDF of suggested answers for Section A English Language Paper 1 generic mark scheme - PDF of generic mark scheme for Section B

This lesson is a mock paper to help prepare students for Edexcel GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Non-fiction and Transactional writing). The sources for this paper are contrasting autobiographies (Peter Kay and Barack Obama) and the writing section has a choice of two questions. Lesson is designed for feedback as answers are written during class time, to help identify revision areas promptly. A suggested mark scheme has been included for Section A; a generic mark scheme has been included for teachers reference for Section B. Alternatively, this PowerPoint could be converted to a Word document and presented as an actual mock exam. Files in this resource: English Language Paper 2 - PowerPoint of exam questions Text 1 Peter Kay extract - Word document of Text 1 Text 2 Obama extract - Word document of Text 2 English Language Paper 2 generic mark scheme - PDF of mark scheme for writing section Section A Reading suggested mark scheme - Word document

A 6-lesson mini scheme of work, ‘The Island Project’ is a creative writing scheme that imagines the students have been stranded on a deserted island. Written in the form of journal entries, this scheme allows students to develop their creative writing skills, understand how to build descriptions and write to persuade and inform. Lessons are fully planned with a starter and learning objective. There is opportunity for peer assessment at the end of each lesson to encourage further development. File in this resource: The Island Project - PowerPoint of all lessons.