Revision for GCSE English Language and English Literature

Revision for GCSE English Language and English Literature

An Overview of the two GCSE qualifications English Language GCSE Reading fiction and non-fiction Writing skills to describe and point of view writing: spellings, grammar and vocabulary English Literature GCSE Romeo and Juliet Blood Brothers A Christmas Carol Poetry from the anthology and ‘unseen’ poetry

English Language Exam Preparation Reading Widely This will increase your understanding about the world as well as your vocabulary Writing Practise generating ideas by using photographs and images from newspapers or magazine. What sort of ideas can you mindmap? CHECKLIST Learn the techniques which will help you to be successful

Spider diagram preparation English Language Writing Skills Descriptive and Narrative Writing CONTENT: What could be happening in your opening to a narrative? What will be the structure of the piece? TECHNIQUES Extended metaphors Similes Personification Pathetic fallacy VOCABULARY What ambitious language can I use?

Reading 19 th century non-fiction English Language Paper 2 Section A Students will be asked to answer questions based on a 19 th century non-fiction text. Difficult to find texts easily on the internet. English Language Revision Book is recommended as it contains suitable texts. Available at a reduced price of £ 5 through college.

English Literature Revision Flashcards to learn quotations Students can write the character, a set of quotations and interpretations and key terms onto the card and ask a parent or sibling to test them. This is a great way to learn quotations from: Blood Brothers Romeo and Juliet Cluster from the anthology Context for all texts A Christmas Carol …. And it really builds confidence! Use posters on your way to learn key phrases and quotations

Use MINDMAP Place the character at the centre Use each strand to revise a new aspect

GOALPOST Point Of view General Overview Structure Analyse Language Title and Theme

Feedback Time Please give us your feedback on tonight’s session. Please leave your email address for a copy of tonight’s materials. Key Websites: www. litcharts. com www. cliffsnotes. com/literature/r/romeo-and-juliet/character-map www. universalteacher. com www. bbcbitesize. co. uk www. getrevising. co. uk York notes CPG revision guides

How you can help your child: Make sure they attend revision sessions Check exam dates and prepare now for May and June Where possible, purchase copies of the texts and revision guides Read through mindmaps with your child Ask them to produce posters and quotations Quiz them on quotations and interpretations, and key terminology Use the revision websites for ideas