1. Getting to grips with GCSE English

2. Most students will take 2 GCSEs
English Language
and
English Literature
Getting to grips with GCSE English

3. Changes Grades 9-1 replace A* - G 2 completely linear courses
Terminal exams in the summer of Y11
No coursework or controlled assessment
Speaking and listening certified separately
Closed book exams
VSSPAG
Getting to grips with GCSE English

4. English Language
9-1
Getting to grips with GCSE English

5. Paper 1 1h45min 40% (64 marks) English Language 9-1 GCSE 2 Exams
Getting to grips with GCSE English

6. Paper 2 2 hours 60% (96 marks) English Language 9-1 GCSE 2 Exams
Getting to grips with GCSE English

7. English Literature
9-1
Getting to grips with GCSE English

8. Paper 1 1h45 50% (80 marks) English Literature 9-1 GCSE 2 Exams
Language
Theme
Getting to grips with GCSE English
Animal Farm
An Inspector Calls

9. Paper 2 2h15 50% (80 marks) English Literature 9-1 GCSE 2 Exams
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
1789- present
Relationships
Getting to grips with GCSE English

10. How can I support my child?
Create time, peace and space
Read the set texts
Watch TV programmes/ DVDs of set texts
Ensure regular reading of quality broadsheet newspapers
Encourage reading for enjoyment
Check homework has been completed
Buy revision guides to support Literature texts
Encourage students to access ‘Moodle 2’ for resources
Don’t do the work for them. We learn best from mistakes and working out how to put things right.
Getting to grips with GCSE English

11. Getting to grips with GCSE English

12. Go home and prepare for GCSE!
Getting to grips with GCSE English
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