1. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
GCSE English Language
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Paper 1: Explorations in creative reading and writing
1 hour 45 mins
50%
Paper 2: Writer’s viewpoints and perspectives
1 hour 45 mins
50%
Reading – 40 marks 15 mins read and plan
Find four… 4 marks 5 mins
Language 8 marks 10 mins
Structure 8 marks 10 mins
Evaluate 20 marks 20 mins
Writing – 40 marks
Describe or narrate : choice from two questions 24 content mins 16 accuracy
Reading – 40 marks 15 mins read and plan
Select four… 4 marks 5 mins
Comprehension 8 marks 8 mins
Language 12 marks 12 mins
Compare 16 marks 20 mins
Writing – 40 marks
Write in a viewpoint
24 content mins 16 accuracy

2. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Paper 2 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Mini mock feedback How do you think you have done? What level are you predicting for yourself and why?
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts

3. Today’s objectives Do you know the structure of paper 2 question 2?
Tues 6th June
Today’s objectives
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Do you know the structure of paper 2 question 2?
Do you understand what the examiner is looking for?
Can you review and set yourself a target for next time?
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts

4. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Success today
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts

5. Preparation for GCSE English Language
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Preparation for GCSE
English Language
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
AO1 – Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information
AO2 – Analyse language, structure
AO3 – Compare writer’s ideas (Paper 2 only)
AO4 – Evaluate texts critically (Paper 1 only)
AO5 – Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively
AO6 – Vocabulary, sentence structures and punctuation
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts

6. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
The question will be…
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
You need to refer to Source A and Source B for this question. Use details from both Sources. Write a summary of the similarities/differences between ……. 8 marks (8 minutes)
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts

7. Paper 2 Q2 mark scheme Paper 1: Paper 2: Tues 6th June Mon 12th June
Level
Skills descriptors
Level 4
Perceptive summary
7-8 marks
Shows perceptive synthesis and interpretation of both texts:
·Makes perceptive inferences from both texts
·Makes judicious references/use of textual detail relevant to the focus of the question
·Statements show perceptive differences between texts
Level 3
Clear, relevant summary
5-6 marks
Shows clear synthesis and interpretation of both texts:
·Makes clear inferences from both texts
·Selects clear references/textual detail relevant to the focus of the question
·Statements show clear differences between texts
Level 2
Some attempts at summary
3-4 marks
Shows some interpretation from one/both texts:
·Attempts some inference(s) from one/both texts
·Selects some appropriate references/textual detail from one/both texts
·Statements show some difference(s) between texts
Level 1
Simple, limited summary
1-2 marks
Shows simple awareness from one/both texts:
·Offers paraphrase rather than inference
·Makes simple reference/textual details from one/both texts
·Statements show simple difference between texts
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts

8. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Paper 2 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
To answer this question, you will need to read the whole of both sources.
It will ask you to summarise similarities or differences between the texts.
You need to use quotes in your answer.
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts

9. Paper 2 Q2 The two Sources that follow are:
Tues 6th June
Paper 2 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
The two Sources that follow are:
Source A: 20th Century literary non-fiction
The Village that Lost its Children by Laurie Lee
An extract from an essay written in 1967, one year after a devastating landslide in the Welsh village of Aberfan.
Source B: 19th Century non-fiction
Earthquake in England
An extract from a Victorian newspaper article, published in October 1863, after an earthquake in England.
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts

10. Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Paper 2 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
You need to refer to Source A and Source B for this question. Both Sources give details about the places where the events occur. Use details from both Sources to write a summary of the differences between Aberfan and London. [8 marks] 8 minutes
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts

11. Paper 2 Q2 Common mistakes/ general feedback Paper 1: Paper 2:
Tues 6th June
Paper 2 Q2
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Common mistakes/ general feedback
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts

12. INFERENCE – ‘This shows that…’
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
Paper 2 Q4
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
You need to refer to Source A and Source B for this question. Use details from both Sources. Write a summary of the differences between the sources. [8 marks]
Pick two sources of your choice. Remember to use the sentence starters in your answers.
STATEMENT
EVIDENCE
INFERENCE – ‘This shows that…’
Opportunity to work on the common errors / specific tasks based on what they didn’t manage. This can also be used for homework.
Using SAMS1
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts

13. How are you going to revise?
Paper 1:
Tues 6th June
How are you going to revise?
Paper 2:
Mon 12th June
Bronze – make appropriate statements about the texts Silver – make clear inferences from the texts Gold – make perceptive inferences from the texts