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Manchester Communication Academy Subject: GCSE English Language Exam Board: AQA Written Exam: 60% of overall grade There is one exam which lasts for 2 hours and 15 minutes. Section A – Reading The students are given 3 source texts and must answer 4 extended questions on them. Section B- Writing The students must produce a shorter and a longer piece of writing for a particular audience and purpose. Our Support Package Support for English Language students is as follows: all students have been posted a revision guide home a revision workbook , past papers and an MCA prepared revision guide will be given out today. extra language classes are happening on a Friday morning as well as after school in the Workshop on Mondays and Tuesdays. Specific resources for aiming to A-A* grades are available in the Workshop What students should be doing at home? Students should be: using past papers to practice the reading section using the mark schemes provided in the booklet to mark their own work using the revision guide to learn the language techniques which writers may be using and practicing commenting on how the language choices make the reader think or feel (effects) students should practice producing answers to all the writing past paper questions including thinking of mature and developed arguments for question 6. students need to ensure they know how to use each punctuation mark and learn at least 6 high level pieces of vocabulary which they can include in their writing answers. Revision Schedule A bookmark has been given out stating what students should cover each week on the lead up to the exam. Useful websites: http://www.slideshare.net/priestlandsenglish/higher-revision-guide-gcse-english-exam (full exam paper revision with sample answers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn9zaLWMdk8 (excellent videos for showing how to target aA* grades) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Ua2Sn6Jx8 (great video for revising reading section)
How parents can support their child…. It would be beneficial to make time to set your child practice exams using the resources provided. Timing their responses to the reading and writing section and marking them together will support their development and use of time effectively in the exam. Comparing language is also a part of the exam (Section A Question 4) which the students find difficult. Supporting them through practice at these questions and ensuring they cover these pages in the revision guide and workbook will be very beneficial. English
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