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GCSE English or English Language & English Literature
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I haven’t got any
homework...
You can’t revise for English...
A Long, Long Time Ago in A Far, Far Away Galaxy...
So, Adam, are you going to be revising
tonight?
Sir, do look stupid?
Myths...
..you can’t revise.
..spelling.
..handwriting.
Skills...
Understanding what you’ve read
Finding Quotes
Inferring and Deducing
Analysing Language, Form & Structure
Developing interpretationsof symbolic meanings of texts
Spelling & Vocabulary
Grammar (Advanced)
Extended, Developed Written Pieces
Whole-Text Organisation
Finding an Individual Voice
The Times They Are A-Changin’
English GCSE
5 Controlled Conditions CourseworkOne exam
English Language & English Literature
5 Controlled Conditions Coursework3 exams
Choice
Contains BOTH Literature and
Language
English GCSE
Two pieces of creative writing
ShakespeareGreat Expectations
Poetry from Different Cultures
vs.
Unit Content1 Non-Fiction Exam2 Unit Two – Speaking and Listening3 Understanding written texts and
writing creatively
Derek WalcottMoniza Alvi
English Language
3a Extended Reading3b Producing Two
Creative Texts3c Spoken Language
Unit
Unit Content1 Non-Fiction Exam2 Speaking and Listening3 Understanding written texts and
writing creatively
English LiteratureUnit Content
1 Exploring Modern Texts (Exam) • A - Modern prose or drama • B – Exploring cultures
2 Poetry (Exam)3 Shakespeare and English Literary
Heritage
vs.
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Podcasting – http://www.trinityenglishrevision.blog
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lishRevision
40%
Unit 1: Reading & Writing Non Fiction
Unit 2: Presenting, Discussing/listening, Role-play
Formal Informal
20%
Unit 3 - Understanding written texts and writing creatively
Formal Informal
40%
Controlled Conditions Coursework
40%
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GCSE English or English Language & English Literature