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However, language still involves learning specific vocabulary – the structural or rhetorical devices specific to non-fiction texts, for example. The lectures have attracted all levels of ability in the year and even the ‘cool’ students are making an effort to go. What more could you wish for?” Students should get used to completing deliberate practise tasks for both language and literature topics”
Having decided that practice and spaced practice were more important than copious notes, we produced a termly booklet of tasks that made the students practise a skill, or directed students to revise a particular aspect.This brilliant Revision Guide is the perfect companion to the GCSE AQA English Language course! Every Reading and Writing skill is clearly explained, and there’s a big focus on helping students develop their exam skills throughout the book. There is 1 hour 45 minutes to complete the paper. There are 80 marks at stake, making up 50% of your GCSE English Language qualification. AQA English Language Paper 2 Section A Read the sources carefully – spend 15 mins here
We were working to highlight gaps and direct students towards what they should focus on. Keep parents in the loop Seneca is the best online revision app. Research found that students get 2x better exam results with Seneca - and it's FREE 😲 You should aim to eat healthily to help with your revision. Revision food includes whole grains, nuts, berries, and even dark chocolate. Other revision food suggestions are oily fish, eggs, dark leafy greens, peanut butter, green tea, and fresh fruit.Top tip – spend 5 minutes planning your answer. Write a simple bullet point list planning each of your paragraphs. Make a note of any interesting language technique ideas that spring to mind. This will really help make he most of your writing time. How to revise for your AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 exam AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 Section B Question 5 – writing to present a viewpoint – spend 45 mins here Once you’ve read this revision guide you should have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the paper and what the examiner wants to see from you. Now you need to practice the skills we’ve discussed in this guide. The best way to do that is by doing as many past and specimen exam questions as possible. You can find all of the available past AQA exam papers here.
That meant I had 12 weeks of high-quality additional provision planned that could accommodate 60+ students a week. I also gave over one hour of directed department time to the planning of these lectures.Teachers are naturally kind, and in our kindness we’ll give students safety blankets. It used to be that if they didn’t revise, they would have at least had these last few lessons to help plug the gaps. Secondary Year 6 leavers - Covid-safe transition activities and ideas It's been a chaotic year but Year 6 children still deserve the best ending to their primary journey
