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Eden Boys’ School, Preston
Year 11 Curriculum and Assessment Guidance for Pupils and Parents
2021 - 2022
Nurturing today’s young people,
inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.
Our Curriculum
Our aim at Eden Boys’ School is simple – we want to provide the best possible education for you in the most secure Islamic
environment.
We will help you to achieve your goals, dreams and ambitions. With all of this in mind, our curriculum is designed around the
In return we want you to turn up every day, on time and with following principles:
the right attitude to aim for the best possible standards in your
studies; both at home and in school, as well as work to your full • Essential subject knowledge and terminology are
potential in all your subjects. carefully sequenced year-on-year
• Key subject skills and subject concepts are introduced
sequentially and logically
The curriculum that you will study during your five years with
us is highly ambitious, academic and rounded in order to give • Content and coverage are planned to enable progress
you the best possible chance to succeed. Our focus is to ensure to be demonstrated and measured
that you learn and make progress throughout your time here. • Age-related expectations can be defined (i.e. what
We aim to develop you as a whole person through Faith and subject learning should be mastered in each year)
Character Education, enrichment and Leadership Development • ‘Catch-up and keep up’ is a driving principle of the
opportunities. We believe that this broad and rigorous curriculum design
curriculum will best equip you for pathways that lead to Your teachers are skilled in ensuring that learning is planned to
university, the professions and success in whatever career you build on prior learning. They use a range of strategies to ensure
eventually choose. We are determined that you will be able to that you remember what you have previously been taught and
compete on equal terms with pupils from the most privileged further develop these skills and knowledge. These strategies
circumstances. include:
The curriculum is a five-year progression model. It is carefully • Constantly referring to previous learning – e.g. starters,
designed, sequenced and planned so that you know more, plenaries and discourse during lesson
remember more, and are able to do more across the five years.
• Engaging in lots of learning talk
• Vocabulary acquisition and explicit teaching of tier 3
vocabulary from year 7 onwards
• Providing you with time to independently apply your
knowledge to different contexts, drawing on prior
learning
• Using cumulative, age appropriate tests judiciously to
inform planning and identify gaps
New GCSEs and New Grading What grade is expected at the end of each year?
The tale below shows how the new 9 - 1 grades compare with the ‘old’ A* - G grades: Based on your primary school results, progress in Year 10 and overall ability level at the end of Year 10, your
target grade will be reviewed and you will be set a challenging target for each subject at the start of the
New GCSE grade Old GCSE grade Notes year.
9 A* A grade 9 is a high A*.
Y7 Starting Grade Y7 Target Grade Y8 Target Grade ‘New’ GCSE Target
8 A*/A A grade 8 is a low A* or high A.
(Y9 onwards)
7 A A grade 7 is a low or mid A.
4c 4a 5b 9
6 B A grade 6 is a high B.
3a 4b 5c 8
5 B/C A grade 5 is a low B or high C. This is the minimum grade for a
‘strong pass’. 3b 4c 4a 7
4 C A grade 4 is a low or mid C. 3c 3a 4b 7
3 D/E A grade 3 is a D grade or high grade E. 2a 3b 4c 6
2 E/F A grade 2 is a low grade E or high grade F. 2b 3c 3a 6
1 F/G A grade 1 is a low F or G grade. 2c 2a 3b 5
1a 2b 3c 5
What grade do I need in the new How the Grading System Works at 1b 2c 2a 4
GCSEs? KS4 (Years 9 - 11) 1c 1a 2b 4
To match our country’s GCSEs with the best • 9 - 1 grades continue to be used - the highest - 1b 2c 3
education systems in the world, the Government possible grade is a Grade ‘9’ and the lowest is a
has raised expectations of what counts as a ‘secure Grade ‘1’.
pass’. In the new GCSEs: How will my progress be reported during the year?
• You started each of your GCSE courses in Year 9.
• A grade ‘5’ is needed to achieve a ‘strong pass’. During the year, you will complete regular tests and exam papers in each of your subjects. These tests will
Pupils who previously achieved a low grade ‘C’ • In each subject, a target is set for the end of the help the teacher to predict the grade you will achieve at the end of the course.
would only receive a Grade ‘4’ in the new system, GCSE course. At the start of each half-term, we will send a report card home. For each subject, the report card will show:
so this means that it will be harder for pupils to
achieve a ‘strong pass’ in the new GCSEs. • For each subject, the half-termly report card will
• The target grade - this is the grade you should aim to achieve in the subject by the end of the GCSE
predict what you will achieve at the end of the
• At least a grade ‘6’ is needed if you wish to study course.
GCSE course.
A Level courses after their GCSEs. For some A • The predicted grade - this is the grade your teacher thinks you will achieve in the subject at the end of
Level courses, a grade ‘7’ is needed. • A Grade ‘5’ is the minimum grade needed for a
the GCSE course (based on your current progress).
‘strong pass’.
• Only the very, very brightest pupils will get a • These grades will use the new 9 - 1 grading system.
Grade ‘9’ in each subject. • A Grade ‘6’ is the minimum grade needed to
study A Levels.
The new grading system • Some A Level subjects may need a Grade ‘7’.
In September 2016, we introduced a new single
grading system for all pupils. We continue to refine
this in light of updated reforms. The information
alongside explains how the new single grading
system applies to you.
Year 11 Learning Journey in: English 6 Mathematics (Higher) 8 Mathematics (Foundation) 9 Science 10 PSHE 11 French 12 History 14 Geography 15 PE (Edexcel GCSE) 16 Art 18 PE (Core) 20 Revision Tips & Techniques 22 Revision Plan 44 * Please note the long term plans are subject to change. * In each of your subjects, you will complete a full mock paper over the Autumn Term and again over the Spring Term
English Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks)
Key Skills Reading: Reading: Reading: Reading: Re-visit key skills from throughout
Literal and inferential Read fluently, and with good Literal and inferential Read fluently, and with good the year.
comprehension. understanding, a wide range of comprehension. understanding, a wide range of
texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st
Critical reading. centuries including literary non- Critical reading. centuries including literary non-
fiction as well as other writing fiction as well as other writing
Evaluation of a writer’s choice such as reviews and journalism. Evaluation of a writer’s choice such as reviews and journalism.
of vocabulary, grammatical and of vocabulary, grammatical and
structural features. Read and evaluate texts critically. structural features. Read and evaluate texts critically
and make comparisons between
Analysis of language and Writing: Analysis of language and texts.
structure. Use knowledge gained from wide structure.
reading to inform and improve Summarise and synthesise
Writing: writing. Writing: information or ideas from texts.
Producing clear and coherent Producing clear and coherent
text. Write effectively and coherently text. Writing:
using Standard English Write effectively and coherently
Accurate Standard English: appropriately. Accurate Standard English: using Standard English
accurate spelling, punctuation accurate spelling, punctuation appropriately.
and grammar. Use grammar correctly and and grammar.
punctuate and spell accurately. Use grammar correctly and
punctuate and spell accurately.
Acquire and apply a wide
vocabulary, alongside a Acquire and apply a wide
knowledge and understanding vocabulary, alongside a
of grammatical terminology, and knowledge and understanding
linguistic conventions for reading, of grammatical terminology, and
writing and spoken language. linguistic conventions for reading,
writing and spoken language.
Key Content Literature Paper 2: Language Paper 1: Exploration in Literature Paper 1: Language Paper 2: Revise key content for both
Modern play creative reading and writing ACC and Macbeth revision. Writer’s viewpoint and English Language and Literature.
(An Inspector Calls). Section A and B revision. perspectives.
Anthology Poetry (Power and Section A and Section B.
Unseen poetry. ACC revision. Conflict 8 remaining poems
+ revision of poems studied in
Year 10).
6English Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks)
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, Understanding of the consequences of their behaviour and actions. Sense of enjoyment and
Cultural Theme (SMSC) others and the world around them. Interest in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and fascination in learning about
Fundamental British Use of imagination and creativity in learning. ethical issues and ability to understand and appreciate the viewpoints themselves, others and the world
Values (FBV) Rule of Law. of others on these issues. around them.
Individual Liberty. Democracy. Use of imagination and creativity
Mutual Respect. in learning.
Tolerance of others. Understanding of the
consequences of their behaviour
and actions.
Interest in investigating and
offering reasoned views about
moral and ethical issues and
ability to understand and
appreciate the viewpoints of
others on these issues.
Rule of Law.
Individual Liberty.
Democracy.
Mutual Respect.
Tolerance of others.
Key Assessment MP1: AIC context retention quiz. MP1: Language Paper 1 Section A. MP1: ACC and Macbeth retention. MP1: Paper 2 section A. Weekly Exam Questions and recall
Objectives and Suggested quizzes and completion of whole
Assessments MP2: AIC essay question. MP2: Language Paper 1 Section B. MP2: Anthology poetry MP2: Paper 2 section B Letter/ GCSE Exam papers.
comparison. Speech.
AP1: English Literature Paper AP2: English Language Paper 1,
2 (AIC and unseen poetry (Full). AP3: Literature Paper 1 ACC and AP4: Language paper 2 (full).
questions). Macbeth.
Websites to help my learning: Visits to places that can help my learning:
www.sparknotes.com Wordsworth House in the Lake District
www.bbcbitesize.co.uk Globe Theatre in London
Massolit Stratford Upon Avon – the birthplace of Shakespeare
www.senecalearning.com Live theatre at The Lowry or Royal Exchange Manchester
7Mathematics Higher Tier Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks) Summer Two (7 wks)
Key Skills Confidence, Develop Fluency, Reason Mathematically & Problem Solving
G6 Geometry. G7 Geometry. Greater Depth. Greater Depth. Greater Depth. Greater Depth.
A5 Algebra. R2 Ratio & Proportion.
Key Content G6 Circle Theorems. G7 Vectors & Geometric Number. Number. Number. Number.
A5 More Algebra. Proof. Algebra. Algebra. Algebra. Algebra.
R2 Proportion & Graphs. Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Ratio, Proportion & Rates of
Change. Change. Change. Change.
Geometry & Measures. Geometry & Measures. Geometry & Measures Geometry & Measures.
Probability. Probability. Probability. Probability.
Statistics. Statistics. Statistics. Statistics.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and History of Mathematics. Individual Liberty. Tolerance.
Cultural Theme (SMSC) Making sense of the world around us. Rule of Law. Respect.
Fundamental British Shape patterns around the world.
Values (FBV) Islamic Art & Culture.
Rangoli Designs & Mandalas.
Key Assessment Half-term test Assessment Assessment Assessment GCSE Examination GCSE Examination
Objectives and Suggested (Cumulative) (Cumulative) (Cumulative) (Cumulative)
Assessments - N1, A1, S1, N2, G1, A2, G2, - N1, A1, S1, N2, G1, A2, G2, - N1, A1, S1, N2, G1, A2, G2, - N1, A1, S1, N2, G1, A2, G2,
G3, A3, P1, R1, G4, G5, S2, G3, A3, P1, R1, G4, G5, S2, G3, A3, P1, R1, G4, G5, S2, G3, A3, P1, R1, G4, G5, S2,
G6, A4 & A5 G6, A4, A5, G7 & R2 G6, A4, A5, G7 & R2 G6, A4, A5, G7 & R2
Websites that can help my learning: Visits to places that can help my learning:
www.hegartymaths.com Mosques
www.nrich.maths.org.uk Museum of Mathematics
www.methodmaths.com Bletchley Park
www.ukmt.org.uk National Space Centre
www.youtube.co.uk (Khan Academy) Mathematics in cities
8Mathematics Foundation Tier Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks) Summer Two (7 wks)
Key Skills Confidence, Develop Fluency, Reason Mathematically & Problem Solving
G6 Geometry. G7 Geometry. Greater Depth. Greater Depth. Greater Depth. Greater Depth.
A5 Algebra. R2 Ratio & Proportion.
Key Content A4 Quadratic Equations & N3 Fractions, Indices & A5 More Algebra. Number. Number. Number.
Graphs. Standard Form. Algebra. Algebra. Algebra.
G6 Perimeter, Area & G7 Congruence, Similarity & Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Ratio, Proportion & Rates of
Volume 2. Vectors. Change. Change. Change.
Geometry & Measures. Geometry & Measures. Geometry & Measures.
Probability. Probability. Probability.
Statistics. Statistics. Statistics.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Use of different number systems: Roman Numerals. Individual Liberty. Tolerance.
Cultural Theme (SMSC) Scholars e.g. Al-Khwarizmi, Diophantus. Rule of Law. Respect.
Fundamental British
Values (FBV)
Key Assessment Half-term test Assessment Assessment Assessment GCSE Examination GCSE Examination
Objectives and Suggested (Cumulative) (Cumulative) (Cumulative) (Cumulative)
Assessments - N1, A1, S1, N2, A2, G1, S2, - N1, A1, S1, N2, A2, G1, S2, - N1, A1, S1, N2, A2, G1, S2, - N1, A1, S1, N2, A2, G1, S2,
G2, A3, G3, R1, G4, P1, R2, G2, A3, G3, R1, G4, P1, R2, G2, A3, G3, R1, G4, P1, R2, G2, A3, G3, R1, G4, P1, R2,
G5, A4, G6 & N3 G5, A4, G6, N3, G7 & A5 G5, A4, G6, N3, G7 & A5 G5, A4, G6, N3, G7 & A5
Websites that can help my learning: Visits to places that can help my learning:
www.mymaths.co.uk Mosques
www.nrich.maths.org.uk Museum of Mathematics
www.mathsisfun.com Bletchley Park
www.vle.mathswatch.com/vle/ National Space Centre
www.youtube.co.uk (Khan Academy) Mathematics in cities
9Science Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks)
Key Skills Mathematical skills, practical skill, Mathematical skills, practical skill, Mathematical skills, practical skill, Mathematical skills, practical skill, Mathematical skills, practical skill,
scientific enquiry, exam technique scientific enquiry, exam technique scientific enquiry, exam technique scientific enquiry, exam technique scientific enquiry, exam technique
and application skills. and application skills. and application skills. and application skills. and application skills.
Key Content Biology Paper 2 Topics: Biology Paper 1 Topics: Biology Paper 2 Topics: Biology Paper 1 Topics: Biology: GCSE Revision.
Animal coordination & control, Key concepts in Biology, Cells Animal coordination & control, Key concepts in Biology, Cells
Exchange and transport in & control, Genetics, Natural Exchange and transport in & control, Genetics, Natural Chemistry: GCSE Revision.
animals, Plant structure & selection. animals, Plant structure & selection.
function, Ecosystems and material function, Ecosystems and material Physics: GCSE Revision.
cycles. Chemistry Paper 1 Topics: cycles. Chemistry Paper 1 Topics:
Atomic structure & Bonding, Atomic structure & Bonding,
Chemistry Paper 2 Topics: Chemical changes, Separating Chemistry Paper 2 Topics: Chemical changes, Separating
Key concepts in Chemistry & The mixtures and Electrolytic Key concepts in Chemistry & The mixtures and Electrolytic
Periodic Table, Rates of reaction, Processes & Reversible reactions. Periodic table, Rates of reaction, Processes & Reversible reactions.
Fuels & Earth Science. Fuels & Earth Science.
Physics Paper 1 Topics: Physics Paper 1 Topics:
Physics Paper 2 Topics: Forces & motion, Energy, Waves, Physics Paper 2 Topics: Forces & motion, Energy, Waves,
Forces and their effects and Light & the EM Spectrum, Forces and their effects and Light & the EM Spectrum,
forces doing work, Electricity, Radioactivity. forces doing work, Electricity, Radioactivity.
Magnetism and the Particle Magnetism and the Particle
Model. Model.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and SMSC – Moral & Social Development. SMSC – Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Development. SMSC – Cultural Development.
Cultural Theme (SMSC)
Fundamental British FBV – Respect, Tolerance & Individual Liberty. FBV – Rule of Law, Tolerance, Social Responsibility. FBV – Respect & Social
Values (FBV) Responsibility.
Key Assessment Paper 2 Biology Paper 1 Biology Paper 2 Biology Paper 1 Biology Final GCSE Exams
Objectives and Suggested Paper 2 Biology Paper 1 Chemistry Paper 2 Biology Paper 1 Chemistry Paper 1 Biology
Assessments Paper 2 Physics Paper 1 Physics Paper 2 Physics Paper 1 Physics Paper 1 Chemistry
Paper 1 Physics
Websites that can help my learning: Visits to places that can help my learning:
http://www.samlearning.com/examrevision/index.html Blackpool Zoo
BBC Bitesize www.bbc.co.uk/revision Manchester Museum of Science & Industry
GCSE bitesize revision www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ MAGNA Science Adventure Centre
Learn www.learnthings.co.uk Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
S-Cool www.s-cool.co.uk Go Ape Rivington
www.studysuccess.co.uk iFLY Manchester
www.gcse.com
Revision time www.revisiontime.com
Creative Chemistry: www.creative-chemistry.org.uk
10PSHE Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks)
Key Skills Health and Wellbeing: Relationships: Living in the Wider World:
Being Safe. Sexual Relationships and Health. Careers.
Key Content Drugs. Intimacy. CV Skills.
Alcohol. Miscarriage Unplanned Pregnancy. Employment.
Smoking. Parenting. Interview Skills.
Pornography. Fertility and STIs. Networking.
Cancer. Resilience.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Tolerance & Respect.
Cultural Theme (SMSC) Liberty.
Fundamental British Fairness.
Values (FBV) Freedom of Association.
Social Responsibility.
Rule of Law.
Key Assessment AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
Objectives and Suggested concepts, terms, and issues. concepts, terms, and issues. concepts, terms, and issues.
Assessments
AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding to contexts and AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding to contexts and AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding to contexts and
actions. actions. actions.
Active citizenship questions: questions on the citizenship Active citizenship questions: questions on the citizenship Active citizenship questions: questions on the citizenship
action of others and themselves. action of others and themselves. action of others and themselves.
11French Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks)
Key Skills Deduce meaning from a range Photo card (F). Role Play. Demonstrate spontaneity Demonstrate spontaneity
of detailed passages using three by asking unsolicited by asking unsolicited
tenses. 40 word question (F). Photo card. questions, responding to questions, responding to
unexpected questions and points unexpected questions and points
Sentences to translate into French General conversation. of views and expanding answers. of views and expanding answers.
(F).
Use familiar language creatively. Use familiar language creatively.
90 word question (F/H).
Use less common language and Use less common language and
150 word question (H). more complex grammatical more complex grammatical
structures to create interest. structures to create interest.
Paragraph to translate into French
(H). Combining five tenses. Combining five tenses.
Key Content Skills work – Listening Skills work – Writing and Skills work – Speaking Revision Speaking Exam Preparation
Translation • School. • General conversation.
Themes 1-3 in exam style formats Themes 1-3 in exam style formats: • Education post 16. • Role play.
• Family and free time. Themes 1-3 in exam style formats: • Family and free time.
• Jobs, careers and ambitions. • Photocard.
• Home and local area. • Family and free time. • Home and local area.
• Me, my family and friends.
• Jobs and future employment. • Home and local area. • Jobs and future employment.
• Technology in everyday life.
• Social and global issues. • Jobs and future employment. • Social and global issues.
• School and post 16. • Social and global issues. • School and post 16. il faut/il est interdit de.
• School and post 16. The imperative.
Conditional tense.
The subjunctive.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Promoting healthy lifestyle and sports ethic. Appreciation of different cultures. Community cohesion, living
Cultural Theme (SMSC) Values of solidarity. Respect and Tolerance. together.
Fundamental British Exploring cultural diversity. Understand and appreciate
Values (FBV) viewpoints of others.
Social responsibility.
12French Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks)
Key Assessment Reading, Listening and Writing Reading, Listening and Writing Speaking: Reading, Listening and Writing GCSE Exams
Objectives and Suggested Reading: Reading: Photo card stimulus. Reading:
Assessments Mixture of English and TL rubrics. Mixture of English and TL rubrics. Mixture of English and TL rubrics.
Role play.
Non-verbal and extended answer Non-verbal and extended answer Non-verbal and extended answer
tasks. tasks. General Conversation. tasks.
Translation into English. Translation into English. Translation into English.
Listening: Listening: Listening:
Mixture of English and TL rubrics. Mixture of English and TL rubrics. Mixture of English and TL rubrics.
Responses mainly non-verbal with Responses mainly non-verbal with Responses mainly non-verbal with
one extended answer task. one extended answer task. one extended answer task.
Writing and Translation Writing and Translation Writing and Translation
Photo card stimulus. Photo card stimulus. Photo card stimulus.
Short passage in response to Short passage in response to Short passage in response to
bullet point stimulus. bullet point stimulus. bullet point stimulus.
Extended writing task(s). Extended writing task(s). Extended writing task(s).
Websites that can help my learning: Visits to places that can help my learning:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/french/ Alliance Française at the French Embassy (cultural events)
http://www.linguascope.com Trip to France
https://www.memrise.com/
13History Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks) Summer Two (7 wks)
Key Skills AO1, 2, 3 & 4 AO1, 2 & 3 AO1, 2 & 4 AO1, 2 & 3 AO1, 2 & 4 N/A
Key Content Resource pack for the Conflict and Tension America Expansion and Britain Health and the Norman England 1066-1200 N/A
2022 historic environment 1918-39 Revision: Paper 1 consolidation 1840-95 People Revision: Revision
specified site: Castle Acre Part B Revision: Paper 1 Part A Paper 2 Part A Paper 2 Part B
Priory.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Fairness. Freedom of thought.
Cultural Theme (SMSC) Liberty. Freedom of speech.
Fundamental British Freedom of thought. Democracy.
Values (FBV) Freedom of speech. The Rule of Law.
Key Assessment AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key features and characteristics of the period studied.
Objectives and Suggested AO2: Explain and analyse historical events and periods studied using second-order historical concepts.
Assessments AO3: Analyse, evaluate and use sources (contemporary to the period) to make substantiated judgements, in the context of historical events studied.
AO4: Analyse, evaluate and make substantiated judgements about interpretations (including how and why interpretations may differ) in the context of historical events studied.
Students to complete AQA Students to complete AQA Students to complete AQA Students to complete AQA Students to complete AQA EOY exam.
Paper 2: Section B. Paper 1. Paper 1 & 2. Paper 1 & 2. Paper 1 & 2.
Q1&2 – Sample material Paper 1 Paper 1 Paper 1 Full Paper 1
Paper 1 Part A: Part A: Causes of US Civil Part A: Paper 1 & 2 2020 GCSE
Q3 – 2018 Paper Indian Wars – Battle of the War, Homesteaders, Indian Consequences of US Civil paper.
Q4 – Modified to meet Little Big Horn, Problems of changes, Reasons for War, Native America Vs
specific site Travel – Early settlers, migration pre-1840. White-attitudes to Buffalo
Effects of Manifest Destiny. Part B: The Saar, League of 49ers, Farming Great Plains.
Causes of US Civil War. Nations over time, Aims of Part B: Abysinnia,
Part B: Peacemeakers at Versailles Rhineland, Failure of the
Reactions to the Treaty of Appeasement – Causes of LoN, Treaty of Versailles –
Versailles, Manchuria (LoN), WWII. final terms.
Nazi Soviet Pact. Paper 2 Paper 2
Part A: Vaccination, Part A: Renaissance
Anaesthetics, Black Death Pioneers, Surgery –
Vs Cholera, Religion – antiseptics, Development
development of medicine. of Penicillin , Government
Part B: Domesday Book , – Public Health.
Kings and Church, Towns, Part B: Changes to Village
Castle Acre Priory. life, Education, William
and Baron relationship –
rebellions, Hastings.
Websites that can help my learning: Visits to places that can help my learning:
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/gcse/history-8145 Battle Abbey Hastings – East Sussex, Houghton Tower – Lancashire, The Harris Museum –
Conflict and Tension 1918-39: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwh/ir1/ , http://www.johndclare.net/ Preston, Imperial War Museum – Manchester, Stoneyhust College – Lancashire,
America 1840-95: http://www.revisegcsehistory.co.uk/downloads/complete-notes/The%20American%20West.pdf (please International Slavery and Maritime Museum – Liverpool, Lancashire Infantry Museum,
note that ‘The Cattle Industry’ and ‘Law and Order’ will NOT be assessed on your gcse paper) https://www.activehistory. Fulwood Barracks – Preston.
co.uk/Miscellaneous/menus/Year_9/american_civil_war/American_Civil_War.htm
14Geography Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks)
Key Skills Economic understanding. Place and space understanding. Place and space understanding. Economic understanding. Place and space understanding.
Evaluation of key perspectives. Map skills. Map skills. Evaluation of key perspectives. Map skills.
Political understanding. Social, economic, political and Social, economic, political and Political understanding. Social, economic, political and
Evaluation of effectiveness environmental perspectives. environmental perspectives. Evaluation of effectiveness. environmental perspectives.
Knowledge of global Knowledge of global Knowledge of global
interrelationships. interrelationships. interrelationships.
Evaluation of effectiveness. Evaluation of effectiveness.
Key Content The challenge of Resource Water Management Revision Paper 3: Pre-release analysis Revision and GCSE Examinations
Management
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Interdependence, environmental Interdependence, environmental Interdependence, environmental Management ethics,
Cultural Theme (SMSC) ethics, international collaboration. ethics, international collaboration. ethics, international collaboration. environmental understanding,
Fundamental British social implications, conflict and
Values (FBV) politics.
Key Assessment End of unit tests assess content cumulatively throughout the GCSE course and cover the four assessment objectives (AO) of: GCSE Exam
Objectives and Suggested AO1: Demonstrate knowledge of locations, places, processes, environments and different scales.
Assessments AO2: Demonstrate geographical understanding of: concepts and how they are used in relation to places, environments and processes; the
interrelationships between places, environments and processes.
AO3: Apply knowledge and understanding to interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical information and issues to make judgements.
AO4: Select, adapt and use a variety of skills and techniques to investigate questions and issues and communicate findings.
End of unit test End of unit test End of unit test End of unit test
APP feedback APP feedback APP feedback APP feedback
1x classwork 1x classwork 1x classwork 1x classwork
1x homework 1x homework 1x homework 1x homework
Websites that can help my learning: Visits to places that can help my learning:
http://www.geographyalltheway.com Ecosystems: Blackpool Zoo, Brockholes
Urban Environments: Bristol Regeneration Zone, Liverpool Albert Dock
15PE (Edexcel GCSE) Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks)
Key Skills Students will complete their Students will demonstrate the Students will be able to explain Students will demonstrate Mastery of knowledge – For all
6-week training programme ability to constructively evaluate how a range of factors can a secure knowledge and topics delivered in GCSE PE (AO1).
and produce a training record the strengths, weaknesses and affect the participation levels understanding of the key content
form to evaluate each session. success of their personal exercise of different groups in sport and within the movement analysis Students will demonstrate the
In addition, they will be able to programme, justifying its impact physical activity. In addition, they unit of work. Furthermore, they ability to apply their knowledge
effectively monitor their PEP, on performance. (Coursework will be able to evaluate the impact will be able to identify and apply to a range of exam tasks/sporting
making any appropriate changes/ – worth 10% of overall GCSE PE of commercialisation, the media a specific lever system or plane/ contexts (AO2).
amendments if needed. grade). and sponsorship on sport, the axis of movement to a range of
sponsors, athletes and spectators. sporting actions. Students will be able to analyse
Students will be able to evaluate Students will demonstrate and evaluate a range of topics in
the impact of sport and physical a secure knowledge and GCSE PE (AO3).
activity on the body systems, understanding of the key topics
explaining a range of long-term within the sports psychology unit
effects/adaptations to training. of work. In addition, they will be
Moreover, students will be able to able to apply their understanding
identify a range of sports injuries of the content to a wide range of
and the prevention measures that sporting scenarios/exam-based
reduce their risk. Students will activities.
demonstrate a secure knowledge
of a range of PED’s and will be
able to evaluate their impact on
sports performance.
Key Content Personal Exercise Programme Completion of the “Evaluation” of Socio-cultural influences in sport Movement Analysis (Component Revision, reflection and mastery
(PEP) - Completion of section 1: the PEP. and physical activity (Component 1): Content includes the delivery of all GCSE PE topics.
“Aim and Planning Analysis.” 2). Content includes the delivery of the following topics:
Sport Psychology (Component 2). of the following topics: • Lever systems. Further development of exam
Carrying out and monitoring the Content to include the delivery of • Engagement patterns in sport • Planes and axes of movement. technique.
PEP: Completion of the Personal the following topics: and physical activity (socio-
• Mechanical advantage.
Exercise Programme (6-week • Mental rehearsal. cultural influences). Continued focus on/mastery
training plan and training record • Goal setting. • Sporting behaviours. of longer mark questions and
forms). the achievement of assessment
• SMART targets. • Commercialisation, Revision, reflection and mastery objectives 1,2 and 3 (AO1/AO2/
• The classifications of skill. sponsorship and the media in of all GCSE PE topics.
Reflection/mastery of the physical AO3).
sport.
training unit of work. • Types of feedback.
Long term effects of exercise/ Development of exam
• Types of practice.
adaptations to training. Practical assessment – GCSE PE technique/9-mark mastery.
Types of injury in sport/ injury • Types of guidance. practical moderation.
prevention. Performance
enhancing drugs (PED’s). Practical assessment – Rock
Climbing.
16PE (Edexcel GCSE) Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks)
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Students will further enhance their understanding of health, fitness and Students will understand the factors that affect participation levels Students will further enhance
Cultural Theme (SMSC) legislation in sport. in sport based on an individual’s needs. Furthermore, students will their knowledge and
Fundamental British Students will understand the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle understand the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle and will understanding of health, fitness
Values (FBV) and a range of feelings and emotions that athletes may experience understand the rules and laws associated with a performer’s behaviour and legislation in sport.
during sports performance. They will also understand the strategies in sport. Moreover, students will understand the cultural differences
that athletes may use to support their performance in sport. In addition, associated with sport and physical activity.
students will understand the importance of cooperative skills and the
social aspects associated with sport.
Key Assessment PEP – The Personal Exercise Personal Exercise Programme Assessed classwork and Assessed classwork and Formal Examinations:
Objectives and Suggested Programme is worth 10% of the (PEP) – Formal assessment homework tasks. homework tasks.
Assessments students overall grade in GCSE PE Paper 1 – Fitness and Body
and is marked out of 20. Systems (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Assessed classwork and End of unit assessment (AP3): End of unit assessment (AP4):
homework tasks. Component 1 Examination Exam is worth 36% of the overall
Component 1 Examination
Assessed classwork and (Fitness and Body Systems). GCSE PE grade and is marked out
(Fitness and Body Systems).
homework tasks. of 90.
End of unit assessment (AP2): Component 2 Examination
Component 2 Examination (Health and Performance) .
End of unit assessment (AP1): (Health and Performance). Paper 2 – Health and
Component 1 Examination Performance (1 hour and 15
(Fitness and body systems). minutes). Exam is worth 24% of
the overall GCSE PE grade and is
marked out of 70.
Websites that can help my learning: Visits to places that can help my learning:
www.brianmac.co.uk Sports Stadiums/facilities
www.teachpe.co.uk Professional sporting events
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2009.html Outdoor Education centres
BBC Bitesize - GCSE Physical Education (Edexcel) Sports Museums
www.getrevising.co.uk Sports centres
YouTube – GCSE PE related videos (as instructed by class teachers) The Edexcel 9-1 GCSE PE Revision Conference
17Art Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks) Summer Two (7 wks)
Key Skills Developing Ideas: Consolidation of skills to Unit 2: Externally set assignment.
• Linking the artists produce a final piece.
studied to the AQA will provide a separate externally set assignment for each title, each with seven different starting points. Students
observational drawings. must select and respond to one starting point from their chosen title. The externally set assignment provides students
• Creativity and originality. with the opportunity to demonstrate, through an extended creative response, their ability to draw together different
areas of knowledge, skills and/or understanding in response to their selected starting point.
The extended creative response must explicitly evidence students’ ability to draw together different areas of knowledge,
Observational Drawing /
skill and/or understanding from initial engagement with their selected starting point through to their realisation of
Recording:
intentions in the 10 hours of supervised time.
• Photography.
Students must ensure that the total submission for Component 2 evidences coverage of all four assessment objectives
• Photo editing. and evidence of drawing activity and written annotation.
• Observational drawing. (given to students on/after 2nd January)
Key Content AO3 AO4 Start externally set unit: AO2/3 AO3/4 N/A
• Experiment with a range • Final piece of work. AO1
of media. • Meaningful informed
• Linking techniques to response.
artist themes. • Body of work.
AO3
• Ideas.
• Observational drawing.
• Linking to artists.
• Developing.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Participation in the arts.
Cultural Theme (SMSC) Use of imagination and creativity in students learning.
Fundamental British Willingness to reflect on their experiences – draft, redraft and refine/self/peer assessment/critique.
Values (FBV) Due to the subjective nature of Art: respect for different people’s feelings and values.
Researching artists from different religious, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
How Art impacts on society.
Understanding and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped Art.
18Art Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks) Summer Two (7 wks)
Key Assessment 60% of GCSE 40% of GCSE EOY exam
Objectives and Suggested Internally assessed and externally moderated. Internally assessed and externally moderated. 10 hour controlled
Assessments Marked /24 against the following AO’s (/96 in total). Marked /24 against the following AO’s (/96 in total). assessment “exam”
completed late April.
What’s assessed? What’s assessed?
A portfolio that in total shows explicit coverage Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment Internally assessed: Early
of the four assessment objectives. It must paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives. May 2022.
include a sustained project evidencing
the journey from initial engagement to the AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of Final marks given to
realisation of intentions and a selection of sources. students: Mid May 2022.
further work undertaken during the student’s
course of study. AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate Marks submitted to exam
media, materials, techniques and processes. board: Late May 2022.
AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating
critical understanding of sources. AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses. Moderator visit: June 2022.
AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and
experimenting with appropriate media, materials, demonstrates understanding of visual language.
techniques and processes.
AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to
intentions as work progresses.
AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response
that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of
visual language.
19PE (Core) Long Term Plan | Year 11 | 2021-22
Autumn One (7 wks 2 days) Autumn Two (7 wks) Spring One (5.5 wks) Spring Two (6 wks) Summer One (6 wks)
Key Skills Students will learn, understand Students will learn, understand Students will learn, understand Students will learn, understand Students will learn, understand
and be able to perform advanced and be able to perform advanced and be able to perform advanced and be able to perform advanced and be able to perform advanced
skills/techniques within the game. skills/techniques within the game. skills/techniques within the game. skills/techniques within the game. skills/techniques within the game.
Students will be able to select and Students will be able to select and Students will be able to select and Students will be able to select and Students will be able to select and
apply a range of tactics to outwit apply a range of tactics to outwit apply a range of tactics to outwit apply a range of tactics to outwit apply a range of tactics to outwit
opponents. opponents. opponents. opponents. opponents.
Students will be able to self- Students will be able to self- Students will be able to self- Students will be able to self- Students will be able to self-
manage games-based activities manage games-based activities manage games-based activities manage games-based activities manage games-based activities
by organising, scoring and by organising, scoring and by organising, scoring and by organising, scoring and by organising, scoring and
officiating games. officiating games. officiating games. officiating games. officiating games.
Key Content Football – Competitive team Handball – Competitive team Options: Options: Options:
games. games. Football, Basketball, Table Tennis, Football, Basketball, Table Tennis, Football, Basketball, Table Tennis,
Badminton, Handball, Volleyball. Badminton, Handball, Volleyball. Badminton, Handball, Volleyball,
Advanced technical and tactical Advanced technical and tactical Cricket.
development. development.
Lifelong involvement in sport and Lifelong involvement in sport and Lifelong involvement in sport and
Conditioned game play. Conditioned game play. physical activity. physical activity. physical activity.
Advanced technical and tactical Advanced technical and tactical Advanced technical and tactical
development. development. development.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and To perform with an enthusiasm and enjoyment for sport by competing To perform with an enthusiasm and enjoyment for sport by competing To perform with an enthusiasm
Cultural Theme (SMSC) to your full potential. Students will develop their leadership and team- to your full potential. Students will develop their leadership and team- and enjoyment for sport by
Fundamental British working skills and a respect towards others. Students will develop a working skills and a respect towards others. Students will develop a competing to your full potential.
Values (FBV) greater understanding of the rules and laws of sports from differing greater understanding of the rules and laws of sports from differing Students will develop their
cultures. cultures. leadership and team-working
skills and a respect towards
others. Students will develop a
greater understanding of the rules
and laws of sports from differing
cultures.
Key Assessment Based on the ability of students Based on the ability of students Based on the ability of students Based on the ability of students Based on the ability of students
Objectives and Suggested to outwit opponents in the game to outwit opponents in the game to outwit opponents in the sport to outwit opponents in the sport to outwit opponents in the sport
Assessments of Football. of Handball. selected. selected. selected.
Ability to use a range of attacking Ability to use a range of attacking Ability to use a range of attacking Ability to use a range of attacking Ability to use a range of attacking
and defensive techniques with and defensive techniques with and defensive techniques with and defensive techniques with and defensive techniques with
competence, applying effective competence, applying effective competence, applying effective competence, applying effective competence, applying effective
tactics to outwit opponents. tactics to outwit opponents. tactics to outwit opponents. tactics to outwit opponents. tactics to outwit opponents.
Websites that can help my learning: Visits to places that can help my learning:
www.brianmac.co.uk, www.teachpe.co.uk, https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/physical-education-2009.html, Sports Stadiums/Facilities, Professional Sporting Events, Outdoor
BBC Bitesize – GCSE Physical Education (Edexcel), www.getrevising.co.uk, YouTube – GCSE PE related videos (as instructed by class teachers), Education Centres, Sports Museums, Sports Centres
GCSE Simplified, BBC Sport, Sky Sports
20Homework Timetable | Year 11 | 2021-22
11 E1 11 E2 11 B1 11 B2 11 P1
Science Science Science Science Science
Monday
English English English English English
Bedrock Bedrock Bedrock Bedrock Bedrock
Tuesday
Maths Maths Maths Maths Maths
Science Science Science Science Science
Wednesday
French French History / Geography History / Geography History / Geography
Options: Art, History, PE or Options: Art, History, PE or Options: Art, History, PE or Options: Art, History, PE or Options: Art, History, PE or
Geography Geography Geography Geography Geography
Thursday
History / Geography History / Geography History / Geography History / Geography History / Geography
Bedrock Bedrock Bedrock Bedrock Bedrock
Friday
Science Science Science Science Science
21Year 11 Revision Guidance
Why are exams important?
What’s the point of revising for them?
The exams that you sit this summer will matter – for you. They will decide To achieve great results, we must be prepared to give up things. We may
whether you get to go to study the A Level or BTEC course that you want need to give up social networking for a while, stop going out so frequently
and, ultimately, whether you enjoy the career of your choice. and watch a little less television. However, a little bit of sacrifice and time
now will mean a lot of happiness on results day in late August.
These exams are crucial. Not just to determine what you do next, but
to decide what you will be doing in another 10 years’ time. Doors of To help you to revise, each of your teachers have designed this revision
opportunity will open or they will close. guide for you. This will advise on what, how, when and how much to revise.
Your teachers will also provide you with revision resources (mind maps,
So that you do well in these exams, your teachers will work very hard over practice papers, flash cards etc). But, and I am repeating myself, they cannot
the next few months to deliver the learning, guide you on your revision and revise for you.
give you feedback on your practice exams. And, your parents will free you
up from the household chores, encourage and praise you when you do well So, no excuses. It’s over to you. I pray that the Almighty inspires you to work
and pray for your success. hard over the next few months, make the necessary sacrifices and strive to
do well in the exams…and rewards you fully for your efforts. Ameen.
However, there are two things that your parents and your teachers cannot
do for you. They cannot revise for you and they cannot sit the exams for
you. Over the next seven months, we want you to take responsibility for
your grades, work even harder in every lesson and put the time in to revise
at home. From the 1st October you have 26 school weeks to your first GCSE
exam on the 19th May; from this date you will take approximately 26 exams
over a four week period.
22Revision hints and tips for: English Mathematics Science French History Geography PE Art
English Language
Specification Overview
Paper 1: Paper 2:
NEA
Fiction Reading and Writing Non-fiction reading and writing
Written examination: Written examination: Written examination:
1 hour and 45 minutes 1 hour and 45 minutes 1 hour and 45 minutes
50% of the qualification 50% of the qualification 0% of the qualification
80 marks 80 marks
Hints & Tips
Paper 1 Paper 2
• This paper will have one fictional source and you will be asked to write a story or description. • This paper will have two non-fiction sources and you will be asked to argue your viewpoint in the
• Write down all your timings as soon you start. writing question.
• Read the contextual information, at the top, before you start reading the source. Read the source at • Write all your timings down as soon you start.
least three times. Then, read all the questions. [10 minutes] • Read the contextual information, at the top, before you start reading the sources. Read the sources at
least three times. Then, read all the questions. [15 minutes]
Q2 – Language [10 minutes]
• Choose the best quotations for quality analysis. Q2 – Summarising [10 minutes]
• Look for subtle changes in the extract. • The question will be specific - make sure your quotations match the focus of the question.
• Contextualise quotations for analysis that makes sense. • Move beyond the quotation for a good inference: don’t repeat the quotation.
• Always state the technique. If you’re unsure what the technique is, use ‘the word’ or ‘the phrase’. • Do NOT state techniques - this is the only question where you don’t need to state techniques.
• Look at how the focus of the question is developed. • Use comparative discourse markers.
• Do not write a lot on questions that are worth 8 marks - NEVER ask for more paper.
Q3 – Language [10 minutes]
• See Paper 1 hints and tips.
Q3 – Structure [15 minutes]
• Start off with an overview.
Q4 – Comparison [25 minutes]
• Split the text into: beginning, middle and end – look out for a cyclical structure.
• Start with the comparison.
• Look for changes in the source.
• Look out for how the writers’ attitudes develop.
• Choose the best quotations for quality explanations.
• Choose the best quotations for quality analysis.
• Write about why the events happen in that order - not what happens.
• Focus on the words and phrases.
• Contextualise quotations for analysis that makes sense.
Q4 – Evaluation [25 minutes]
• Refer to the statement. • Always state the technique. If you’re unsure what the technique is, use ‘the word’ or ‘the phrase’.
• Always state the technique. If you’re unsure what the technique is, use ‘the word’ or ‘the phrase’.
• Manage your time so that you have left enough time for Q4 and Q5 – these questions are worth the
most marks.
24English Language
Hints & Tips
Paper 1 Paper 2
Q5 – Imaginative Writing [40 minutes] Q5 – Writing to argue a viewpoint [40 minutes]
• Learn your ‘Scribbles’ sheet and spelling corrections in preparation for the exam. • Learn your ‘Scribbles’ sheet and spelling corrections in preparation for the exam.
• Plan your writing before you start. • Plan your writing before you start.
• Ensure your opening and closing link. • Ensure your opening and closing link.
• You MUST use paragraphs and discourse markers. • You MUST use paragraphs and discourse markers.
• You only need to use the picture as a ‘springboard’. • Write passionately.
• Ensure the tense is consistent. • Ensure the tense is consistent.
• Get the basics, like full stops, questions marks, correct. • Get the basics, like full stops, questions marks, correct.
• Vary punctuation. • Ensure the key feature of the form is included, for example, a title for an article.
• Use ambitious vocabulary correctly. • Use ambitious vocabulary correctly.
• Edit your writing. • Edit your writing.
How can I revise?
School Resources Useful Websites
• Language Revision Booklet. • http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/ Spelling, grammar and
• Complete past papers. punctuation
• Repeat past papers implementing the feedback you have been given. • http://blog.geoffbarton.co.uk/site/Blog/Entries/2017/5/1_Entry_1.html Extra reading
• https://mrhansonsenglish.wordpress.com/ Help
• https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mr+bruff+english+language/ Help
25English Literature
Specification Overview
Paper 1: Shakespeare and the Paper 2:
19th-Century Novel Modern Texts and Poetry
‘Macbeth’ and ‘A Christmas Carol’ ‘Blood Brothers’, ‘Power and Conflict Poetry’ and ‘Unseen Poetry’
Written examination: Written examination:
1 hour and 45 minutes 2 hours and 15 minutes
40% of the qualification 60% of the qualification
64 marks 96 marks
Hints & Tips
Paper 1 Paper 2
• Section A – ‘Macbeth’ extract-to-whole question. You should spend 50 minutes on this section. SPaG • Section A – ‘Blood Brothers’ – a choice of two questions. You will need to answer one. [50 minutes]
carries 4 marks. • Section B - Power and Conflict Poetry. A comparative essay question. One poem will be printed for
• Section B – ‘A Christmas Carol’ extract-to-whole question. You should spend 50 minutes on this you. [50 min]
section. • Section C – In the first question, you will be analysing an unseen poem. In the second question, you
will need to compare two unseen poems. [35 minutes]
AO1 – Text, Question and Quotations
• To deal with an ‘extract-to-whole’ question, consider how you would answer the essay and slot in the Section A – ‘Blood Brothers’
extract. • See Paper 1 hints and tips (AO1, AO2, AO3)
• Use the writer’s name throughout the essay.
• Plan a clear argument and ensure your essay then follows through with this. Section B – Power and Conflict Poetry
• Track the development of a character or theme when considering an argument. • See Paper 1 hints and tips (AO1, AO2, AO3) and…
• Consider subtleties in characterisation. • Think through comparisons and links. This may be through ideas or methods.
• Keep a tight focus on the question throughout your essay. • Integrate your comparison.
• Adapt your learning to the question. • Ensure your chosen poem answers the question.
• Embed short quotations.
Section C – Unseen Poetry: Question 1
• Use tentative language: perhaps, maybe, could.
• See Paper 1 hints and tips (AO1, AO2, AO3) and…
• Use the clues in the question and title to help with your understanding of the poem.
AO2 – Techniques and Analysis
• State literary techniques, such as: metaphor, irony, motif, symbolism, contrast, foreshadowing, pathetic • Ensure you have a good overall understanding of the whole poem before you start to unpick words
fallacy, dramatic irony, imagery, repetition, opening, juxtaposition, soliloquy, stage directions, setting, and phrases.
characterisation, exaggeration. • Handle the unseen poem in the same way that you would handle a Language source.
• Learn some key phrases from your analysis. • Use your knowledge of literature to discuss the writer’s ideas.
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