GCSE English Language 2017/18 Session 1 Today’s Learning Objectives: To find out about the centre, the course and your goals To find out about the new GCSE English Language programme Complete an initial assessment
Two papers Paper 1 – 1 fiction text to read and answer questions Write a description or a narrative Paper 2 – 2 non-fiction texts to read and answer questions. Write to present a point of view
Non-assessed element Speaking task: formal presentation recorded 5 – 10 minutes long respond to questions doesn’t affect overall grade
Icebreaker - Fact or fiction? Write 3 things about yourself which may not be known to the others in the group. Two are true and one is not. Take turns to read out the three ‘facts’ The rest of the group votes on which are true and false.
Initial Assessment Learning Objectives: Select and analyse language features Explain their effect on the reader Complete some extended writing
What do you want to achieve today?
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Plenary: Review Personal Learning Goals Fill in Session 1 of Weekly Target Review HOMEWORK!
Find out about a book from the fantasy or adventure genre Find out about a book from the fantasy or adventure genre. Be ready to feed back to the class (a few bullets or one paragraph only) Possible writers to explore: J.K. Rowling Neil Gaiman J.R.R Tolkein Terry Pratchett (etc!)