1. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education These materials have been designed to be reproduced for internal circulation, research and teaching or training purposes. They can be reproduced for free provided that this material is acknowledged as Crown copyright, reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context. Adaptation of these materials for other languages is permissible, providing the original source is acknowledged. New GCSE writing LinkedUp Project: Relevant and motivating approaches to languages

2. N EW GCSE Writing © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme.

3. AQA Criteria: Content Range of Language Accuracy

4. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme. E DEXCEL 30 marks awarded for Communication and content 20 marks awarded for Knowledge and Application of Language (KAL) 10 marks awarded for Accuracy

5. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme. OCR- WHAT GRADE IS THIS ? (I T ’ S AN A) Candidates convey information and narrate events. They express and explain ideas and points of view. They write for different purposes using a variety of vocabulary, structures and verb tenses. Their spelling and grammar are generally accurate and the message is clear although there may still be some errors, especially when candidates use more complex structures.

6. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme. E XAMINERS ’ REPORTS Range of structures need to be used Verb forms key- subjunctive not in spec Idiom = venir de, depuis, avoir/faire = grammar/trigger phrases Imaginative language needed, if.... Not too descriptive - challenge Clarification on use of exercise books during prep YES Expression and justification is vital – extended opinions

7. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme. S O ? I MPLICATIONS Avoid writing ‘frames’ There MAY be errors in work Show off factor Stick to word limits Quality versus quantity Good use of 40 words Tenses add to variety