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Literacy
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Activity Booklet
Assessment in English
GCSE English Language:
GCSE English Literature:
Paper 2: Modern texts and poetry
What’s assessed:
Modern Texts – ‘An Inspector Calls’ (drama)
Poetry – AQA Anthology ‘Poems Past and Present’
Unseen Poetry
How it’s assessed:
2 hour and 15 minute written exam
96 marks
60% of GCSE
Questions:
Section A Modern texts: students will answer ONE essay question from a choice of two
on ‘An Inspector Calls’.
Section B Poetry: students will answer one COMPARATIVE question on one named
poem AND one other poem from the anthology cluster they have studied.
Section C Unseen poetry: Students will answer one question on one unseen poem AND
one question COMPARING this poem with a second unseen poem.
Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel
What’s assessed:
Shakespeare – ‘Romeo and Juliet’
The 19th-century novel – ‘Jekyll and Hyde’
How it’s assessed:
I hour and 45 minute written exam
64 marks
40% of GCSE
Questions:
Section A Shakespeare: students will answer one question on ‘Romeo and Juliet’. They
will be required to write in detail about an extract of the play and then to write about
the play as a whole.
Section B The 19th-century novel: students will answer one question on ‘Dr Jekyll and
Mr Hyde’. They will be required to write in detail about an extract of the play and then
to write about the play as a whole.
Spelling Rules
1. The i before e Rule
Usually spell i before e (believe), but spell e before i after a c (receive) and when the letters are pronounced as a long /a/ sound (neighbor).
2. The Final y Rule
Keep the y when adding an ending if the word ends in a vowel, then a y (delay-delayed), or if the ending begins with an i (copy-copying). Change the y to i when adding an ending if the word ends in a consonant, then a y (pretty-
prettiest).
3. The Silent e Rule
Drop the e (have-having) at the end of a syllable if the ending begins with a vowel. Keep the e (close-closely) when the ending begins with a consonant, has a soft /c/ or /g/ sound, then an “ous” or “able” (peaceable, gorgeous), or if it ends in “ee”, “oe”, or “ye” (freedom, shoeing, eyeing).
4. The Double the Consonant Rule
Double the consonant, when adding on an ending (permitted), if all three of
these conditions are met: 1. the last syllable has the accent (per / mit) 2. the last syllable ends in a vowel, then a consonant (permit). 3. the ending you add begins with a vowel (ed).
5. The Ending “an” or “en” Rule
End a word with “ance”, “ancy”, or “ant” (vacancy, arrogance) if the root before has a hard /c/ or /g/ sound or if the root ends with “ear” or “ure” (clearance,
insurance). End a word with “ence”, “ency”, or “ent” if the root before has a soft /c/ or /g/ sound (magnificent, emergency), after “id” (residence), or if the root ends with “ere” (reverence).
6. The “able” or “ible” Rule
End a word with “able” if the root before has a hard /c/ or /g/ sound (despicable, navigable), after a complete root word (teachable), or after a silent e (likeable). End a word with “ible” if the root has a soft /c/ or /g/ sound (reducible, legible), after an “ss” (admissible), or after an incomplete root word (audible).
7. The Ending “ion” Rule
Spell “sion” (illusion) for the final zyun sound or the final shun sound (expulsion,
compassion) if after an l or s. Spell “cian” (musician) for a person and “tion” (condition) in most all other cases.
8. The Plurals Rule
Spell plural nouns with an s (dog-dogs), even those that end in y (day-days) or
those that end in a vowel, then an o (stereo-stereos). Spell “es” after the sounds of /s/, /x/, /z/, /ch/, or /sh/ (box-boxes) or after a consonant, then an o (potato-potatoes). Change the y to i and add “es” when the word ends in a
consonant, then a y (ferry-ferries). Change the “fe” or “lf” ending to “ves” (knife-knives, shelf-shelves).
Their is alot of mistakes in this text how many
can you find. Most of them are taken from
the work I of just marked. You know have an
oportunity to correct the mistakes I
reccomend that you take you’re time and do
be carefull. Your approaching the end of year
11 and its important that you dont make to
many mistakes. It would be trajic if you
messed up in the exam because you should of
payed more attension!
Let's eat, grandma.
Let's eat grandma.
A woman without her man is nothing.
A woman: without her, man is nothing.
I like cooking cats and dogs.
I like cooking, cats and dogs.
Punctuation changes meaning
PEE
Paragraphs should be organised into a PEE structure and linked by connectives.
Nouns
Words that identify a person, idea or thing.
woman, tree, love, city, computer
‘Naming’ words
Types of noun
Common: refers to things in general friendship, dog, night, road, education Proper: a specific person/place/thing Edinburgh, Asia, Clare, Tuesday, Big Ben Concrete: something that exists physically dog, road, Asia, Big Ben, computer Abstract: intangible idea love, friendship, education, time Collective: groups of people or things audience, team, family, class
Adjectives
Words that are used to modify nouns.
small, quick, annoying, beautiful
‘Modifying’ words
Using adjectives Placed before a noun: I have brown hair. It was an interesting book. Placed after a link verb: This cake is delicious. The snow feels cold.
Verbs
Words that express the actions of a
person or thing.
run, breathe, grow, have, be
‘Doing’ words
Using verbs to describe… Actions: She is laughing. Events: It rained for days. Situations: We had a lovely time. Change: Children grow up quickly.
Adverbs
Gives information about a verb,
adjective or another adverb.
clearly, soon, hopefully, there, really
Using adverbs to describe… How something happens: We watched the match hopefully. When something happens: The film will be starting soon. Where something happens: We will set up the stage over there.
Pronouns
Used in place of a noun that is already
known.
I, you, we, her, mine, them, ours
Types of pronoun Subjective: subjects of verbs I, you, we, he, she, it, they Objective: objects of verbs/prepositions me, you, us, him, her, it, them Possessive: refer to something owned mine, yours, hers, his, ours, theirs Reflexive: refer back to subject of clause myself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves
Conjunctions
Used to connect phrases, clauses and sentences.
and, because, if, but, or, until
‘Joining’ words. Also called
‘connectives’
Using conjunctions Coordinating conjunctions: join items of equal importance You can have coffee or tea. Subordinating conjunctions: connect a subordinate clause to a main clause. I made a sandwich because I was hungry.
Finish labelling the following sentence:
I walked slowly to the shop to
buy some tea and milk.
Complete the passage with verbs from the box. Make sure the verb agrees (you may need to add –s) and use the correct tense (you may need to add –ed or -ing).
I ……………………….. out of the window this morning and ………………….. the postman …………………… up the drive. He …………………. and I ……………………. back. He …………………………. every morning. I ………………………. the post from the doorstep and …………………. a few letters. Bills again. It ………………….. like all we ever …………….. are bills.
pronoun
wave look wave collect see
get open walk seem wave
Language Devices Audit
Do you know the language devices? Tick those you do
and find about those you don’t.
• 1st, 2nd or 3rd person (narrative viewpoint)
• Directly addressing the reader (personal pronouns)
• Imperatives
• Rhetorical questions
• Register - Formal/Informal language
• Diction - Simple/Complex vocabulary
• Figurative Language & Imagery:
Similes/Metaphor/Personification etc.
• Word play & puns
• Alliteration
• Rhyme & Rhythm
• Anecdote & Allusion
• Slogan & Catchphrase
• Statistics & Facts
• Exaggeration & Hyperbole
• Repetition
• Humour
• Lists
• Emotive language
• Punctuation type
• Expert advice
• Short sentences
• Superlatives
• Adjectives and verbs
Use TiP ToP to add 4 paragraph breaks. Use the // symbol to add breaks.
To make the pastry, sift the flour, icing sugar and cocoa powder together in a bowl. Add the butter and rub together with your fingers until it matches the consistency of breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolks and mix with your fingers until it forms a soft paste. You may need to add a little iced water. You can do this in a food processor, pulsing the ingredients together if you prefer. Wrap the pastry in cling film and put in the fridge for at least 1 hr to rest. This can be made 2 days ahead. Take the pastry from the fridge and roll out on a lightly floured surface, to the thickness of a £1 coin. Use it to line a 23cm loose-based tart tin, making sure you work the pastry right into the crease and have it slightly overlapping the rim. Chill the pastry for 1 hr more. Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Line the chilled tart base with baking parchment, then fill with baking beans or rice and bake for 20 mins. Remove the pastry from the oven, take out the baking beans and parchment, and cook for a further 15-20 mins or until the base is crisp. Leave to cool. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to trim the excess pastry to leave a smooth edge. Spread the caramel over the base of the tart and place the whole thing in the freezer for at least 1 hr.
Showing similarity or adding a point Showing a difference or an opposite point of view
additionally
also
as well
even
furthermore
in addition
moreover
not only
similarly
alternatively contrastingly
differs from however
in contrast nevertheless
on the contrary
on the other hand
whereas
Useful websites:
Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/mrbruff/videos
GCSE Bitesize English Language:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zr9d7ty
GCSE Bitesize English Literature:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zckw2hv
Current Affairs
http://www.theguardian.com/uk
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices
Inspector Calls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vukp3EFVweQ
Romeo and Juliet
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/
Jekyll and Hyde
Google “Jekyll and Hyde pdf” for full text
http://www.heart-england.co.uk/assets/documents/learningzone/year-11/english/Study_Guide.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mQt5FreIiQ
19th Century Non-Fiction
http://www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/texts/context.html
There are also lots of useful podcasts on GCSE Pod.
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