EDEXCEL GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
N.B. The necessary resources can be accessed in the public drive: P:\Eng Lang
EXAM DATE: TUESDAY 6th JUNE 2017 – AM & MONDAY 12TH JUNE 2017 - AM
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Topic:
Suggested revision task
Week 1
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Extract from Persuasion
Identify a phrase from Lines 1–12 that tells you Louisa
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Extract from Persuasion
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Specimen Examination
Fiction Paper 1
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Specimen Examination
Fiction Paper 1
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could be badly injured. (1 mark)
Give two short quotations that convey Captain
Wentworth’s distress Lines 13–20. (2 marks)
How does the writer use language and structure in Lines
21–34 to show that Anne takes charge of the situation?
Support your points with detailed reference to the text.
(6 marks)
How effectively does the writer build up tension in this
whole extract?
Support your views with detailed reference to the text.
(15 marks)
Questions 1 – 3 of the examination paper.
Question 4 of the examination paper.
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Week 2
Topic:
Suggested revision task
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Paper 1 Section B –
Imaginative Writing
Week 3
Topic: P:\Eng
Lang\Fiction Paper 1
Suggested revision task
1
Paper 1 Section A – Reading
Fiction - Bleak House
Paper 1 Section A – Reading
Fiction - Bleak House
Paper 1 Section A – Reading
Fiction - Bleak House
Paper 1 Section A – Reading
Fiction - Bleak House
From lines 1 to 7, identify the phrase that explains the
street was dirty.
From lines 5-13, name two places where the fog was.
Write a story about an interesting journey. Use
ideas from The Dream Journey exercise to consciously
craft your writing.
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Paper 1 Section B –
Write about a time when you or someone you know had
Imaginative Writing
a challenging experience. Your response can be real or
imagined.
Sentence Structures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEG_3mGGQlk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiZ9HLDmMVs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCUvK9c8jH4
Paragraphs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbFSpwzVj8Y&list=
PLqGFsWf-P-cAs4w-AQ9_5izpACHpxM0HN&index=5
Don’t worry if some of the skills videos mention other examining boards: it’s the same
skill!
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3
4
How is language and structure used to describe the
setting?
In this extract, there is an attempt to create a negative
atmosphere. Evaluate how successfully this is achieved.
EDEXCEL GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
EXAM DATE: TUESDAY 6th JUNE 2017 – AM & MONDAY 12TH JUNE 2017 - AM
Week 4
1
Topic:
Paper 1 Section B –
Imaginative Writing
Suggested revision task
Describe a place – it could be a house or a wood or a
copse or an alley way – in your neighbourhood that no
one dares to go near.
2
Paper 1 Section B –
Write about a time when you, or someone you know, felt
Imaginative Writing
unfairly treated. Your response could be real or
imagined.
3
Spelling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHJA5rZOyeU&index
=9&list=PLqGFsWf-P-cAs4w-AQ9_5izpACHpxM0HN
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Technical Accuracy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECFDyuu0DKk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmot1t_g5lw
Don’t worry if some of the skills videos mention other examining boards: it’s the same
skill!
Week 5
Topic:
Suggested revision task
1
Paper 2 Section A – Reading
Non Fiction Texts – Bill
Bryson explores American
Life & Dave Gorman’s Tour of
America Paper 2.5
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Paper 2 Section A – Reading
Non Fiction Texts – Bill
Bryson explores American
Life & Dave Gorman’s Tour of
America Paper 2.5
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Paper 2
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Paper 2 Section A – Reading
Non Fiction Texts – Bill
Bryson explores American
Life & Dave Gorman’s Tour of
America Paper 2.5
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Paper 2
1. In lines 1 to 10 identify two reasons why places
started selling lunch to people.
2. Give one example in lines 26 to 32 of how the writer
uses language to show how people were excited about
the changes in mealtimes.
3. Analyse how the writer uses language and structure to
interest and engage readers.
4. Why didn’t Taylor’s diner have a Halloween display in
its window?
5. Give one example from lines 7 to 14 of how Dave
Gorman uses language to show how he enjoyed the
atmosphere in the diner.
6. Dave Gorman tries to engage the reader through the
way he describes what is happening in the diner and his
description of the owner.
7a. The two texts give information about American
restaurants and why people use them. What similarities
are there in the way the restaurants are described in
each text and how the restaurants are used?
7b. Compare how the writers of Text 1 and Text 2
present their ideas and information about old fashioned
American restaurants.
Week 6
Topic:
Suggested revision task
1
Paper 2 Section B –
Transactional Writing
2
Rhetorical Devices:
9 Your school has entered a competition called: ‘Britain’s
Best School Dinners’. Write a review of your school’s
canteen to be sent to the company running the
competition.
You could:
 explain what your school dinners are like
 describe the canteen or dining area
 explain why you think your school deserves to
win the prize
as well as any other ideas you might have.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAZB2PSm5UU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Mxud7yP9Y&index
=10&list=PLqGFsWf-P-cAs4w-AQ9_5izpACHpxM0HN
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EDEXCEL GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
EXAM DATE: TUESDAY 6th JUNE 2017 – AM & MONDAY 12TH JUNE 2017 - AM
Suggested revision task
Week 7 Topic:
1 In lines 3 to 15, identify two different types of tasks
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Paper 2 Section A – Reading
monitors might complete.
Non Fiction Texts – Frank
2 Give one example from lines 8 to 19 to demonstrate how
McCourt & Caroline Bentleythe writer uses language to show how monitors are
Davies on Teaching Paper 2.4
important in the classroom.
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3 Analyse how the writer uses language and structure to
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interest and engage readers.
2
Paper 2 Section A – Reading
Non Fiction Texts – Frank
McCourt & Caroline BentleyDavies on Teaching Paper 2.4
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Paper 2 Section A – Reading
Non Fiction Texts – Frank
McCourt & Caroline BentleyDavies on Teaching Paper 2.4
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Paper 2 Section B –
Transactional Writing
Week 8
1
Topic:
Paper 2 Section B –
Transactional Writing Informal Letter
N.B. Ignore the fact that the
video mentions A* = 8; the
skills are the same…
4 How many students might you expect to have in a single
class?
5 Give one example from lines 13 to 20 of how the writer
uses language to show that teaching requires real skill.
6 Bentley-Davies attempts to make the reader feel that
teaching is an interesting and challenging career choice.
Evaluate how successfully this is achieved.
7a The two texts show the points of view of different
teachers.
What similarities do Bentley-Davies and McCourt share in
these texts?
7b Compare how the writers of Text 1 and Text 2 present
their ideas and opinions about what teachers have to do to
be considered successful.
8 One of your relatives is thinking of becoming a teacher.
Write a letter to him/her in which you share your thoughts
about whether you think the job will suit them.
In your letter you could:
 explain your thoughts about what teaching is like
as a career
 describe what makes an effective teacher
 explain any challenges that you think they might
face
as well as any other ideas you might have.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hNzx-53Hr8
Suggested revision task
9 Your school has a vacancy for several new teachers.
Write an article for a local newspaper explaining what it
would be like for new teachers to work at your school.
You could write about:
 what is particularly good about your school
 what the benefits are in working there
 what students are looking for in a good teacher
as well as any other ideas you might have.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAZB2PSm5UU
English Literature Revision Links and ideas are found below:
ENGLISH LITERATURE
More resources are available here: P:\Eng. Lit. GCSE
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Week 1
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EXAM DATE: MONDAY 22nd MAY 2017 - AM & FRIDAY 26th MAY 2017 - AM
Topic: Shakespeare Paper 1 Suggested revision task
Section A
https://englishapp.pixl.org.uk/
Romeo and Juliet
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_liter
ature/dramaromeojuliet/
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/romeojuliet/
Macbeth
This allows you to access a sample of the actual
revision book that is very worth looking at:
https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome
-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF8#safe=strict&q=revision+Macbeth&*
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_liter
ature/dramamacbeth/
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/macbeth/
Much Ado About Nothing
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_liter
ature/dramamuchado/
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/muchado/
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Week 2
1
Topic: Post-1914 British Play
Paper 1 Section B
An Inspector Calls
Suggested revision task
https://englishapp.pixl.org.uk/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_liter
ature/dramainspectorcalls/
http://www.sparknotes.com/drama/an-inspector-calls/
2
Lord of the Flies
3
Anita and Me
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_liter
ature/proselordflies/
http://www.gradesaver.com/lord-of-the-flies/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_liter
ature/proseanitaandme/anita_me_context/revision/1/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_liter
ature/proseanitaandme/
https://www.educationumbrella.com/curriculumvital/guide-to-anita-and-me-by-meera-syal
Week 3
Topic:
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A Christmas Carol
2
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Suggested revision task
https://englishapp.pixl.org.uk/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/zcs8qty
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/christmascarol/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_liter
ature/prosejekyllhyde/
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/jekyll/
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ENGLISH LITERATURE
EXAM DATE: MONDAY 22nd MAY 2017 - AM & FRIDAY 26th MAY 2017 - AM
Suggested revision task
Topic: Poetry
Anthology (Conflict)
Paper 2 Section B
A Poison Tree
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqKOSW9Plns&t=1s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqKOS
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zgknv4j/revision
W9Plns
Extract from The
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D87M_pIcj8s
Prelude
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/p
oetryplace/thepreluderev1.shtml
Catrin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvJNllsn0Ow&t=2s
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/p
oetry_wjec/love/cousinkate/revision/6/
Cousin Kate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1hXS0WhaPU&t=29s
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Poppies
6
War Photographer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf0PZR2nHFA
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/p
oetryconflict/poppies1.shtml
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhjH2fSoObY
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What Were They
Like?
Topic:
The Destruction of
Sennacherib
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo7xwRUFc5g&t=446s
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z3tkj6f/revision/2
Suggested revision task
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=josaCPpnKmQ
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zpj3cwx/revision/2
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The Man He Killed
3
Exposure
4
The Charge of the
Light Brigade
5
Belfast Confetti
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfzr1IHpCjs&t=112s
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/p
oetry_ocr/reflections/themanhekilled/revision/6/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxkGF6Fsl8k&index=5&list=
PL7K6t2DMy9MA2f2eD_k0SK5OsoniIYMxw
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zwbxp39/revision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsKlRQwlFzE
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/p
oetrytennyson/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpMviItqdk8&t=325s
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Half-caste
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The Class Game
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No Problem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3NhhmWCKl8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UBmWVnOzBI
Week 6
1
Topic:
Unseen Poetry
Paper 2 Section B
Unseen Poetry
Suggested revision task
Week 4
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2
3
Week 5
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2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=118yRFE6x8w
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00wrlhq
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9Ho3kv3f-A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgdlWduFeAc
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/w
ritingcomparingpoetry/comparingpoemsrev1.shtml
Paper 2 Section B
ENGLISH LITERATURE
EXAM DATE: MONDAY 22nd MAY 2017 - AM & FRIDAY 26th MAY 2017 - AM
Week 4
Topic: Poetry Anthology
Suggested revision task
(Relationships) Paper 2
Section B
La Belle Dame Sans Merci
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GstjTq1dYmg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZLGyuwqBSc
3
A Child to His Sick
Grandfather
She Walks in Beauty
4
A Complaint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f_LVPEXobM
5
Neutral Tones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHJv4nSCCtk
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Sonnet 43
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb9VE4k-bxc
1
2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icV51Tf86oM
My Last Duchess
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyka6si0pBs
Don’t worry that the second
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LErfkDLn-8I
video mentions A* = 9
Remember that you have to know context for the Anthology poems.
Week 5 Topic:
Suggested revision task
1st Date – She and 1st Date – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efyp1JNNNJU
1
He
Valentine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5mCbmow8qg
2
One Flesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nK6R2fvANw
3
i wanna be yours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPNA9EKhjuc
4
Love’s Dog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtT6qiKTVuU
5
Nettles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGgWwGX2j_Q
6
The Manhunt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtDiOsQsnRw
7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Nv89WlrmCo
My Father Would Not Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsYKZubvG2k
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Us
7
Week 6
1
2
Topic: Unseen Poetry
Paper 2 Section B
Unseen Poetry Paper 2
Section B
Unseen Poetry Paper 2
Section B
Suggested revision task
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgdlWduFeAc
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_liter
ature/writingcomparingpoetry/comparingpoemsrev1.sh
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