GCSE English Language Weblinks

Dear Year 11:

Here are some more on-line resources for your revision:

General GCSE English Language Resources

http://www.leicestergrammar.org.uk/subjectSites/English/SKILLS%20DIRECTORY%20PAGE.html

http://www.stfrancis.cc/roundabout/opencms/departments/english/pupils/ks4/gcseenglishandliterature.html

http://www.barras.ws/gcse/index.htm

http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupHomepage.asp?GroupID=80141

http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/gcse/revise.htm

http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/mrluhrs/coursedetails.html

Writing Tasks—English Language Examinations

Writing to argue, persuade, advise (Paper 1)

http://www.banbury.oxon.sch.uk/faculties/english/resources/2008_revision_guides/writing_to_argue_persuade_advise.pdf

http://www.leicestergrammar.org.uk/subjectSites/English/WRITING%20TO%20ARGUE,%20PPERSUADE,%20ADVISE.html

http://www.teachit.co.uk/attachments/4439.pdf

http://www.teachit.co.uk/attachments/4158.pdf

http://www.teachit.co.uk/attachments/3732.pdf

http://www.teachit.co.uk/attachments/1439.pdf

http://www.teachit.co.uk/attachments/argue.pdf

Writing to inform, explain, describe (Paper 2)

http://www.banbury.oxon.sch.uk/faculties/english/resources/2008_revision_guides/writing_to_explain_describe_inform.pdf

http://www.teachit.co.uk/attachments/3465.pdf (this site also has some ‘advise’ advice)

http://www.teachit.co.uk/attachments/unit1.pdf

GCSE Examinations Revision Sites

Dear Year 11 students:

I'll just list some resources to help you revise:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english/

The BBC is good for online activities, and gently guided explanations of various tips. Note: because the BBC has to cater for all the examination baords, not all of the resources are directly applicable to AQA (the examination you're taking!).

http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/

An excellent, comprehensive site-- look for its 'links' page for even more resources.

http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/

A wordy site, but full of excellent tips for all aspects of GCSE English and Literature (and A-Level!). Navigate to the appropriate section via the menu.

http://www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk/curriculum/english/revisionY11.htm

Lots'n'lots of resources-- lots for poetry (Language Paper 2 and Literature). Some of the advice is a) a little simple, and b) geared specifically for the school, but still useful.

http://www.simonarmitage.com/

Does what it says on the tin. Simon's home page.

http://www.eriding.net/amoore/anthology/simonarmitage.htm

http://www.eriding.net/amoore/anthology/carolannduffy.htm

Two pages, done by the 'Universal teacher' guy, related to your lit poets. A bit wordy, but useful!


Hope this gets you started! Good luck!