Y11 English Language
Below you will find information on what you have covered during your course and how you will be assessed.
In my mock examination I will be asked to show I can...
- Identify key points from a text
- Analyse the impact of language and structure
- Evaluate a text using the adverbs ‘successfully’ ‘masterfully’ ‘skilfully’
- Synthesise two texts and look at them comparatively
- Compare two texts on a similar theme looking at their language and ideas
- Complete two difference pieces of non-fiction writing demonstrating a good understanding of purpose, audience, format and tone
- Write with a velar understanding of audience
- Consciously craft sentences
- Use the because, but, so structure to organise your ideas
How will I be assessed?
Title or Topic | Format | Length | Date |
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Paper 1 – Component 2 Reading | Written Paper | 60 minutes | Thu 18 Nov 9am |
Paper 2 – Component 2 Writing | Written Paper | 60 minutes | Thu 18 Nov 9am |
What should I do to revise and prepare for this assessment?
To prepare for this assessment:
- Read the cognitive cards on the Year 11 revision page on the De Lisle website to revise the different types of reading questions
- Use the sample papers in the Language revision guide
- Read through the classwork from September 2021
- Work out the PAFT of the writing tasks in the revision guide. Practise structuring and planning writing.
- Use Educake to practice skills for component 2
What useful websites/resources could I use to help me prepare?
- Revision guides https://www.delisle.org.uk/1759/english
- Cognitive cards https://www.delisle.org.uk/2551/cognitive-card
- GCSEPod