GCSE_English_Overview.pptx tutorials grade 10

Gcse English overview

1. GCSE English Overview Key Topics and Skills

2. Overview of GCSE English Key components: English Language and English Literature Overview of exams: Paper 1 and Paper 2 for both Language and Literature Mention both coursework and exam weighting

3. English Language - Paper 1 Focus on fiction texts: Section A: Reading (literary fiction analysis) Section B: Writing (descriptive/narrative writing) Skills: reading comprehension, inference, analysis, and creative writing

4. English Language - Paper 2 Focus on non-fiction texts: Section A: Reading (comparison of viewpoints across texts) Section B: Writing (writing to present a viewpoint) Skills: comparison, synthesis, and persuasive writing

5. English Literature - Paper 1 Set texts: one Shakespeare play and one 19th-century novel Assessment: extract-based questions and wider thematic analysis Skills: understanding of plot, themes, character, and context

6. English Literature - Paper 2 Section A: Modern prose or drama text Section B: Poetry anthology (theme-based) Section C: Unseen poetry comparison Skills: thematic and comparative analysis, understanding of poetic techniques

7. Key Skills to Master Analytical skills: How to approach texts critically Structuring essays: Introduction, thesis, evidence, and conclusion Writing techniques: Persuasive, descriptive, narrative Time management during exams

8. Tips for Success Active reading: annotate texts, look for themes, character development Practice past papers: familiarize yourself with the exam structure Develop vocabulary: to analyze effectively and write creatively Manage revision: create a study schedule for texts and skills