Service Description

Phase 2: 1-to-3. Phase 2 content. This intensive course is designed for Year 11 students preparing for the GCSE English Language exam. The course aims to improve and maximise students' grades by focusing on both comprehension and creative writing skills. Students will engage with fiction and non-fiction texts, developing their ability to analyse and create compelling written pieces. The course is tailored to meet individual student needs, ensuring comprehensive preparation for the GCSE English Language exam. This course is also suitable for students taking exams from other boards, with content adapted as necessary. Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing Session 1 Lesson Objective:To learn how to use figurative language creatively Homework:Figurative language exercise Session 2 Lesson Objective:To learn how to describe a character and a setting Homework:Descriptive exercise on a character and a setting Session 3 Lesson Objective:To learn how to plan and structure a descriptive piece Homework:Planning a description Session 4 Lesson Objective:To learn how to plan and structure a narrative piece Homework:Planning a narrative Session 5 Lesson Objective:Assessment - Writing either a descriptive or a narrative GCSE question Homework:Revision Session 6 Lesson Objective:To learn how to complete Q1 and Q2 - multiple choice and summary Homework:Questions linked to today’s lesson – practice Q1 and Q2 Session 7 Lesson Objective:To learn how to complete Q3 - language Homework:Questions linked to today’s lesson – practice Q3 Session 8 Lesson Objective:To learn how to plan Q4 - comparison and methods Homework:Questions linked to today’s lesson – practice planning Q4 Session 9 Lesson Objective:To learn how to write Q4 - comparison and methods Homework:Questions linked to today’s lesson – practice writing part of Q4 Session 10 Lesson Objective:To plan and complete a Q4 Homework:Revision of what has been covered on the course