Write To Advise For GCSE English (14-16 years) - Teacher Notes

The 'Write To Advise For GCSE English' resource is an invaluable tool for students aged 14-16 preparing for their GCSE English Language exam. It focuses on enhancing one's writing skills, a crucial component of the GCSE curriculum. By working through the 12 work packs included in this series at their own pace, students are encouraged to internalise the advice provided to ensure they achieve a grade C or higher in their exams. Each pack is filled with examples that serve as inspiration and practice to develop their writing prowess, setting a clear benchmark for the level of work required to excel in the examination.

This comprehensive series is designed to give students practice in writing for a variety of purposes and audiences, and from different perspectives, such as articles, blogs, and promotional materials. It also guides students through structuring arguments effectively using the PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) or PEA (Point, Evidence, Analysis) framework and delves into the use of language techniques. Authored by a teacher well-versed in the new GCSE requirements, the resource doubles as a succinct revision guide. It covers essential exam skills such as text analysis, language inference, and presentational techniques, while also teaching students how to engage readers and tailor their writing to different purposes like advising, describing, and persuading. The guide places emphasis on rhetorical devices, including the rule of three and direct address, as well as stylistic elements like similes and metaphors. The ultimate goal is to ensure each student can confidently achieve a grade C or above, by mastering the art of structured writing, identifying key task words, planning responses, and employing linguistic flair—all underpinned by solid spelling, punctuation, and grammar.