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

This resource is specifically designed to enhance the descriptive writing skills of GCSE English students aged 14-16. By working through the 12 work packs at their own pace, students are given the tools and examples necessary to achieve a grade C or higher in their GCSE English Language exam. The material in each pack provides practical exercises and exemplars that demonstrate the quality of writing expected for exam success. Students will learn to dissect a question and respond in a way that garners higher marks, honing their ability to engage the reader effectively.

The series of work packs covers a broad range of writing practices, including adapting to different purposes and audiences, and embracing various perspectives such as articles, blogs, and persuasive texts. Students will also explore argument structures like PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) or PEA (Point, Evidence, Analysis), and delve into language techniques to enrich their writing. Authored by a teacher well-versed in the new GCSE exam requirements, this revision guide is user-friendly and ideal for last-minute study. It addresses the specific skills needed for the exam, such as text analysis, language inference, and presentational techniques. Furthermore, the resource guides students in crafting responses that are purposeful and audience-aware, using advanced rhetorical and stylistic devices to enhance their writing. The aim is to equip every student with the knowledge to secure a grade C or above in GCSE English, teaching them to structure their writing, identify key task words, plan responses, and apply analytical skills essential for both language and literature components of the exam, all while maintaining good spelling, punctuation, and grammar.