I never predict exams. Ever. It's pointless and distracting for students who need to accept the need to prepare the whole syllabus. I do have ideas and I share them, sometimes here and sometimes on Twitter where @edexcelT link is my attempt …
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Adichie: Single Story – interesting context
We get no marks for context in Edexcel IGCSE paper 1 (Language A), but this article, which my colleague Lucy Aitchison brought in today is a corker. Interviewer asks Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Enjoy the single story writ large. Read More …
Eric, rape and authorial intention.
For some years I have taught students An Inspector Calls and when we disucss Eric's behaviour in Act 3, I suggest that we can assume rape as a result of Priestley's description of his entry to Eva's rooms: 'I was …
Edexcel IGCSE Language A : revision pack
This little gem arrived today from a colleague @KathrynNutbeem - yet another example of EduTwitter at its generous best. I copy it here with her permission, being useful for teachers and students alike, at this stage of the process! Year …
On revision
There has been a lot of discussion on edutwitter recently following this article by the former Headteacher of a school just up the hill from me: Barnaby Lennon report BBC 7 hours? 'No' - one student quoted elsewhere suggests: “It’s just nonsensical. …
Jamie Zeppa: Beyond the sky and the Earth, for Edexcel IGCSE
This brilliant PDF is by my colleague Gavin Iveson - it is a real gem. As long as the Adobe notes pop up.... ZeppaAnnotated1 Zeppa2 Zeppa3 Read More "Jamie Zeppa: Beyond the sky and the Earth, for Edexcel IGCSE"
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Chinese Cinderella and ‘number three son’.
After a lesson in which I suggested that Adeline Yen Mah's reference to her brother in this way showed a lack of familial warmth from the father, one of my students -the wonderful Ethan has produced this. He has also …
Mock IGCSE Literature generic feedback from Mock examination
The paper used can be found here: Mock IGCSE English Literature The papers marked showed some generic issues, outlined below: Question 1: The unseen poem (20 Marks) Generally the paper was completed in reverse order.I find this sensible since any …
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MOCK IGCSE English Literature 2018
Mock IGCSE English Literature I hope this paper is helpful. Read More "MOCK IGCSE English Literature 2018"
Anthology B poems: Y11 class work
Y 11, your poem sheets are here: anth b poem sheets y11 Read More "Anthology B poems: Y11 class work"
English Teaching Resources 