English GCSEs in Y11

• Mock Exams: 4th - 19th December 2014• ‘Walking, Talking’ Mock and final round of

mock exams: March 2015• Actual exams: May –June 2015

Controlled Assessments

• All controlled assessments for both English GCSEs must be completed by the 19th December.

• Controlled Assessment catch-up and help for Y11s: Every Wednesday 3.30 - 4.30 in E1 until 19th December

Revision and Support

• We will be running a series of revision sessions, targeted grade booster sessions and drop-in sessions on Wednesdays after school from January.

• Revision notes and a revision booklet for independent learning will be provided by the department. Some additional recommended websites and books are listed on the hand out.

Top Tips for Success in English

• Watch the news, read newspapers and a range of non-fiction such as autobiographies.

• Re-read your set texts: ‘Of Mice and Men’ and ‘An Inspector Calls’

• Practise analysing unseen poems • Start revision early and don’t be afraid to ask

for help.