This comprehensive workbook is designed to help students master Question 1 of the Higher Tier French Writing Paper (80–90 words) for the 2026 Pearson Edexcel GCSE French (9–1) exam.
It provides step-by-step writing support across all six new themes, enabling students to build fluency, range, and accuracy through carefully structured, original practice tasks.
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Why Use This Workbook?
Build confidence by writing 15 full practice tasks based on realistic Edexcel-style questions.
Use multiple sentence options to personalise and create your own answers.
Practise writing 80–90 words following the new 2026 exam expectations.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and sentence variety with guided model answers.
Support students aiming for Grades 8–9 through advanced checklists and grammar extension.
What’s Included
Part A – Fully Modelled Tasks:
9 themed writing questions, each with four clear bullet points.
Lexical and grammatical support lines for every bullet.
A complete model answer (80–90 words) to show how to combine ideas effectively.
Part B – Sentence Builder Practice:
6 additional writing tasks with structured sentence starters.
Vocabulary and tense support for each bullet point.
Perfect for homework, classwork, or intervention sessions.
Skills Developed
✔ Cover all four bullet points effectively.
✔ Include opinions, past tense, and future tense with variety.
✔ Develop sophisticated ideas using connectives, negatives, and complex grammar.
✔ Apply the Higher Tier writing checklist for self-assessment.
Teacher and Student Friendly
All examples are original and copyright-safe.
Clear translations and scaffolded supports for differentiation.
Ideal for classroom use, independent study, or revision packs.
Disclaimer
This resource is based on the themes and format of the 2026 Edexcel GCSE Higher Tier French Writing Paper.
All ideas, vocabulary, and model answers have been independently written by the author of thefrenchcorner.
No material has been copied from official Edexcel papers or mark schemes.
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