
A 9-lesson unit consisting of practice activities to support students studying the CIE 0500 specification for IGCSE English Language Paper 2. Each lesson is designed for a 90-minute teaching block. The unit focuses on evaluating attitudes and feelings and developing clear, effective written responses. Practice extracts, exam-style questions, and model responses are included. It is suitable for a mixed-ability Year 10 class encountering the paper for the first time or as a revision resource.
This resource has been fully updated for the 2027–2029 CIE specification. All practice questions and exemplars are tailored to the directed writing tasks for Language Paper 2. The materials can be delivered as a walking, talking mock or used as timed writing tasks to build exam confidence and technique.
Get this resource as part of a bundle and save up to 10%
A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.
CIE 0500 Directed Writing Skills and Revision
This bundle is comprised of a 10 lesson unit consisting of practice activities to support students studying the CIE 0500 specification for IGCSE English Language Paper 2. There is a focus on evaluating arguments, developing analysis and writing up ideas. Practice extracts, papers and examples are included. Suitable for a mixed ability year 10 class encountering the paper for the first time or as a revision aid. Also, a revision lesson is included that develops students’ ability to identify and evaluate implicit and explicit ideas in a source prior to incorporating them into a response. Modelled examples of writing are included and a step-by-step breakdown of the mark scheme. Please note that this lesson was originally for a 90 minute session. This would be useful for Year 11 revision and to support an existing directed writing scheme.
CIE 0500 IGCSE English Language Paper 1 and 2 resources
A bundle consisting of the following resources: A complete 11-lesson teaching sequence designed to develop the key skills required for CIE 0500 English Language Paper 1 under the 2027–2029 specification. The unit moves progressively from comprehension and language understanding through summary, writer’s attitude and language analysis, before developing the extended response skills required for Question 4. The SoL includes: * Clear teaching of the structure and assessment demands of Paper 1 * Step-by-step approaches to Questions 1–4 * Bespoke Text A, B and C materials * Exam-style practice questions * Guidance on selecting, explaining and analysing evidence * Summary-writing and own-words practice * Explicit teaching of language analysis * PRAFT and planning strategies for Question 4 * Cambridge-style mark schemes and indicative content * Model and exemplar responses * Independent practice and DIRT activities Designed for classroom teaching, skills development and exam preparation, this resource provides a structured route through the key demands of Paper 1. Suitable for an IGCSE class working through the skills for the first time. Directed Writing skills: A 9-lesson unit consisting of practice activities to support students studying the CIE 0500 specification for IGCSE English Language Paper 2. Each lesson is designed for a 90-minute teaching block. The unit focuses on evaluating attitudes and feelings and developing clear, effective written responses. Practice extracts, exam-style questions, and model responses are included. It is suitable for a mixed-ability Year 10 class encountering the paper for the first time or as a revision resource. This resource has been fully updated for the 2027–2029 CIE specification. All practice questions and exemplars are tailored to the directed writing tasks for Language Paper 2. The materials can be delivered as a walking, talking mock or used as timed writing tasks to build exam confidence and technique. An additional revision lesson designed to support the updated 2027 specification for Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500. The lesson develops students’ ability to identify and explain explicit and implicit viewpoints, attitudes and ideas in a reading text before incorporating them into a directed writing response. Modelled examples, guided annotation tasks and a step-by-step breakdown of the reading and directed writing mark schemes are included, alongside support for developing audience awareness, tone and credible style. Ideal for Year 11 revision or to complement an existing directed writing scheme of work. Originally designed for a 90-minute lesson, though activities can be adapted across multiple sessions.
CIE 0475 and 0500 IGCSE English Language and Literature Bundle
A bundle consisting of the following CIE IGCSE English and Literature resources: **IGCSE Literature** **Things Fall Apart ** A comprehensive scheme of learning that covers the entire novel and includes exploration of key themes, context, analysis of quotes, modelled writing, vocabulary lists, reflection and self monitoring, discussion and debate tasks and recall activities. Originally designed for the CIE 0475 Literature IGCSE but can be easily adapted to suit other specifications. There are some complimentary activities that also develop English Language skills for the 0500 paper 1. Suitable for a mixed ability KS4 year 10 group or to aid with Year 11 revision. This is divided into 16 lessons but note that these lessons are one hour and thirty minutes each. A bonus lesson is also included. Students will need their own copies of the text. **A Streetcar Named Desire** A scheme of learning that covers the entire play and includes exploration of key themes, analysis of quotes, modelled writing, vocabulary lists, discussion and debate tasks and recall activities. Originally designed for the CIE 0475 Literature IGCSE. Suitable for a mixed ability KS4 year 10 group. This is divided into 16 lessons but note that the lessons are one hour and thirty minutes each. Lessons 2-4 are based on a viewing of the 2014 National Theatre production starring Gillian Anderson (not included in this SoL). Students will need their own copies of the text. **IGCSE English Language** **CIE IGCSE 0500 Narrative Writing Mini-Unit for English Language Paper 2 ** A five lesson mini-unit that explores and develops narrative writing skills for the IGCSE CIE English Language composition task for Paper 2. There a range of modelled examples, planning and writing frames to support the planning stages. The activities would be suitable for KS4 students and can be used as revision, independent work or to supplement an existing SoL. **CIE 0500 Directed Writing Skills and Revision** A 10 lesson unit consisting of practise activities to support students studying the CIE 0500 specification for IGCSE English Language Paper 2. There is a focus on evaluating arguments, developing analysis and writing up ideas. Practise extracts, papers and examples are included. Suitable for a mixed ability year 10 class encountering the paper for the first time or as a revision aid. **CIE 0500 IGCSE English Language Paper 2 'Directed Writing' - Reading Skills** A revision lesson that develops students’ ability to identify and evaluate implicit and explicit ideas in a source prior to incorporating them into a response. Modelled examples of writing are included and a step-by-step breakdown of the mark scheme. Please note that this lesson was originally for a 90 minute session. Useful for Year 11 revision and to support an existing directed writing scheme. **CIE IGCSE 0500 English Language Paper 1 'Video Games' Practise and Feedback** A complete IGCSE English Language Paper 1 for the CIE 0500 specification that comes with a mark scheme, teacher training slides for marking guidance, and feedback activities for students. The paper is original and based on the topic of video games. This can be used for a mock exam or as revision practise. **CIE 0500 IGCSE Language Paper 2 'Group Holidays'** A mock exam based on the Cambridge 0500 IGSCE English Language Paper 2 (from 2020 onwards). Sources (focused on group holidays) and mark scheme are included. Suitable for revision or internal assessment. **CIE IGCSE 0500 'Flying High' Language Paper 1 With Mark Scheme** A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on flight and is designed for the CIE post-2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper. Suitable for IGCSE revision or independent study.
CIE 0500 IGCSE English Language Paper 1 and 2 Bundle
A bundle consisting of the following resources: A complete IGCSE English Language Paper 1 for the CIE 0500 specification that comes with a mark scheme, teacher training slides for marking guidance, and feedback activities for students. The paper is original and based on the topic of video games. This can be used for a mock exam or as revision practise. A 10 lesson unit consisting of practise activities to support students studying the CIE 0500 specification for IGCSE English Language Paper 2. There is a focus on evaluating arguments, developing analysis and writing up ideas. Practise extracts, papers and examples are included. Suitable for a mixed ability year 10 class encountering the paper for the first time or as a revision aid. A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on famous actors and acting and is designed for the CIE post 2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper. A five lesson mini-unit that explores and develops narrative writing skills for the IGCSE CIE English Language composition task for Paper 2. There a range of modelled examples, planning and writing frames to support the planning stages. The activities would be suitable for KS4 students and can be used as revision, independent work or to supplement an existing SoL. A revision lesson that develops students’ ability to identify and evaluate implicit and explicit ideas in a source prior to incorporating them into a response. Modelled examples of writing are included and a step-by-step breakdown of the mark scheme. Please note that this lesson was originally for a 90 minute session. A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on flight and is designed for the CIE post-2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper. Suitable for IGCSE revision or independent study.
CIE IGCSE 0500 English Language Resource Pack
A bundle consisting of the following resources: A 10 lesson unit consisting of practise activities to support students studying the CIE 0500 specification for IGCSE English Language Paper 2. There is a focus on evaluating arguments, developing analysis and writing up ideas. Practise extracts, papers and examples are included. Suitable for a mixed ability year 10 class encountering the paper for the first time or as a revision aid. A revision lesson that develops students’ ability to identify and evaluate implicit and explicit ideas in a source prior to incorporating them into a response. Modelled examples of writing are included and a step-by-step breakdown of the mark scheme. Please note that this lesson was originally for a 90 minute session. A complete IGCSE English Language Paper 1 for the CIE 0500 specification that comes with a mark scheme, teacher training slides for marking guidance, and feedback activities for students. The paper is original and based on the topic of video games. This can be used for a mock exam or as revision practise. A complete custom paper 1 that includes insert, mark scheme and question paper. The extracts are based on flight and is designed for the CIE post-2020 specification. This was made to assist with KS4 revision and is not based on an existing past paper. Suitable for IGCSE revision or independent study.
Something went wrong, please try again later.
This resource hasn't been reviewed yet
To ensure quality for our reviews, only customers who have purchased this resource can review it
Report this resourceto let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.