I prepared this resource to help my Year 9 class to prepare for their end of year writing exam which involved 2 extended responses to questions based on the new Edexcel GCSE spec- an 18 marker and a 22 marker. The powerpoint enables them to become more familiar with the Edexcel mark schemes and increases their awareness of what is required to attain the top bands for Response as well as Language. It focuses on 2 exemplar questions based on Modules 2 and 4. Model answers are provided for pupils to analyse and emulate.

Model essay for the question “Analysez la représentation de la banlieue et des banlieusards dans ce film et combien cette représentation est réaliste” (AQA GCE syllabus). Colour coded to exemplify, point, evidence, evaluation. Translation into English provided.

Model essay in response to the question: Analysez les moyens par lesquels Kassovitz présente le thème du conflit dans le film. Comment jugez-vous son traitement de ce thème ? (AQA). An English translation is included at the end of the essay.

A set of questions on Module 1 for the conversation part of the new GCSE Edexcel French exam. For each question there is a set of prompts (with language which extends beyond the textbook) and a model answer to help pupils to construct their own responses. The questions covered are as follows (slightly different from those suggested in the textbook): Qu’est-ce que tu fais en ligne? Quels sont les avantages et les dangers d’Internet? Qu’est-ce que tu aimes comme musique? Est-ce que tu joues d’un instrument de musique? Qu’est-ce que tu vas regarder ce soir à la télé? Parle-moi d’une visite récente au cinéma Est-ce que tu es sportif/sportive? Qu’est-ce que tu as fait récemment pour rester actif/active? Qu’est-ce que tu vas faire à l’avenir avec tes amis ou ta famille?

This powerpoint resource sythesises the key vocabulary, tenses and opinions encountered in Module 4 along with Textivate links for independent learning. This is followed by 2 pages of translation exercises with answers which demonstrate how the key knowledge can be used to create extended sentences for effective written & spoken responses.

Model response to the question: Dans quelle mesure Kassovitz a-t-il réussi à dépeindre l’exclusion sociale? (AQA GCSE). Colour-coded to illustrate: point, exemplification, evaluation. English translation provided.

This is a model presentation for pupils studying the HL IB course based on an extract from Huis Clos (at the point where Estelle confesses to having killed her child). Both the extract and the model answer are included, as well as some other questions that could be based on the extract.

This powerpoint resource sythesises the key vocabulary, tenses and opinions encountered in Module 4 along with Textivate links for independent learning. This is followed by 2 pages of translation exercises with answers which demonstrate how the key knowledge can be used to create extended sentences for effective written & spoken responses.

This is a 25 page booklet of questions & gap-fill summaries taking pupils systematically through the play. It assesses both comprehension and interpretation and deals with the philosophical elements. Page references are for the Livre de Poche edition but this can be used with any other edition. There is a pupil version and teacher version with comprehensive answers. Pupils could use it for independent study or revision. It is suitable for the IB HL literary element.

Powerpoint and vocab sheet