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St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School

GCSE English

Subject GCSE Language
Exam Board AQA
Qualifications GCSE English Language
Specification Click Here
Order of Units

Paper 1 Examination – Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing (1 hour 45 minutes) 

Paper 2 Examination – Writer’s Viewpoints and Perspectives (1 hour 45 minutes) 

Spoken Language Component (grade carried forward from last year) 

Suggested Resources

Link to Past Papers: 

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700/assessment-resources?f.Resource+type%7C6=Question+papers 

Recommended Revision Guides: 

AQA GCSE English Language Revision Guide 

AQA GCSE English Language Revision Workbook 

AQA GCSE English Language Revision Cards 

Useful Revision Websites: 

Expected Homework Hours Per Week

You will be set one piece of homework each week for this course.  

It is recommended that you spend a minimum of one hour per week on private study for this subject, focusing on completing past/practice exam papers. 

Learning Platforms Used All homework and relevant resources will be set via Show My Homework (Satchel One) 
Submission of Bridging Work Please send your completed bridging packs to:  egardiner531@stj.kent.sch.uk