English Language Component 1 is broken down into two sections (Reading and Writing).
Candidates are required to answer 6 questions in total.
See the example resource (reading material) and exam paper below. There are more practice papers linked in the yellow box further down the page.
Use the video tutorials to help you understand each question type. Make notes and have a go at each question.
Use the resources at the end of the page to help you practice key reading and/or writing skills.
If you have any questions about this paper, please ask your teacher. They will be happy to help!
Watch this video about Section A and how to approach Question 1.
Create bullet point notes about how to approach the question.
3. Read this guide on retrieving information from a text.
4. Now, have a go at your own answer to the question (see the June 2018 paper above).
Watch this video about how to approach Question 2 (an 'impressions' question).
Create bullet point notes about how to approach the question.
3. Read this guide on analysing.
4. Now, have a go at your own answer to the question (see the June 2018 paper above).
Watch this video about how to approach Question 3 (a 'how' question).
Create bullet point notes about how to approach the question.
3. Read this guide on explaining, commenting and analysing.
4. Now, have a go at your own answer to the question (see the June 2018 paper above).
Watch this video about how to approach Question 4 (a 'how' question).
Create bullet point notes about how to approach the question.
3. Review the guide on explaining, commenting and analysing.
4. Now, have a go at your own answer to the question (see the June 2018 paper above).
Watch this video about how to approach Question 5 (a 'how far to you agree' question).
Create bullet point notes about how to approach the question.
3. Review the guide on evaluating.
4. Now, have a go at your own answer to the question (see the June 2018 paper above).
Watch this video about how to approach Question 6 (the story writing question).
Create bullet point notes about how to approach the question.
3. Watch this insightful video by the wonderful 'Mr Bruff' on how to approach the 'Narrative' task. Add to your bullet point notes:
Note: Mr Bruff refers to a different exam board, which phrase their questions a little differently. However, the skills are the same, so his tips are still very useful for you all!
4. Read these guides from Eduqas on Creative Writing and how to structure your writing.
Add to your notes:
Section A (reading - Q1-5)
Section A practice questions 1 (with mark scheme)
Section A practice questions 2 (with mark scheme)
Section A practice questions 3 (with mark scheme)
Section B (writing - Q6)
Section B practice questions 1 (with mark scheme)
Tip: use your notes from the videos and the examples provided in the videos.
Eduqas Section A (reading) skills activities
Read the 'Blind Bill extract':
Read 'Fun with a Stranger' extract:
Evaluating a text (Q5)
Further Practice Activities:
Question 1 practice (Q1)
These resources practice key reading skills for English Language, using 'A Christmas Carol' as the source material:
Eduqas Section B (writing) skills activities:
Structuring a narrative (planning)
What was the plan? (planning)
The place as character (characterisation)
Introducing a character (characterisation)
Describing a dramatic event (writer's choices)
Opening sentences (writer's choices)
Hooking the reader (writer's choices)
Let's start at the end (writer's choices)
Can you believe it? (plot weaknesses)
Choosing an appropriate structure (structural choices)
Different voices (narrative perspective)
Linking it all together (cohesion)
Making language memorable (writer's choices)
Personal Experience (writer's choices)
Standard Vs Non-standard (SPaG)
Punctuation is key (SPaG)
Choosing the right spelling (SPaG)
Technical Accuracy lessons (SPaG)
Something's not quite right (proofreading)
Proofreading lesson (proofreading)
Use the Seneca Learning revision course to consolidate your understanding of key terms and techniques and narrative writing.