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CIE iGCSE English Language 0990 – New style practice papers

This is a set of six ‘new style’ CIE iGCSE English Language 0990 papers for the 2020 specification.

They are all adapted from CIE iGCSE 0500 past papers which are available online.

I will aim to upload mark schemes in the coming weeks.

CIE Paper 1

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CIE Paper 2

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CIE Paper 3

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CIE Paper 4

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CIE Paper 5

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CIE Paper 6

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How does Steinbeck present and use different settings in ‘Of Mice and Men’?

This is a link to a short podcast exploring Steinbeck’s presentation and use of different settings in the novella, Of Mice and Men.

This was written in timed conditions in preparation for the Edexcel iGCSE English Literature Paper 1.

Shocking Literature of the Nineteenth Century

This is a link to a short lecture on shocking literature of the Nineteenth Century which was delivered as part of a Lunchtime Lecture series.

This is aimed at students studying for the OCR A Level English Literature, Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 paper.

Macbeth – Act 4: The story so far

This is a ‘fill in the blanks’ activity designed to consolidate knowledge and understanding of Macbeth, Act 4.

The focus is on plot and character.

Macbeth Act 4 PDF

Macbeth – Act 3: The story so far

This is a ‘fill in the blanks’ activity designed to consolidate knowledge and understanding of Macbeth, Act 3.

The focus is on plot and character.

Macbeth Act 3 PDF

Macbeth – Act 2: The story so far

This is a ‘fill in the blanks’ activity designed to consolidate knowledge and understanding of Macbeth, Act 2.

The focus is on plot and character but there are also references to key terminology.

Macbeth Act 2 PDF

Macbeth – Act 1: The story so far

This is a ‘fill in the blanks’ activity designed to consolidate knowledge and understanding of Macbeth, Act 1.

The focus is on plot and character but there are also references to key terminology.

Macbeth Act 1 PDF

Rossetti and Nineteenth Century Religion

This is a link to a short lecture on Nineteenth Century religion in relation to the poet, Christina Rossetti which was delivered as part of a Lunchtime Lecture series.

This is aimed at students studying for the OCR A Level English Literature, Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 paper.

Twelfth Night – Act 4 Scene 3

This is a link to a short podcast exploring Shakespeare’s use of language and dramatic effect in lines Act 4 Scene 3 of Twelfth Night.

This is aimed at students studying for the OCR A Level English Literature, Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 paper.

Realism, Naturalism and ‘A Doll’s House’

This is a link to a short lecture on Realism and Naturalism in relation to Ibsen’s play, A Doll’s House which was delivered as part of a Lunchtime Lecture series.

This is aimed at students studying for the OCR A Level English Literature, Drama and Poetry Pre-1900 paper.