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Year 11 - French

Contrôle écrit: short and long essay practice (Edexcel)

On se prépare aux examens

Unit Summary

This unit draws together known grammar and vocabulary in practising the skills for the different elements of the GCSE examination.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to confidently complete exam-style essay tasks from the writing paper.

Key Notes

  • The BORDER acronym is a useful tool to respond fully and accurately to bullet point writing prompts.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • BORDER: acronym used to respond fully and accurately to bullet point writing prompts

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • I can choose which bullet points I answer for the essay questions in the writing paper.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.

The BORDER acronym is a useful tool to respond fully and accurately to bullet point writing prompts. The BORDER acronym is a useful tool to respond fully and accurately to bullet point writing prompts.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'BORDER'

acronym used to respond fully and accurately to bullet point writing prompts. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: I can choose which bullet points I answer for the essay questions in the writing paper. Correction: You must answer all bullet points for the essay questions in the writing paper.

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