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English Language GCSE

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Welcome to the course. Sections will be available monthly which you can work through at your own pace. Assessments can be marked using ChatGPT. Our weekly mentoring sessions have covered how to use ChatGPT so please join and watch the recording! Here are some recommended text books! https://amzn.to/4f4iPM7 (revision guide) and https://amzn.to/3ZzAkPI (workbook)

Contents

Introduction

In additional we also recommend the following to complement your revision.

GCSE English Language AQA Revision Guide - includes Online Edition and Videos: for the 2025 and 2026 exams (CGP AQA GCSE English Language) Paperback – 13 May 2022 https://amzn.to/3Mwn3A6

GCSE English Language AQA Exam Practice Workbook - includes Answers and Videos: for the 2025 and 2026 exams (CGP AQA GCSE English Language). https://amzn.to/3MventL (optional).

GCSE Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Workbook (includes Answers): for the 2025 and 2026 exams. https://amzn.to/3ARzrZ1 (optional).

English GCSE Specification AQA.pdf
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    Past Papers!

      Reading Skills: Language Analysis

      1.1 VIDEO - What Is Language Analysis.mp4
      • 1 min
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      1.2 QUIZ - Language Analysis Basics_.docx
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      1.2 QUIZ ANSWERS- Language Analysis Basics_.docx
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      1.3 PDF - Examples of Good Language Analysis.pdf
      • 104 KB
      1.4 VIDEO - Why We Analyse Language.mp4
      • 2 mins
      • 3.87 MB
      1.5 PDF - Well vs. Poorly Written Analysis.pdf
      • 348 KB
      1.6 QUIZ - What Makes Good Language Analysis_.docx
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      1.6 QUIZ ANSWERS- What Makes Good Language Analysis_.docx
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      2.1 VIDEO - Read, Extract and Plan.mp4
      • 2 mins
      • 3.14 MB
      2.2 PDF - Create a Structure Using PEED or FPAT.pdf
      • 240 KB
      2.3 VIDEO - Building on Your Plan.mp4
      • 1 min
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      3.1 VIDEO - Identify the Techniques.mp4
      • 3 mins
      • 5.66 MB
      3.2 QUIZ - Match the Technique to the Effect.docx
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      3.2 QUIZ ANSWERS - Match the Technique to the Effect.docx
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      3.3 PDF - The Writer Uses.pdf
      • 41.4 KB
      3.4 QUIZ - Sentence Ordering Task.docx
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      3.4 QUIZ ANSWERS- Sentence Ordering Task.docx
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      4.1 VIDEO – Show me the Proof!.mp4
      • 2 mins
      • 2.52 MB
      4.2 PDF - Examples of How to Use Evidence and Quotes.pdf
      • 615 KB
      4.3 VIDEO - How to Format Quotes.mp4
      • 2 mins
      • 4.63 MB
      4.4 QUIZ - How to Support Your Points with Evidence.docx
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      4.4 QUIZ ANSWERS - How to Support Your Points with Evidence.docx
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      5.1 VIDEO – Explaining Your Point and Evidence.mp4
      • 3 mins
      • 6.34 MB
      5.2 QUIZ - How to Explain Effectively.docx
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      5.2 QUIZ ANSWERS- How to Explain Effectively.docx
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      5.3 VIDEO - Is it Relevant_ Is it Specific_.mp4
      • 1 min
      • 1.44 MB
      5.4 PDF - Extract Analysis - Of Mice and Men.pdf
      • 250 KB
      6.1 VIDEO - Furthermore and However.mp4
      • 2 mins
      • 4.09 MB
      6.2 QUIZ - How to Add More to Explanations_.docx
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      6.2 QUIZ ANSWERS - How to Add More to Explanations_.docx
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      6.3 PDF - Detailed Development Structure.pdf
      • 248 KB
      6.4 VIDEO- What to Remember About Developing Points.mp4
      • 2 mins
      • 3.29 MB
      7.1 VIDEO - Walk-Through of Example Questions.mp4
      • 2 mins
      • 3.81 MB
      7.2 PDF - Extract from Model Answer.pdf
      • 230 KB
      7.3 VIDEO - Variations and Alternatives.mp4
      • 2 mins
      • 3.18 MB
      7.4 QUIZ - How to Add More to Explanations_.docx
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      7.4 QUIZ ANSWERS- How to Add More to Explanations_.docx
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      8.1 VIDEO - Writing Your Own Analysis.mp4
      • 2 mins
      • 3.02 MB
      8.2 TASK - Write a Language Analysis Paragraph on the Extract.docx
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      8.3 - A.S. Byatt Extract Analysis Sheet.pdf
      • 702 KB
      8.4 TASK SELF-CHECK- Write a Language Analysis Paragraph on the Extract.docx
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      8.5 VIDEO - Well Done!.mp4
      • 2 mins
      • 3.35 MB
      8.6 Watch Me Create a Model Answer.mp4
      • 24 mins
      • 135 MB
      8.7 Model Answer.docx
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      8.8 Model Answer notes.pdf
      • 4.31 MB

      Reading Skills: Reading Fiction and Non-Fiction Texts - Overview

      Coming in December 2024

      1.1 Reading Fiction and Non-Fiction Texts
        1.2 - QUIZ_ Reading Fiction Texts.docx
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        1.3 - QUIZ & ANSWERS_ Reading Fiction Texts.docx
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        2.1 VIDEO Reading Fiction Texts
          2.2 - QUIZ_ Reading Non-Fiction Texts.docx
          • 7.87 KB
          2.3 - QUIZ & ANSWERS_ Reading Non-Fiction Texts.docx
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          Reading Skills: Comprehension (Summarise, Synthesis)

          Coming in December 2024

          01.01 Introduction to Reading Comprehension: Summarise and Synthesise.docx
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          01.02 QUIZ Introduction to Summarise and Synthesise.docx
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          01.03 ANSWERS Introduction to Summarise and Synthesise Quiz.docx
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          02.02 TASK Summarise a Text.docx
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          Summarise VIDEO 2.1
            02.03 MARK SHEET Summarise a Text.docx
            • 178 KB
            SYNTHESISE VIDEO 2.2
              03.02 TASK Synthesise Texts A, B and C.docx
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              03.02 TEXT A_ Urban Agriculture in NYC.docx
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              03.02 TEXT B_ The trouble with the urban farming ‘revolution’.docx
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              03.02 TEXT C_ My Urban Farming Epic Fail.docx
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              03.03 MARK SHEET Synthesising Texts.docx
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              Reading Skills: Compare and Contrast

              Introduction
                2A - Summarising Reading the Text
                  2B - Summarising Mark Scheme Examples
                    2C - Summarising Structure and Model Answer
                      3A - Analysis Reading the Text
                        3B - Analysis Mark Scheme Examples
                          3C - Analysis Structure and Model Answer

                            Writing Skills: Why I love.... (Personal Essay)

                            "Why I Love..."

                            This course gives you the opportunity to write about something that you're interested in, the things you like or what you enjoy doing! You'll brainstorm, refine ideas and inspire your reader with a personal story about what is important to you. You'll learn how to create good narrative writing, a fundamental skill in English Language and the wider world of communication. Let's get on to a positive subject and talk about why it's great!

                            Personal Writing - What's in the Course (1).mp4
                            • 1 min
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                            Personal Writing Course Structure.docx
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                            Personal Writing - Course Topic (1).mp4
                            • 1 min
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                            Personal Writing - Timings and Focus (1).mp4
                            • 2 mins
                            • 20.5 MB
                            Section 1 VIDEO - Introduction to Personal Writing.mp4
                            • 1 min
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                            Section 1 VIDEO - Attributes of Personal Writing.mp4
                            • 2 mins
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                            Section 1 Examples of Personal Writing.pdf
                            • 269 KB
                            PW S1.4 QUIZ QUESTIONS - Which of these are examples of personal writing_.docx
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                            PW S1.4 QUIZ ANSWERS - Which of these are examples of personal writing_.docx
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                            Section 2 - Choose a Topic and Make a Plan.mp4
                            • 2 mins
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                            Section 2 - Mindmap plan & development.pdf
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                            Section 2 - Bullet point plan & development.pdf
                            • 702 KB
                            PW S2.4 QUIZ QUESTIONS - Planning Your Personal Writing Text.docx
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                            PW S2.4 QUIZ ANSWERS - Planning Your Personal Writing Text.docx
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                            PW S2.5 TASK_ Choose a topic.docx
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                            PW S2.5 TASK SELF CHECK_ Choose a topic.docx
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                            Section 3 - VIDEO - Why And How to Add Detail.mp4
                            • 2 mins
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                            Section 3 - PDF - How to Add Detail + Examples.pdf
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                            PW S3.4 TASK_ Add detail to plan.docx
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                            PW S3.4 TASK SELF CHECK_ Add detail to plan.docx
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                            PW S3.3 QUIZ QUESTIONS_ Adding Detail to a Personal Writing Text.docx
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                            PW S3.3 QUIZ ANSWERS_ Adding Detail to a Personal Writing Text.docx
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                            Section 4 - VIDEO - Capture Your Reader's Attention.mp4
                            • 2 mins
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                            Section 4 - PDF - Make it Interesting.pdf
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                            PW S4.4 TASK_ Make it Interesting.docx
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                            PW S4.4 TASK SELF CHECK_ Make it Interesting.docx
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                            PW S4.3 QUIZ QUESTIONS_ Make it Interesting.docx
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                            PW S4.3 QUIZ ANSWERS_ Make it Interesting.docx
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                            Section 5 - VIDEO - Why and How to Analyse.mp4
                            • 1 min
                            • 2.12 MB
                            Section 5 - PDF - Read the Model Answer.pdf
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                            Section 5 - VIDEO - Analysing the Model Answer.mp4
                            • 2 mins
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                            Section 5 - PDF - Look at the Analysis of the Model Answer.pdf
                            • 1.61 MB
                            PW S5.5 QUIZ QUESTIONS - Analysing a Model Answer.docx
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                            PW S5.5 QUIZ ANSWERS- Analysing a Model Answer.docx
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                            PW S6.1 TASK_ Personal Writing Text (Why I Love...).docx
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                            PW S6.1 TASK SELF CHECK_ Personal Writing Text (Why I Love...).docx
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                            Writing Skills: Persuasive (Letter, Speech, Magazine Article)

                            WRITING PLANNER - DOC VERSION.docx
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                            PERSUASIVE WRITING - HANDBOOK.pdf
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                            PERSUASIVE WRITING - INTRO.mp4
                            • 36 mins
                            • 113 MB
                            PERSUASIVE WRITING - EXAMPLES.mp4
                            • 35 mins
                            • 159 MB
                            PERSUASIVE WRITING - LETTER.mp4
                            • 35 mins
                            • 159 MB
                            PERSUASIVE WRITING - LETTER MODEL ANSWER.mp4
                            • 36 mins
                            • 123 MB
                            PERSUASIVE WRITING - TALK SPEECH.mp4
                            • 39 mins
                            • 204 MB
                            PERSUASIVE WRITING - TALK MODEL ANSWER.mp4
                            • 23 mins
                            • 91.8 MB
                            PERSUASIVE - ARTICLE.mp4
                            • 37 mins
                            • 183 MB
                            USING MARK SCHEMES.mp4
                            • 15 mins
                            • 82.9 MB
                            PERSUASIVE WRITING - ARTICLE MODEL ANSWER.mp4
                            • 25 mins
                            • 100 MB

                            Writing Skills: Creative Writing

                            Introduction
                              0B. CREATIVE WRITING PLANNER - DOC VERSION.docx
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                              0C. Planner walk through
                                0C. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TEMPLATE.docx
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                                0D. STORY STARTERS.docx
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                                2A. Example answer - INTRODUCTION
                                  2B. Example answer - LEVEL 2
                                    2C. Example answer - GRADE 3
                                      2D. Example answer - GRADE 5
                                        2E. Example Answer Grade 8
                                          2. EXAMPLE ANSWERS AQA.pdf
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                                          3. Show don't tell
                                            4. Five Senses
                                              5. Language Devices
                                                6. Structure Devices
                                                  7. Character Perspective
                                                    8. Picture Question Structure
                                                      9. Promte Question

                                                        Writing Skills: Creative Writing (Narrative, Write a Story)

                                                        1.1 VIDEO - Once Upon a Time....mp4
                                                        • 1 min
                                                        • 555 KB
                                                        1.2 SAMPLE STORY.pdf
                                                        • 47 KB
                                                        1.2 QUIZ.docx
                                                        • 213 KB
                                                        1.2 QUIZ ANSWERS.docx
                                                        • 213 KB
                                                        1.3 VIDEO - Why Analyse_ & Work Area Checklist.mp4
                                                        • 1 min
                                                        • 1.17 MB
                                                        1.4 QUIZ.docx
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                                                        1.5 QUIZ ANSWERS.docx
                                                        • 213 KB
                                                        2.1 VIDEO - Starting from a Prompt.mp4
                                                        • 1 min
                                                        • 1.4 MB
                                                        2.2 QUIZ.docx
                                                        • 212 KB
                                                        2.2 QUIZ ANSWERS.docx
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                                                        S3 VIDEO Building On Your Image.mp4
                                                        • 1 min
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                                                        3.2 QUIZ.docx
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                                                        3.3 QUIZ ANSWERS.docx
                                                        • 213 KB
                                                        S4 VIDEO Creating Characters.mp4
                                                        • 1 min
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                                                        4.2 QUIZ - Creating Characters.docx
                                                        • 213 KB
                                                        4.3 QUIZ ANSWERS - Creating Characters.docx
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                                                        S5 VIDEO Structure.mp4
                                                        • 2 mins
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                                                        5.2 QUIZ - Structure.docx
                                                        • 213 KB
                                                        5.3 QUIZ ANSWERS - Structure.docx
                                                        • 213 KB
                                                        S6 VIDEO Detail.mp4
                                                        • 1 min
                                                        • 3.59 MB
                                                        6.2 QUIZ - Details.docx
                                                        • 213 KB
                                                        6.3 QUIZ - Details answers.docx
                                                        • 213 KB
                                                        S7 VIDEO Writing Up.mp4
                                                        • 1 min
                                                        • 3.24 MB
                                                        7.2 QUIZ - Writing Up.docx
                                                        • 212 KB
                                                        7.3 QUIZ ANSWERS - Writing Up.docx
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                                                        S8 VIDEO - The End!.mp4
                                                        • 2 mins
                                                        • 6.95 MB
                                                        8.2 QUIZ - Review.docx
                                                        • 213 KB
                                                        8.3 QUIZ ANSWERS - Review.docx
                                                        • 213 KB

                                                        Writing Skills: Expository (Leaflet, Report)

                                                        EXPOSITORY WRITING - INTRO.mp4
                                                        • 12 mins
                                                        • 37.1 MB
                                                        NT - Expository Writing Workbook.pdf
                                                        • 1.48 MB
                                                        WRITING PLANNER - DOC VERSION (1).docx
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                                                        EXPOSITORY - REPORT .mp4
                                                        • 20 mins
                                                        • 72.2 MB
                                                        EXPOSITORY - REPORT MODEL ANSWER .mp4
                                                        • 20 mins
                                                        • 52.2 MB
                                                        EXPOSITORY WRITING - LEAFLET GUIDE.mp4
                                                        • 28 mins
                                                        • 113 MB
                                                        EXPOSITORY WRITING - LEAFLET MODEL ANSWER.mp4
                                                        • 23 mins
                                                        • 75.7 MB

                                                        Writing Skills: Transactional Writing - Overview

                                                        Transactional Writing - Overview.mp4
                                                        • 4 mins
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                                                        Transactional Writing - Examples.mp4
                                                        • 4 mins
                                                        • 13.5 MB
                                                        1.1 VIDEO - Overview.mp4
                                                        • 4 mins
                                                        • 7.43 MB
                                                        1.2 - QUIZ.pdf
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                                                        1.3 - QUIZ & ANSWERS.pdf
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                                                        2.1 VIDEO - Examples.mp4
                                                        • 4 mins
                                                        • 13.5 MB
                                                        2.2 - QUIZ Examples.pdf
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                                                        2.3 - QUIZ & ANSWERS Examples.pdf
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                                                        Grammar, Punctuation, and Vocabulary

                                                        📘_GCSE_Grammar_Course_Outline.pdf
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                                                        Introduction
                                                          Section 1: Words, Classes, and Functions
                                                            Section 1.2 QUIZ Words, Classes & Functions.pdf
                                                            • 50.6 KB
                                                            Section 1.3 QUICK REF GUIDE Word Classes.pdf
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                                                            Section 1.4 WORKSHEET Word Class Sorting Task.pdf
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                                                            Section 1.5: Recap Words, Classes and Functions
                                                              Section 2: Sentence Structure and Clause Types
                                                                Section 2.2 QUIZ Sentence Structure and Clauses.pdf
                                                                • 51 KB
                                                                Section 2.3 QUICK REF GUIDE Sentence Types and Clauses.pdf
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                                                                Section 2.4 WORKSHEET Identifying Sentences and Clauses.pdf
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                                                                Section 2.5 VIDEO Recap Clauses and Sentence Types
                                                                  Section 3: Tense, Aspect, and Verb Forms
                                                                    Section 3.2 QUIZ Tense Aspect and Verb Forms.pdf
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                                                                    Section 3.3 QUICK REF GUIDE Cheat Sheet Tense Aspect Verb Forms.pdf
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                                                                    Section 3.4 WORKSHEET Tense Aspect Verb Forms.docx.pdf
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                                                                    Section 3.5 VIDEO Recap Tense, Aspect and Verb Forms
                                                                      Section 4: Agreement, Accuracy, and Editing
                                                                        Section 4.2 QUIZ Agreement Accuracy and Editing.pdf
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                                                                        Section 4.3 QUICK REF GUIDE Agreement Accuracy Editing.pdf
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                                                                        Section 4.4 WORKSHEET Accuracy and Editing.pdf
                                                                        • 86.5 KB
                                                                        Section 4.5 VIDEO Recap Agreement, Accuracy, and Editing
                                                                          Section 5: Stylistic Grammar, Voice and Effect
                                                                            Section 5.2 QUIZ Stylistic Grammar Voice Effect.pdf
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                                                                            Section 5.3 QUICK REF GUIDE Stylistic Grammar Voice Effect.pdf
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                                                                            Section 5.4 WORKSHEET Stylistic Grammar Voice Effect.pdf
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                                                                            Section 5.5: Recap Stylistic Grammar, Voice and Effect
                                                                              Section 6: Grammar in the Exam
                                                                                Section 6.2 QUIZ Grammar in the Exam.pdf
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                                                                                Section 6.3 QUICK REF GUIDE Grammar in the Exam.pdf
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                                                                                Section 6.4 WORKSHEET Grammar in the Exam.pdf
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                                                                                Section 6.5 VIDEO Recap Grammar in the Exam