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GCSE German: Exam Skills - Writing and Translation

Focuses on the techniques for Paper 4 (Writing). Covers how to approach the structured and open-ended writing tasks, including time management and hitting all bullet points. Provides strategies for the translation from English into German.
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Lesson#1
Welcome to this deck on exam skills for GCSE German. We will focus on Paper 4, which is the writing exam. We'll cover the two main writing tasks and the translation from English into German, giving you the strategies you need to succeed.
Quiz#2
Which paper in the AQA GCSE German exam specifically tests your writing and translation skills?

Paper 4

Lesson#3
The writing paper has two main types of creative writing tasks. The first is a structured task, where you are given four bullet points to respond to. The second is an open-ended task, where you write a longer piece on a chosen topic. Both tasks require you to show off your knowledge of German vocabulary and grammar.
Quiz#4
What are the two main types of creative writing tasks in the GCSE German writing exam?

structured and open-ended

Lesson#5
For the structured writing task, which is often a short message or email, it is absolutely essential that you write something for every single bullet point provided in the question. Missing even one point will lose you a significant number of marks.
Quiz#6
To get the highest marks in the structured writing task of the German GCSE, what must you ensure you do for every bullet point?

write something for each one

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