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6GE04: A Level Edexcel Unit4 Pre-release Teaching & Research Pack

Written to be relevant for exams in 2016 and 2017, this resource focuses on planning, structure and execution of the perfect essay for Unit 4 and can be used before the pre-release of the research focus, right up to the exam.

The sections on planning and structuring of the essay can be used to tackle any of the optional topics.
The examples used in this resource focus on Option 1: Tectonics.

Use in conjunction with the ZigZag Education Unit 4 Focus Pack. Develop your essay planning and streamline it for the exam.

This resource includes:

  • A handwritten example essay so students know what to expect before they begin
  • Structured processes and reliable sources guide students through their research
  • Examples of Models and diagrams to learn and deploy in the exam
  • Differentiated keywords lists and definitions to instil the use of subject-specific terminology
  • A full example script to work through the planned essay structure step-by-step
  • Breakdown of the marking criteria
  • Practice exam question with marking guidance