Paper 1 2027: Full Unit for IGCSE First Language English 0500/0990

Download my full scheme of work for Paper 1, designed to match Cambridge's 2027 specification.

Planned by an experienced 0500 teacher and IGCSE English examiner. Find me on Youtube.

What's included?

• PowerPoint with 18 complete lessons, including starter and plenary. 424 slides.
• 13 exam tasks in 2027 format with mark schemes.
• 2 full Paper 1s in 2027 format with mark schemes and handwritten responses.
• Extra mini exam tasks, some adapted for EAL students.

Can I see a free sample?

• Yes, see my Paper 1 and sample answers here.

What are the lesson topics?

• Comprehension Q1 – Flat pack furniture
• Decoding new words
• Summary Q2a reading – Heatwaves
• Summary Q2a writing – Forest fires
• Writer’s attitude Q2b – Forest fires
• Summative Q1 and Q2 – Bees and no-dig gardening
• Q3c – Horses
• Vocab Q3ac – Whiteout
• Vocab Q3ac – Tornado
• Q3d – Tornado
• Q3d – Beavers
• Summative Q3 – Dog sledding
• Revising the six text types – Dog sledding
• Q4 reading marks – Airport
• Q4 report writing – Airport
• Q4 reading – Ramsbottom
• Q4 interview writing – Ramsbottom
• Full Paper 1 practice – Endangered animals

What's inside?

PowerPoint with eighteen full lessons, 424 slides:

13 exam practices in 2027 style with mark schemes:

Two full Paper 1s with mark scheme and sample answers:

Extra mini exam practices for EAL students: