Units covered during course: This four-unit course helps students use, understand and analyse spoken and written language for particular audiences and contexts. Units 1 and 2 are externally examined - units 3 and 4 are internally assessed. Examinations: Tier entries for examinations can be decided based on the strengths of the individual students. There are new rules from the exam board whereby if students are entered for Foundation for their examination, if their controlled assessments are good enough, there is a possibility they can still get a B grade overall. The examination will take place in June 2015. For students who did not achieve their target grade in Year 11, we offer the opportunity to re-sit the qualification. We believe that there are many important areas that can be developed alongside the students’ ability to write. This includes an appreciation of life and relationships as well as an analysis of our role in society. These areas are explored through poetry, novels and plays. They are also debated through the study of Language where an analysis of the use of persuasive language and rhetorical techniques develops important life skills for all students. By studying this course, students will be supported to gain a qualification which will be recognised by all employers. The course is organised over one year during which students complete written controlled assessments, speaking and listening assessments and examinations.
Name: GCSE English Language re-sit Qualification title: English - First Language (0500) Qualification type: GCSE or equivalent Assessment A variety of assessments will be completed over the year. The best work will be submitted in May. Tasks include: creative writing and responses to a range of literature including a play by Shakespeare. The tasks are set by the exam board and change each year. All students will work towards the same assessments and examinations and they will complete them at the same time, but during lesson time. Speaking and Listening: (although this is not included in the examination grade awarded) A variety of tasks have been devised to add a drama and media focus to the course. There will also be an opportunity for group discussion and debates based on the texts studied in class. Every area of the course is designed to offer students an opportunity to develop their skills in communication through discussions, presentations and performances. They will also learn to write in a variety of forms and genres. ( The Specification is always subject to change) Awarding Cambridge English Language Assessment Created 20151001 08:27:38 Updated 20151113 10:13:59
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