Students will be taught how to read and appreciate a range of fiction and non-fiction texts. They will read whole novels and plays as well as extracts from texts. The depth and power of the English literary heritage is covered extensively throughout the course but pupils do have access to modern texts as well. They will learn to understand and critically evaluate texts and are encouraged to learn quotations by heart and use them to support points they make in critical evaluations and essays. Analysing and evaluating the impact of a writer's choice of vocabulary, form, grammatical and structural features; making personal responses to texts and understanding the contexts of each text studied are also key features of the Language and Literature courses. Students will learn to write accurately, fluently, effectively and at length for pleasure and information by adapting their writing for a wide range of purposes and audiences. They will be taught how to select and organise ideas, facts and key points. Students will learn how to select and use judiciously vocabulary, grammar, form, and structural and organisational features, including rhetorical devices, to reflect audience, purpose and context, and using Standard English where appropriate. Students will also be taught how to make notes and to draft as well as to revise, edit and proof-read, reflecting on and restructuring their writing, and amending its grammar and vocabulary to improve coherence, consistency, clarity and overall effectiveness. Pupils will be taught to speak confidently, audibly and effectively using Standard English. They will also learn to work effectively in groups, listen to and build on the contributions of others as well as learning to Improvise, rehearse and perform play scripts and poetry.
Name: English Qualification title: GCSE Qualification type: GCSE or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20161019 11:14:25 Updated 20161019 11:14:25
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Newman Catholic College
Voluntary Aided School
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Harlesden Road Town: London