English is arguably the most important GCSE subject, being a necessary requirement for most Further and Higher Education courses, as well as a wide range of jobs. This course is taught by highly qualified, experienced staff who ensure that the work is as varied and enjoyable as the examination board's specification allows. If you attend well, complete your assignments and respond to feedback, you stand an excellent chance of gaining this valuable qualification. How will I spend my time on the course? The course is unitized . you will be expected to complete three units which compose of a mixture of internally controlled assessments, similar to invigilated examinations and an externally assessed examination, as well as speaking and listening activities.
Name: English GCSE Qualification title: QT8 Qualification type: GCSE or equivalent Assessment Unit 1 . 'English Today' . internally assessed controlled assessment. You analyse six themed texts (three paper based/three onscreen) during the Autumn term in preparation for two 2 hour controlled assessment activities. Task 1 is a reading activity and you are expected to compare/explore two of the given texts. (1000 words) Text 2 is a writing task based on the theme of the texts, such as an article/script. (100 words). Unit 2 . 'The Writer's Voice' . external examination . 1 hour 45minutes. Section A . language task based on our set text, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Section B . writing task, for example a review, article. Unit 3 . 'Spoken Language' You will be expected to complete three speaking and listening activities, an individual presentation, group activity and role play. Spoken Language . you will provide a commentary (up to 1000 words) based on two examples of spoken language that you will have listened to and studied throughout the year . two hours controlled assessment. Writing activity . you will select a task from a choice of three, such as a speech, story or script and complete it in a contolled assessment session . two hours (up to 1000 words). Awarding - Created 20170131 10:50:34 Updated 20170131 10:50:34
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