ENGLISH LANGUAGE GCSE
Venue: Alton Campus Duration: 1 year
Teaching & Learning English Language GCSE is a qualification that proves you have achieved a certain standard in speaking, reading and writing the English language. A grade 4 (formerly grade C) or above is required for most advanced or higher-level courses in all subjects and many jobs. Assessment The qualification has two exams which will be in June each year. In addition, there is a “spoken language” component which is assessed separately and given the markers: Pass, Merit, Distinction. Although this part of the qualification does not count towards your GCSE it does appear on the final certificate and the preparation for it will be a useful life skill. There will be timed assessments and mock examinations throughout the year, mostly carried out in class time. Homework will consist largely of reading a range of texts, both literary and non- literary. Entry Requirements To qualify for this course, you will normally have achieved a grade 3 in English GCSE. ENGLISH FUNCTIONAL SKILLS LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 ASSESSMENT: 100% exam. If you would like to improve on a GCSE Grade 1 or 2 in English Language, then this is the course for you. You will learn how to find information quickly in non-fiction texts, how to decide whether something is a fact or an opinion and how to explain the techniques a writer has used to persuade the reader or gain their trust. You will practice writing emails, letters, reports and reviews and will be shown ways to improve your spelling and punctuation. You will learn how to hold a successful discussion and how to give a persuasive presentation.
Overview If you would like to improve on a GCSE Grade 3 in English Language then this course is for you. Most employers and universities ask for at least Grade 4 or above. This one-year course develops your reading and writing skills in preparation for the exams when you will be asked to show understanding of a range of texts including newspaper articles, biography and extracts of novels. During lessons, we encourage you to interact with discussions and debates to help you prepare for the speaking and listening skills needed for the end of course assessment. Students who speak English as a second or other language and are wishing to improve these skills are advised to undertake ESOL lessons. Successful completion of the GCSE requires a reasonable standard of written and spoken English as a starting point. Structure In lessons, you will read and discuss media, non- fiction and literary texts. You will develop your skills of comprehension, analysis and comparison. – You will produce pieces of creative writing such as descriptions and stories. – You will also practise practical writing tasks in various forms such as essays, articles, letters and reports. – You will be encouraged to identify any errors in your technique and helped to correct them. – There will be many opportunities to develop oral skills in a variety of class situations, including plenty of discussion work in small or larger groups. – Overall, the lessons will prepare you for the two examinations in the summer and you will also receive an additional qualification in spoken language. – Everything you learn will not only prepare you for getting the qualification but also be transferable – you will be learning life-long skills for use in the real world.
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