English
English at Nendrum College
Key Stage 3 English
Pupils participate in a range of individual, paired and group activities to support their learning in the three areas of English and Communication:
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Reading
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Writing
- Talking and Listening
Pupils study fiction and non-fiction, written and audio-visual texts to prepare them for study at GCSE and also for the world of work
Assessment
Pupils are assessed throughout KS3 in Reading, Writing and Talking and Listening using the Levels of Progression set out in the Revised NI Curriculum.
In Year 10 a level will be awarded based on the outcome of this on-going assessment.
Key Stage 4
English Language GCSE
Unit 1 Exam – 30%
5 tasks, 1 hour 45 minutes
Unit 2 Speaking and Listening - 20%
Teacher assessed, externally moderated
Unit 3 Controlled Study of Spoken and Written Language– 20%
2 tasks, 2 hours
Unit 4 Exam – 30%
4 tasks, 1 hour 45 minutes
Essential Skills
Offered to selected pupils in Year 12. Pupils are entered for Level 1 and/or Level 2 Communication.
Course Content
Assessment Component 1 Learner's Speaking and Listening Portfolio
Assessment Component 2 External Exam
English Literature GCSE
English Literature GCSE is an optional subject offered to pupils who are moving into Year 11.
It is an excellent subject to choose for pupils who are confident in English and who would like to move on to do A-Levels in subjects such as English Literature, History or Government and Politics. Working towards a GCSE in English Literature will also support attainment in GCSE English Language (compulsory).
Course Outline
Unit 1 Exam – 30%
The Study of Prose
1 hour 45 minutes
Section A: Novel - one question
Section B: Unseen prose - one question
Unit 2 Exam - 50%
The Study of Drama and Poetry
2 hours
Section A: Drama - one question
Section B: Poetry - one question
Unit 3 Controlled Assessment - 20%
The Study of Shakespeare
2 hours
One task
