Key Stage 4
ENGLISH LANGUAGE - GCSE
Examination Board: CEA
The course is unitized and allows students the opportunity to build on the skills and capabilities developed through the delivery of the Key Stage 3 Curriculum in Northern Ireland.
The course is unitized and allows students the opportunity to build on the skills and capabilities developed through the delivery of the Key Stage 3 Curriculum in Northern Ireland.
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SPECIFICATION CHANGES DUE SEPTEMBER 2017
The assessment pattern in this Syllabus is differentiated to enable candidates to show their ability in the subject. There are two tiers of entry:-
The assessment pattern in this Syllabus is differentiated to enable candidates to show their ability in the subject. There are two tiers of entry:-
Further Details available at : www.rewardinglearning.org
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ENGLISH LITERATURE - GCSE
Examination Board: CEA
A challenging and enjoyable course for avid readers. This GCSE cultivates the ability to read, understand and respond to a range of literary texts; to appreciate the ways in which authors achieve their effects; and to construct and convey meaning in writing by matching style to audience and purpose.
Students are encouraged to become critical readers of fiction and non fiction prose, poetry and drama.
Two tiers of entry:
A challenging and enjoyable course for avid readers. This GCSE cultivates the ability to read, understand and respond to a range of literary texts; to appreciate the ways in which authors achieve their effects; and to construct and convey meaning in writing by matching style to audience and purpose.
Students are encouraged to become critical readers of fiction and non fiction prose, poetry and drama.
Two tiers of entry:
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The course consists of:-
Unit 1: The Study of Prose
Unit 2: The Study of Drama and poetry
Unit 3: The Study of Linked Texts
Further Details available at : www.rewardinglearning.org
Unit 1: The Study of Prose
Unit 2: The Study of Drama and poetry
Unit 3: The Study of Linked Texts
Further Details available at : www.rewardinglearning.org
ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN COMMUNICATION (LEVEL 1/2)
For some pupils a more suitable alternative to GCSE would be an Essential Skills Qualification. This course allows students to work at their own pace.
The course consists of pupils completing:
All components are assessed against the set criteria to test reading and writing skills before a Level 1 or 2 is awarded.
The course consists of pupils completing:
- A Speaking and Listening Portfolio
- A 90 minute exam paper
All components are assessed against the set criteria to test reading and writing skills before a Level 1 or 2 is awarded.