Pupils are streamed into ability groupings using appropriate testing throughout school. All pupils participate in a range of individual, paired and group activities to support their learning in the three areas of English and Communication:
· Reading
· Writing
· Talking and Listening
Pupils study fiction, non-fiction texts and poetry to prepare them for study at GCSE and also for the world of work.
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
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
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