Subjects > English > KS4 (GCSE)
English and English Literature GCSE
You will all follow a course based on the OCR English GCSE syllabus whose aims
are to help you develop your:
- Understanding of the spoken word and the ability to take part in a variety of
speaking and listening activities matching your style and response to different
audiences and purposes. - Reading, understanding and response to all types of writing while improving
information retrieval skills for the purpose of study. - Ability to construct and convey meaning in your written work using correct
grammar and standard English and matching your style to the audience and
purpose.
The syllabus is assessed by terminal examination (60%) and coursework (40%).
You will continue to be grouped in three ability bands. Pupils in most groups will also be entered for the OCR English Literature GCSE (70% examination, 30% coursework). The OCR syllabuses allow for assessment in
a common folder. The department is currently piloting the Edexcel Adult Literacy onscreen testing regime with a small number of pupils and this may expand during 2006-8. Individual teachers will inform their groups of the combinations of courses and assessment that will be used with them.
Assessment
English Examination 60%
Coursework 40%
English Literature Examination 70% Coursework 30%
For further information, please see:
A Sykes
Head of Department