GCSE French (Revised) (First teaching from September 2017) GCSE Support Event October - November 2018

Support Event Introduction Key Resources New GCSE French unit by unit Q&A

Introduction A time of change New specification for GCSE French Unitised qualification First papers – summer 2018 First awards – summer 2019 40% of the assessments must be taken at the end of course

Key Resources CCEA French Microsite Specification Specimen Assessment Materials (SAMS) GCSE Modern Languages Clarification document (June 2017) Circular – GCSE Modern Languages Writing (April 2018) Circular – 2018 GCSE Modern Languages (Sept 2018) Speaking Examination at a glance (Sept 2018)

Assessment Objectives There are FOUR assessment objectives: AO1: understand and respond to different types of spoken language (25%) AO2: communicate and interact effectively in speech (25%) AO3: understand and respond to different types of written language (25%) AO4: communicate in writing (25%) * Delete as appropriate

GCSE at a glance Unit 1: Listening (foundation/ higher) 25% Unit 2: Speaking (untiered) 25% Unit 3: Reading (foundation / higher) 25% Unit 4: Writing (foundation/ higher) 25% All modules = 60 marks

Contexts for Learning Context 1: Identity, Lifestyle and Culture Context 2: Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest Context 3: School Life, Studies and the World of Work

Context for Learning 1 Myself, my family, relationships and choices Social media and new technology Free time, leisure and daily routine Culture, customs, festivals and celebrations

Context for Learning 2 My local area and the wider environment Community involvement Social and global issues Travel and tourism

Context for Learning 3 My studies and school life Extra-curricular activities Part-time jobs and money management Future plans and career

Contexts for Learning 3 Contexts for Learning ALL 3 Contexts covered in every paper 4 Topics in each context = framework for topics to assess ALL TOPICS will be assessed over the lifetime of the specification

GCSE Unit 1: Listening This unit has TWO tiers: Foundation 35 minutes (approx.) Higher 45 minutes (approx.)

GCSE Unit 1: Listening Changes from previous specification: Foundation & Higher papers = 12 questions 4 common questions Questions and answers in English = Q. 1 - 8 Questions and answers in French = Q. 9 - 12

GCSE Unit 1: Listening Full sentences not required Alternatives  no marks awarded Incorrect language  no marks awarded Candidate should answer clearly in the spaces provided

GCSE Unit 3: Reading This unit has TWO tiers: Foundation 50 minutes Higher 60 minutes

GCSE Unit 3: Reading Changes from previous specification: Foundation & Higher papers = 12 questions 4 questions are common to both tiers Questions and answers in English and questions and answers in French Answers in incorrect language  no marks awarded Full sentences not required in answers

GCSE Unit 3: Reading Changes from previous specification: Foundation & Higher papers - translation Translation of short sentences from French to English Different questions for translation in foundation and higher papers

GCSE Unit 4: Writing This unit has TWO tiers: Foundation 60 minutes Higher 1 hour 15 minutes

GCSE Unit 4: Writing Foundation Tier = 4 questions Listing and short phrases in French Short phrase/ sentence responses in French Translation of short sentences from English to French Structured response – extended writing (one from choice of three) [See CCEA Circular - April 2018] CCEA Circular April 2018 – recommends 80-100 words

GCSE Unit 4: Writing Higher Tier = 4 questions Short phrase/ sentence responses in French Short responses in French to one or more pieces of text Translation of short sentences from English to French Structured response – extended writing (one from choice of three) [See CCEA Circular - April 2018] CCEA Circular April 2018 – recommends 130 – 150 words

GCSE Unit 4: Writing Changes from previous specifications: Replaces Controlled Assessment Writing One common question Translation English  French Structured responses in French – choice of 1 from 3 options

GCSE Unit 4: Writing In the Writing Papers Phrases do not have to include a verb Sentences do have to contain a verb Word limits/ guidance = very important Lengthy answers can be self-penalizing

GCSE Unit 4: Writing Extended writing Three options - 1 option from each of the 3 Contexts for Learning Set out answer clearly Choose carefully – all 5 bullet points must be answered appropriately to access the higher bands All bullet points have equal weighting

GCSE Unit 4: Writing Extended writing – Communication Band 5 17-20 marks Carries out the task effectively Very clear and concise language Excellent knowledge of the topic Ideas and opinions = expressed and justified

GCSE Unit 4: Writing Extended writing – Grammar and Structures Band 5 9-10 marks Well-organized and coherent Attempts to use more complex language Excellent range of appropriate vocabulary and structures Few errors

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking This unit is untiered: Role-plays 2- 4 minutes Conversation topic 1 4 minutes Conversation topic 2 4 minutes Suggested overall time 7-12 minutes (teacher managed)

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Teacher-conducted speaking test MUST be recorded for uploading Marked by CCEA GCSE timetable is currently online – window for speaking tests

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Timings Upper time limits must be adhered to Lengthy speaking tests are self-penalizing Too short  will not allow access to full range of marks

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Role-plays - preparation Two cards – presented to candidate face down Each card has two role play situations Candidate chooses without seeing the tasks One card on each of the contexts not covered by pre-release topic

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Role plays - preparation CCEA will specify the order of the role play cards A, B, C etc.

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Role-plays - preparation Preparation = 10 minutes Candidates can write answers / notes on the Candidate Role-play Response Sheet and use these in the examination

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking When Role-plays have been selected - Candidate sees the contents of the role-plays 2 Situations based on different topics Both from the same Context for Learning Open and closed tasks Ask questions

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Role-plays Teacher-examiner must adhere to the responses given in the Speaking Test Booklet Candidates should not be prompted or corrected

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Role-plays Each element assessed 2/ 1/ 0 Communication is key Range of difficulty – untiered (A*-G) Total marks for role-plays = 2 x 10 = 20 marks

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Conversation topic 1 Pre-release topic Topic released in September 2019 Topic for GCSE French = Daily routine (including leisure and free time)

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Conversation topic 1 Based on the topic ONLY NOT based on the full Context Up to 4 minutes Candidate should answer and ask questions Circular September 2018 – GCSE Modern Languages

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Conversation topic 1 Continues elements from Controlled Assessment in old specification One hour preparation in class Candidate Preparation Sheet

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Conversation topic 1 It should NOT be a series of mini-presentations Natural flow to the conversation CCEA questions (in Specification) – can be used/ adapted

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Conversation topic 2 It must be on one topic NOT a full Context for Learning It must be taken from the Context for Learning not covered so far in the speaking test A natural conversation Teacher chooses topic NOT the candidate Candidates should answer and ask questions

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Conversation topics 1 and 2 Each conversation topic marked out of 20 Each conversation topic assessed separately Conversation topic 1 = 20 marks Conversation topic 2 = 20 marks

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Conversation – Communication (15 marks) Band 5 Candidate (13-15 marks) Asks and answers questions spontaneously and confidently Communicates a lot of relevant information Develops answers by giving unsolicited details with opinions and justification Excellent pronunciation, intonation and fluency.

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Conversation Grammar and Structures (5 marks) Band 5 Candidate (5 marks) uses a wide range of grammar and structures giving the response some complexity regularly incorporates vocabulary, idiomatic and creative expressions that give the response a natural feel uses more complex language, with confident reference to past, present and future events, as appropriate delivers a response with a high level of accuracy

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking THREE parts to the speaking test - One recording Role-plays 20 marks Conversation topic 1 20 marks Conversation topic 2 20 marks TOTAL = 60 marks

GCSE Unit 2: Speaking Candidate Preparation sheet Candidate Role-play Response Sheet BOTH must be retained by centre until the Enquiry About Results (EAR) process is complete

Contacts: GCSE Modern Languages Education Manager [with overall responsibility for GCSE French & German]: Jayne FitzGerald Telephone: 028 90 261200 Ext 2255 Email: jfitzgerald@ccea.org.uk Education Manager [with overall responsibility for GCSE Irish and Spanish]: Seán McNally Telephone: 028 90 261200 Ext 2325 Email: smcnally@ccea.org.uk Subject Support Officer: Joan Jennings Telephone: 028 90 261200 Ext 2552 Email: jjennings@ccea.org.uk

Online support & resources Full range of materials for GCSE - available on the CCEA French microsite at www.ccea.org.uk Specification, SAMS Factfiles Circulars Chief Examiner’s Reports

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