1. English and Curriculum for Excellence S3 Course for 2013-14

2. What will S3 look like? Pupils will attend English in two blocks of time on the timetable as at present Four x 50 minute periods a week in S3 (three in S4)

3. No Standard Grade...instead continue: developing four capacities – successful learner; confident individual; responsible citizen; effective contributor developing skills for learning, skills for life, skills for work

4. Planning for the future Progression into senior phase - pupils will all study English in S4 S3 S4 S5 S6 3 rd /4 th level National 4National 5 Higher 4 th level National 4/5 National 5 Higher Advanced Higher 4 th level/ National 4

5. What will the course consist of? Still developing four modes of communication: Reading Writing Talking Listening Developing skills under three main headings: Communication Interpersonal Thinking

6. What will be familiar/different? Study of texts Understanding, analysis and evaluation Production of written work Creative/imaginative ; discursive; informative Participation in class/group discussion and delivery of solo talk Challenges, presentation, research… variety of texts will expand in recognition of changing world Evidence of attainment will come from a much broader range of sources and pupils will be more involved in its collation Added Value Unit

7. Skills for Learning Remembering Understanding Applying, Analysing Evaluating Creating

8. Skills for Life Literacy Numeracy Health and Well-being Enterprise

9. Skills for Work Managing time; planning and organising; communicating; solving problems; undertaking tasks at short notice; working with others; thinking critically and creatively; learning and continuing to learn; taking responsibility for own development; managing and being managed by others…

10. NATIONAL FOUR COURSE STRUCTURE English: Analysis & Evaluation English: Creation & Production Literacy Added Value Unit: Assignment SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on demonstrating their understanding, analysis and evaluation skills through the study of: Written texts Spoken language SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on their writing skills by creating and producing: Written texts which are appropriate to purpose & audience and are technically accurate. Pupils will focus on their spoken communication by: Taking part in spoken interactions which use a format and structure appropriate to the audience. SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will demonstrate a range of skills which cover four key areas: Reading & understanding written texts. Listening to & understanding spoken communication Writing technically accurate texts Talking to an audience for a set purpose. SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will: Read a range of texts Select relevant information Evaluate & analyse Present & respond to questions ASSESSMENT: Various assessments may be completed in class through the study of a range of texts (poetry, drama, prose, non – fiction, media etc) i.e. close reading tasks, critical essay writing, presentations etc. PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Various written and spoken assessments may be completed in class. i.e. different styles of written pieces (creative, informative etc), group discussion, presentations etc PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Various assessments may be completed in class through the study of a text or topic ( non – fiction, fiction, speeches, media etc) i.e. written responses, solo talk, group discussion, close reading etc. PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Pupils will investigate a chosen topic and present their findings in an appropriate format, either written or oral. Topics will be discussed with the teacher before the investigation and assessment. PASS or FAIL English: Analysis & Evaluation English: Creation & Production Literacy Added Value Unit: Assignment SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on demonstrating their understanding, analysis and evaluation skills through the study of: Written texts Spoken language SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on their writing skills by creating and producing: Written texts which are appropriate to purpose & audience and are technically accurate. Pupils will focus on their spoken communication by: Taking part in spoken interactions which use a format and structure appropriate to the audience. SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will demonstrate a range of skills which cover four key areas: Reading & understanding written texts. Listening to & understanding spoken communication Writing technically accurate texts Talking to an audience for a set purpose. SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will: Read a range of texts Select relevant information Evaluate & analyse Present & respond to questions ASSESSMENT: Various assessments may be completed in class through the study of a range of texts (poetry, drama, prose, non – fiction, media etc) i.e. close reading tasks, critical essay writing, presentations etc. PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Various written and spoken assessments may be completed in class. i.e. different styles of written pieces (creative, informative etc), group discussion, presentations etc PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Various assessments may be completed in class through the study of a text or topic ( non – fiction, fiction, speeches, media etc) i.e. written responses, solo talk, group discussion, close reading etc. PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Pupils will investigate a chosen topic and present their findings in an appropriate format, either written or oral. Topics will be discussed with the teacher before the investigation and assessment. PASS or FAIL English: Analysis & Evaluation English: Creation & Production Literacy Added Value Unit: Assignment SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on demonstrating their understanding, analysis and evaluation skills through the study of: Written texts Spoken language SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on their writing skills by creating and producing: Written texts which are appropriate to purpose & audience and are technically accurate. Pupils will focus on their spoken communication by: Taking part in spoken interactions which use a format and structure appropriate to the audience. SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will demonstrate a range of skills which cover four key areas: Reading & understanding written texts. Listening to & understanding spoken communication Writing technically accurate texts Talking to an audience for a set purpose. SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will: Read a range of texts Select relevant information Evaluate & analyse Present & respond to questions ASSESSMENT: Various assessments may be completed in class through the study of a range of texts (poetry, drama, prose, non – fiction, media etc) i.e. close reading tasks, critical essay writing, presentations etc. PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Various written and spoken assessments may be completed in class. i.e. different styles of written pieces (creative, informative etc), group discussion, presentations etc PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Various assessments may be completed in class through the study of a text or topic ( non – fiction, fiction, speeches, media etc) i.e. written responses, solo talk, group discussion, close reading etc. PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Pupils will investigate a chosen topic and present their findings in an appropriate format, either written or oral. Topics will be discussed with the teacher before the investigation and assessment. 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11. English: Analysis & Evaluation English: Creation & Production FINAL ASSESSMENT: SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on demonstrating their understanding, analysis and evaluation skills through the study of: Written texts Spoken language SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on their writing skills by creating and producing: Written texts which are appropriate to purpose & audience and are technically accurate. Pupils will focus on their spoken communication by: Taking part in spoken interactions which use a format and structure appropriate to the audience. Analysis and Evaluation Unit & Creation and Production Unit must be passed at National Five level to sit the final examination: PORTFOLIO: WRITING 1) A Personal or Creative Essay (15 Marks) 2) A Persuasive or Discursive Essay (15 Marks) Writing is produced in class and sent away for assessment. It is worth 30 marks/ 30% in total). ASSESSMENT: Various assessments may be completed in class throughout the study of a range of texts which could include poetry, drama, prose, non-fiction, media etc. i.e. close reading tasks, critical essay writing, presentations etc. PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Various written and spoken assessments may be completed in class i.e. different styles of written pieces (creative, informative etc), group discussion, presentations etc PASS or FAIL EXAMINATION: READING Close Reading Paper: (30 Marks) Reading for Understanding, Analysis & Evaluation. Critical Reading: (40 Marks) A critical essay on a text previously studied. (20 marks) Answering questions on a Scottish text studied in class (20 marks) The exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes in total and is worth 70 marks (70%). A final grade is then awarded: A, B or C. English: Analysis & Evaluation English: Creation & Production FINAL ASSESSMENT: SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on demonstrating their understanding, analysis and evaluation skills through the study of: Written texts Spoken language SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on their writing skills by creating and producing: Written texts which are appropriate to purpose & audience and are technically accurate. Pupils will focus on their spoken communication by: Taking part in spoken interactions which use a format and structure appropriate to the audience. Analysis and Evaluation Unit & Creation and Production Unit must be passed at National Five level to sit the final examination: PORTFOLIO: WRITING 1) A Personal or Creative Essay (15 Marks) 2) A Persuasive or Discursive Essay (15 Marks) Writing is produced in class and sent away for assessment. It is worth 30 marks/ 30% in total). ASSESSMENT: Various assessments may be completed in class throughout the study of a range of texts which could include poetry, drama, prose, non-fiction, media etc. i.e. close reading tasks, critical essay writing, presentations etc. PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Various written and spoken assessments may be completed in class i.e. different styles of written pieces (creative, informative etc), group discussion, presentations etc PASS or FAIL EXAMINATION: READING Close Reading Paper: (30 Marks) Reading for Understanding, Analysis & Evaluation. Critical Reading: (40 Marks) A critical essay on a text previously studied. (20 marks) Answering questions on a Scottish text studied in class (20 marks) The exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes in total and is worth 70 marks (70%). A final grade is then awarded: A, B or C. English: Analysis & Evaluation English: Creation & Production FINAL ASSESSMENT: SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on demonstrating their understanding, analysis and evaluation skills through the study of: Written texts Spoken language SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on their writing skills by creating and producing: Written texts which are appropriate to purpose & audience and are technically accurate. Pupils will focus on their spoken communication by: Taking part in spoken interactions which use a format and structure appropriate to the audience. Analysis and Evaluation Unit & Creation and Production Unit must be passed at National Five level to sit the final examination: PORTFOLIO: WRITING 1) A Personal or Creative Essay (15 Marks) 2) A Persuasive or Discursive Essay (15 Marks) Writing is produced in class and sent away for assessment. It is worth 30 marks/ 30% in total). ASSESSMENT: Various assessments may be completed in class throughout the study of a range of texts which could include poetry, drama, prose, non-fiction, media etc. i.e. close reading tasks, critical essay writing, presentations etc. PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Various written and spoken assessments may be completed in class i.e. different styles of written pieces (creative, informative etc), group discussion, presentations etc PASS or FAIL EXAMINATION: READING Close Reading Paper: (30 Marks) Reading for Understanding, Analysis & Evaluation. Critical Reading: (40 Marks) A critical essay on a text previously studied. (20 marks) Answering questions on a Scottish text studied in class (20 marks) The exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes in total and is worth 70 marks (70%). A final grade is then awarded: A, B or C. English: Analysis & Evaluation English: Creation & Production FINAL ASSESSMENT: SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on demonstrating their understanding, analysis and evaluation skills through the study of: Written texts Spoken language SKILLS DEVELOPED: Pupils will focus on their writing skills by creating and producing: Written texts which are appropriate to purpose & audience and are technically accurate. Pupils will focus on their spoken communication by: Taking part in spoken interactions which use a format and structure appropriate to the audience. Analysis and Evaluation Unit & Creation and Production Unit must be passed at National Five level to sit the final examination: PORTFOLIO: WRITING 1) A Personal or Creative Essay (15 Marks) 2) A Persuasive or Discursive Essay (15 Marks) Writing is produced in class and sent away for assessment. It is worth 30 marks/ 30% in total). ASSESSMENT: Various assessments may be completed in class throughout the study of a range of texts which could include poetry, drama, prose, non-fiction, media etc. i.e. close reading tasks, critical essay writing, presentations etc. PASS or FAIL ASSESSMENT: Various written and spoken assessments may be completed in class i.e. different styles of written pieces (creative, informative etc), group discussion, presentations etc PASS or FAIL EXAMINATION: READING Close Reading Paper: (30 Marks) Reading for Understanding, Analysis & Evaluation. Critical Reading: (40 Marks) A critical essay on a text previously studied. (20 marks) Answering questions on a Scottish text studied in class (20 marks) The exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes in total and is worth 70 marks (70%). A final grade is then awarded: A, B or C. NATIONAL FIVE COURSE STRUCTURE