1. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT St Joseph’s High School, Crossmaglen  At Key Stage Four, pupils will study either GCSE English Language or  Essential Skills in Communication.  GCSE English Literature is optional.

2. GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE  Foundation and Higher tiers are available.  Tier of entry is a decision at Unit level.

3. ASSESSMENT  60% of marks will come from Controlled Assessment.  40% of the marks will come from two exams – Unit 1 & Unit 2

4. WHAT IS CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT?  Replaces coursework.  Pupils must take ownership of their own work.  Planning and prep work must be done as homework.

5. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Year 11 Unit 4: Studying Spoken and Written Language and Writing Creatively [40%] Controlled Assessment – 3 tasks, moderated Year11  Task 1: The Study of Spoken Language. (10%)  Task 2: The Study of Written Language. (15%)  Task 3: Writing Creatively. (15%)

6. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Year 12  Unit 1: Personal Writing & Reading Multi-Modal Texts (20%) External Exam Jan  Unit 2: Functional Writing and Reading Non- Fiction(20%) External exam June  Unit 3: Speaking and Listening (20%) Controlled Assessment Individual Presentation Group Discussion Role Play

7. ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN COMMUNICATION Years 11 & 12 To achieve both Level 1 and Level 2, pupils must:  Produce a portfolio comprising 3 written documents and participate in Speaking and Listening tasks. This is worth 50% of the overall qualification.  Complete a written exam and achieve at least 70% of the total marks.

8. ENGLISH LITERATURE Year 11   Unit 1:The Study of Prose (25%) External examination in June   Unit 3:The Study of Linked Texts (25%) Controlled assessment moderated in June

9. ENGLISH LITERATURE Year 12   Unit 2:The Study of Drama and Poetry (50%) External Examination in June