1. English GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature

2. GCSE English Language Descriptive and narrative writing – 15% Reading assignment – 15% Study of spoken language- 10% Controlled assessment (40%) Reading – 30% Writing – 30% Examination (60%)

3. GCSE English Literature Shakespeare and poetry linked task – 25% Controlled assessment (25%) Unit 1: Novel and unseen poetry – 35% Unit 2: play and novel – 40% Examination (75%)

4. What happens in English lessons? Controlled assessment 6 lessons English exam preparation 1 lesson Poetry exam preparation 1 lesson Extra assessment lesson 1 per month

5. Controlled assessment: how you can support General preparation Task preparation Controlled assessment

6. Controlled assessment: how you can support General preparation Task preparation Controlled assessment Literacy: Reading for pleasure Dictionary/spellchecker Spelling/vocabulary games Set texts: Online resources No limitations on what happens at home Rested and prepared

7. Year 10 controlled assessment schedule 123456 Descriptive writing 1 hour Narrative writing 1 hour Reading: Of Mice and Men essay 2 hours Study of spoken language 1 hour Shakespeare and poetry 4 hours

8. Useful resources www.universalteacher.org Good information on set texts for language and literature www.wjec.co.uk Exam board website. Includes downloadable examples of controlled assessments and past exam papers. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize Good general information on set texts.