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English Language and English Literature GCSE Two certificates Coursework/controlled assessments Exams (2 Language and 2 Literature) Speaking and listening ‘Of Mice and Men’ ‘An Inspector Calls’ ‘Heroes’ Poetry
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How can you support your child in ‘English’?
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‘English’ is about skills which are honed over time… Written communication which is clear, effective and appropriate to audience and purpose. Reading for meaning and analysing a writer’s choice of language. Interpreting information. Reading between the lines – what is the sub-text? Analysing literature eg. novels/poetry. Understanding how context impacts upon a text. Writer’s message/intention. Understanding how a text is organised and the impact upon the reader.
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‘English’ is about skills which are honed over time… Text types: letters, speeches, articles, reports, reviews, argument Engaging stories and descriptions Spelling Punctuation Grammar – parts of speech eg. adjectives, verbs, verb tense, sentence structure, syntax There/their/they’re To/too/two Of/off Where/were Your/you’re
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1.Knowledge – pupils should: describe; identify; recall. 2.Comprehension – pupils should: translate; review; report; restate. 3.Application – pupils should: interpret; predict; show how; solve; try in a new context. 4.Analysis – pupils should: explain; infer; analyse; question; test; criticise. 5.Synthesis – pupils should: design; create; arrange; organise; construct. 6.Evaluation – pupils should: assess; compare and contrast; appraise; argue; select
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Supporting your child in English can be achieved by: – Encourage them to stick to deadlines. Drafts of coursework are due in on a regular basis and the dates are on SMH. – Use the revision guides that we provide. – Encourage them to read a daily newspaper and read fiction. Build a climate of words at home. Let them see you read and discuss the texts. – Ask your child what they are interested in reading – what genre, historical, sports…. – Talk about what they have read, why it was good and how it could have been more engaging. Also, discuss any television programmes or documentaries. – Buy books as a Christmas and/or birthday present.
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Supporting your child in English can be achieved by: – Support them by providing a quiet, large enough space in which to work, away from distractions. – Begin revision early – York Notes, websites, CGP guides, flash cards, posters, essays, key terms, key techniques. – Test on spellings they regularly seem to get wrong and discuss new words. – Encourage revision by watching ‘Of Mice and Men’ and ‘An Inspector Calls’ together and asking questions. – Test them on persuasive devices and key literary terms eg. personification, imagery, juxtaposition – Encourage them to utilise the exam board’s website – find past papers and read the mark schemes/Examiner reports
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How does school help when students are struggling? Teacher revisits the skill Teaching assistants offer support in class Opportunity given in class for more practise Lunchtime/after school support arranged with class teacher Extra homework to ensure student has mastered skills One-to-one tuition enrolment Re-testing after re-teaching
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