English language paper 1 aqa english paper 1 section bq5war. Section b of your english exam will assess your writing skills you will be asked to complete. As english language paper 1 sams commentary this resource explains how the questions in the specimen assessment materials for as paper 1 address the assessment objectives, with some suggestions as to how each task might be approached. Wales leisure the world of work the world of sciencetechnology citizenship. Using a range of texts catered for various needs and tastes, this international gcse qualification takes a skillsbased approach to the study of english literature that is consistent across the genres the qualification features a focus on independent research and learning, including the development of study skills, providing an invaluable preparation for higher level study. Our gcse in english language is unitised, so itis possible to take part of the assessment before the end of the course. English language paper 1 the structure question 3 sentence starters. If you are worried you may forget what a target language word means, you could write the english translation next to it, as long as the english word is included in your final count. It can be used at the initial year 11 parents evening or when you are helping your child with any revision or planning. Gcse german candidate exemplar controlled assessment writing. Gcse english language assessment objectives aqa pdf. Tudor grange academy slide 2 gcse qualification at a glance written controlled assessments 40% x 4 assignments for english language x 5 assignments for english.
Reading response to nonfictionmedia texts advised time. English language and literature over 3 years planning grid. It provides the instructions from the exam board, grammar help, useful vocabulary and checklists for peer and self assessment. Our registered address is aqa, devas street, manchester m15 6ex. Some schools seemed to confuse the task sheets with other forms eg task planning form optional and candidate record form, or even with the assessment criteria. Gcse chinese examiner report unit 03 speaking test june. Specimen controlled assessment tasks specimen controlled assessment tasks for gcse english language unit 3 part a. English languageenglish 4 40% each ontrolled assessment involves preparation in lessons before a two hour exam. Refer to the language devices and techniques used to explore these relationships. English language english 4 40% each ontrolled assessment involves preparation in lessons before a two hour exam.
Occasionally there were clerical errors, causing the wrong total mark on both the candidate. A chance for pupils to share with their parents the work that they have been completing within english lessons at st georges rc high school. Marking cannot begin until the examiner knows what the students are writing about. Geography 1 25% 20 hours during lesson time of lowhigh order control, analysing and presenting data.
International gcse english language oxford international. Planning and assessment assessment and targets teachit. Tuesday, 23 november 2010 yr 10 controlled assessment planning sheet. Help ks4 pupils revise and boost their language use when studying for aqa language paper 1. New english gcse gcse examinations 2015 aqa, ocr, edexcel and wjec. Full practice papers and model answers for papers 1 and 2, reading and writing. Yr 10 controlled assessment planning sheet blogger. This pack is a great way to explain the new gcse specifications for english language on the aqa board. Teachers and students following the 2015 aqa gcse english language qualification. Understanding spoken and written texts and writing creatively english literature. English aqa gcse report on the examination 2011 june series remember that the time constraint alone for the reading part of english controlled assessment prevents long and narrative pieces of work based on all embracing assignment titles as was commonly the case with coursework in the outgoing specification. English literature 2 25% each ontrolled assessment involves preparation in lessons before a two hour exam.
These are located in our secure key materials area. Coursework, controlled assessment and nonexam assessment nea assessment and verification. Aqa english language paper 1 vocabulary support guide. Gcse english language new spec explained aqa contains. Tudor grange academy slide 3 unit 1 examination section a. Author adrian cropper, author peter ellison, and author fran nantongwe.
Using this planning tool, students are encouraged to think. Aqa english literature controlled assessment the student. Entry level certificate step up to english gold step. It is a form of internal assessment where the control levels for each assessment stage task setting, task taking and task marking are defined by the qualifications regulators for all awarding bodies. Entry level certificate step up to english gold step 59731 aqa. Gcse chinese examiner report unit 03 speaking test june 2014. Resource bank on uk had been followed by the centre. The focus of this unit is investigative, asking candidates to explore their own spoken language andor that of others, including perhaps spoken language in media and technologies such as internet messaging services. Aqa state that students should be taught to read and analyse the whole text independently to prepare them for the exam. These assessment styles include data analysis, discursive essays, directed writing, original writing and researchbased investigative writing. Controlled assessment advisers are subject experts, and the best person to contact with questions about controlled assessment. Coursework and controlled assessment components assess candidates skills, knowledge and understanding that arent easily assessed by timed written papers. Our prose anthology, sunlight on the grass, may be used for the reading task in the following controlled assessment units.
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Spoken language endorsement for gcse english language. Coursework, controlled assessment and nonexam assessment. This international gcse qualification gives teachers freedom of choice in approaches to teaching and learning whilst providing a rigorous summative assessment of students skills and abilities the different reading tasks in paper 1 and paper 2 enable students to develop specific skills in inference, exploration, language analysis and deduction, alongside the more general skills of. A planning sheet i made for my weak year 11 class to assist in the planning of their speaking and listening presentations. Nonexam assessment task and teachers notes step up to english gold step component 1 2 of 16 nonexam assessment tasks time allowed responses should be produced under controlled conditions and formal supervision in time totalling no more than 1 hour and 30 minutes. The total time allowed may take place over one or more sessions. Gcse english language new spec explained aqa teacher made. If youre planning to teach with us, call 0161 953 7504 and let us know.
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