English

Curriculum :: English

The course throughout the school reflects the aims of the National Curriculum for English leading to the GCSE examination in two separate subjects using the AQA SEG Syllabus.

The aim of the course is concerned with the development of candidates:

Speaking and listening - including their ability to formulate clarify and express their ideas: adapt their speech to a widening range of circumstances and demands; listen, understand and respond appropriately to others; and where appropriate, use the vocabulary and grammar of spoken standard English.

Reading, including their ability to read accurately and fluently understand, respond to and enjoy literature drawn from the English literacy heritage and from other cultures and traditions; and analyse and evaluate a wide range of texts

Ability to construct and convey meaning in written standard English, including the use of compositional skill to develop ideas and communicate meaning to a reader; the development of a wide range of vocabulary and an effective style; organising and structuring sentences grammatically and whole texts coherently: the development of presentational skills which include accurate punctuation, correct spelling & legible handwriting; and showing a wide variety of forms for different purposes.