English GCSE Pathways - Bohunt School

What is it?Pathway 1GCSE English Single Award A full course GCSE English qualification undertakenin one yearWho is it for?Students who, according to data will be moresuccessful with less literature contentAble students who need challengingStudents who will feel comfortable working at ‘pace’

What will happen after the exam? Students will immediately begin a new full courseGCSE in Media Studies in June 2013Exam will be taken May 2014

And then . . ?From November until January, continued focus oncourse-work folderIf the student has been successful, their learningfocus will shift to Maths, Science and MFLIf required, students may possibly re-take the examin May 2014 but will have to re-do all course-work!

Coursework RequirementsThree separate and substantial written analyses(reading focus) of literary texts from:• the Literary canon• other cultures• a Shakespeare playTwo substantial examples of student work showcasingtheir writing skills

In addition . . .Three Speaking and Listening controlled assessmentsUnit One:The Examreading analyses and comparison of three non-fictiontextswriting of two extended literary non-fiction texts

Pathway 2GCSE English Single AwardTwo Year CourseWho is it for?Students who would benefit from a slower pace andplenty of time to practise skillsCoursework expectations?Exactly the same content as one yearExam Dates:Exam November 2013Re-sit opportunity May 2014

Pathway 3GCSE English Language and English Literaturetwo year courseWhat is it?Two separate full-course GCSEsWho is it for?Students for whom data suggests the stretch andchallenge of a heavy literature weighting will beappropriate

English LiteratureCoursework requirements?One significant and substantial analytical explorationof any combination of the following:Shakespeare’s plays or sonnetsLiterary Heritage texts eg ‘Jekyll and Hyde’A range of poetry25% of total marks

CATsTime-bonded and must be completed inschoolGet it right first timeAccuracy of writing skillsMust be prepared – take notesPractise at every opportunityDo preparation work at home

How to helpEncourage critical reading – fiction and non-fictionRead written work aloud to themEnsure they complete homeworkKeep absences to an absolute minimum andavoid taking holidays during school terms