Y8 Options Booklet
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Paper 1: Listening<br />
Exam at the end of year 11 lasting 35 minutes (Foundation) or 45 minutes (Higher). 5 minutes reading time is<br />
given before the test and students will respond in both English and French to different types of spoken<br />
language.<br />
Paper 2: Speaking<br />
Internal exam at the end of year 11, conducted by the teacher and marked externally by AQA. The speaking<br />
exam will last 7-9 minutes (Foundation) or 10-12 minutes (Higher) and is made up of:<br />
Role play, lasting 2 minutes<br />
Photo card, lasting 2 minutes (Foundation) or 3 minutes (Higher)<br />
General conversation, lasting 3-5 minutes (Foundation) or 5-7 minutes (Higher)<br />
Students will be allowed supervised preparation time, during which they make notes to take into the<br />
exam.<br />
Paper 3: Reading<br />
Exam at the end of year 11 lasting 45 minutes (Foundation) or 1 hour (Higher). Students will answer in French<br />
and English (or non-verbally), responding to different types of written language.<br />
Paper 4: Writing<br />
Exam at the end of year 11, lasting 1 hour (Foundation) or 1 hour and 15 minutes (Higher). Students will have<br />
to communicate in writing for a variety of different purposes, which include: producing 4 sentences in<br />
response to a photo card; structured or open-ended writing tasks (in response to bullet points) and<br />
translation from English into French.<br />
How will I be monitored?<br />
Monitoring will involve regular assessment through the course and tests on particular topic areas. There will<br />
be pre public examinations in Year 10 and Year 11. Parents will be contacted if lack of progress or effort<br />
causes concern.<br />
For further information: Please contact Mrs Hill<br />
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