GCSE U-9 + spoken Language endorsement Pass/Merit/Distinction

AO1: identify and interpret information

AO2: Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language

AO3: Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives

AO4: Evaluate texts

AO5: Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively; organise information and ideas effectively.

AO6: Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation

AO7: Demonstrate presentation skills in a formal setting

AO8: Listen and respond appropriately to spoken language

AO9: Use spoken Standard English effectively in speeches and presentations. 

Paper 1

• Section A: Reading: one literature fiction text (40 marks, 25% of GCSE)
• Section B: Writing: descriptive or narrative writing (40 marks, 25% of GCSE)
• Assessed: written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes (total 80 marks, 50% of GCSE)  

Paper 2

• Section A: Reading: one non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text (40 marks, 25% of GCSE)
• Section B: Writing: writing to present a viewpoint (40 marks, 25% of GCSE)
• Assessed: written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes (total 80 marks, 50% of GCSE) 

Spoken Language Endorsement 

• Presenting, responding to questions and feedback; use of Standard English
• Assessed: by the teacher  

Reading, writing, analytical skill, perception and attention to detail, creativity, well developed vocabulary, accurate application of spelling, punctuation and grammar

A Level English/English LiteratureMediaDrama/theatre studies

Pairs well with History and humanities subjects.

• English teacher
• Writer
• Journalism
• Administration/office
• Librarian
• Editor
• Copywriter
• Advertising/marketing
• Any role which requires good skills of communication, written and spoken