English with Media Education
Staff
Head of Department
Mrs Deirdri McVeigh
Mrs M Carron
Mrs M Convery
Ms T Loughrey
Ms Brenda McNulty
Mr C Quinn
Mrs A B Gervin
Mrs K McKenna
KS3: Brief Overview
Year 8
In Year 8 students study a range of themed schemes of learning. Each unit encompasses a range of reading and writing activities that build upon those previously learned at primary school. These include reading for meaning and inference, retrieving information, close language analysis, narrative writing, exploring poetic forms and non-fiction writing. Speaking and Listening tasks include drama activities and persuasive speeches.
Year 9
In Year 9 students continue to build on the firm foundations established in Year 8, developing a more detailed understanding and appreciation of a variety of more demanding texts which include the poetry of Seamus Heaney; Victorian Literature and Shakespeare. Learning intentions focus on developing the higher level skills of reading and analysing comparatively; and evaluating an author’s effects. Year 9 students also continue to develop their Speaking and Listening skills through a variety of tasks such as individual and group presentations and formal and informal group discussions.
Year 10
Students at St Pius X College start preparing for their GCSE English Language and Literature during Year 10. Schemes of Work develop the skills necessary for the GCSE course in a holistic way with a particular focus on approaches to Non- Fiction Texts; Pre- 20th Century literature and drama texts and WW1 Poetry.
CM Assessments are carefully planned to facilitate the transition to the GCSE course and provide multiple opportunities for quality feedback and target setting to optimise pupil progression to KS4 pathways.
GCSE: English Language
Exam Board: CCEA
GCSE Component
% of GCSE Grade
How it is Assessed?
Unit Title
Unit 1
30%
External written examination
1 hour 40 mins
Writing for Purpose and audience and Reading to Access Non-Fiction and Media Texts
Unit 2
20%
Controlled Assessment
Speaking and Listening
Unit 3
20%
Controlled Assessment
Studying Spoken and Written Language
Unit 4
30%
External written examination
1 hour 40 m
Personal or Creative Writing and Reading Literacy and Non-Fiction Texts
GCSE: English Literature
Exam Board: CCEA
GCSE Component
% of GCSE Grade
How it is Assessed?
Unit Title
Unit 1
30%
External written examination
1 hour 45 mins
The Study of Prose
Unit 2
50%
External written examination 2 hours
The Study of Drama and Poetry
Unit 3
20%
Controlled Assessment
The Study of Shakespeare
A Level
Exam Board: CCEA
GCSE Component
% of GCSE Grade
How it is Assessed?
Unit Title
AS Module 1
60% of AS
24% of A Level
External written examination
2 hours at end of Yr13
The Study of Poetry 1900- Present and Drama 1900-Present
AS Module 2
40% of AS
16% of A Level
External written examination
1 hour at end of Yr13
The Study of Prose Pre 1900
A2 Module 1
20% of a Level
External written examination
1 hour 30 mins
Shakespearean Genres
A2 Module 2
20% of a Level
External written examination
2 hours
The Study of Poetry Pre 1900 and Unseen Poetry
A2 Module 3
20% of a Level
Internal Assessment
Internal Assessment based on Prose
Essential Skills Communication Level 1
Exam Board: CCEA
Module
Speaking & Listening
% of Grade
50%
How is it Assessed?
Internal Assessment/External Moderation
TASKS
Informal Group Discussion
Formal Group Discussion
Essential Skills Communication Level 2
Module
Speaking & Listening
% of Grade
50%
How is it Assessed?
Internal Assessment/External Moderation
TASKS
Informal Group Discussion
Formal Individual Presentation
Career Opportunities
Module
Reading & Writing
% of Grade
50%
How is it Assessed?
External written examination
1 hour 30 mins
TASKS
10 x Reading
2 x Writing
Exam Board: CCEA
Module
Reading & Writing
% of Grade
50%
How is it Assessed?
External written examination
1 hour 45 mins
TASKS
10 x Reading
2 x Writing
English graduates find opportunities with many different employers. Public and private sector organisations such as the National Health Service (NHS), educational institutions, local and national government, financial and legal firms, and voluntary and charitable organisations employ English graduates in a range of roles, including:
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Administration
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Finance
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General management
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Research.
Other typical employers include:
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Advertising marketing and public relations agencies
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Media organisations
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Publishing companies.
The retail, leisure and tourism sectors also typically recruit English graduates.
For further information, please visit:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/english
Student Support Materials
K3 Pupil Parent Guide
KS4 GCSE English Language Unit 1 Guide
KS4 GCSE English Language Unit 2 Guide
Essential Skills Level 1 Guide
Essential Skills Level 2 Guide
Recommended revision web–sites:
KS3
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z3kw2hv
KS4
Clubs/Events
Literacy Lunchtime Club
Year 9 pupils visit Seamus Heaney 'Homeplace' September 2017