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English as a First Language and Literature

T Term 1 - Lesson 1 - 2020
Keeping Up Standards

1)Punctuality in all lessons

2)Bring correct equipment
3) One voice to be heard at any given time (others listen) &
respectful tone at all times
4)Correct amount or work to be completed in class
 C/W 4/3/21
Travel Writing

LO:  All learners are aware of content of

 1) To outline the course
requirements and objectives
 2) Starting initial assessment
for writing : Travel Writing
Reading Exam : Paper 1
 Most learners are familiar with all
elements of Reading Exam – Course
work and Literature requirements
 Few Learners will have completed first
two paragraphs of the Travel Writing
assignment.
 English as First Language : Introduction to
Course -

Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500 – with coursework 2 Year course
 Paper 1 2 HOUR exam – externally marked  Coursework Portfolio - internally assessed
 Reading 50% weightage  50% weightage
 80 marks  80 marks
3 Questions  Assignment 1 : Write to respond : Amy Chua
 Comprehension & summary task-30 marks  Assignment 2 : Write to Describe
 Short answer question & language task – 25 marks  Assignment 3 : Write to Narrate
 Extended response to reading – 25 marks
500 words to 800 words MAX try to keep at 650 words
 Assessment Objectives AO1 READING

Candidate will be assessed on their ability to :

R1 demonstrate understanding of explicit meanings

R2 demonstrate understanding of implicit meanings and attitudes
R3 analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas and opinions, using appropriate support
from the text
R4 demonstrate and understanding of how writers achieve effects and influence readers
R5 select and use information for specific purposes
 AO2 Writing

 Candidates will be assessed on their ability to

W1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined

W2 organize and structure ideas and opinions for deliberate effect
W3 use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures appropriate to context
W4 use register appropriate to context
W5 make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Some students will be selected to study IGCSE
Literature if they get a Grade B in 2 monthly
pre-mocks and 1st Main Mock
This is optional and not enforced.

 Extension task – Travel Writing Piece

EXEXCEL English Literature 4ET1 9-1 IGCSE

Paper 1 : Two hours long: 

Poetry/prose (compulsory) (Closed book)  (60% of mark). A clean copy of anthology will be provided in the
exam. 
Section A : Unseen poetry question = 20 marks 
Section B : Question on the anthology = 30 marks 
Section C: Prose = 40 marks 


Paper 2 : One hour 30 minutes 

Clean copies of books are allowed in the exam 
Section A : Drama  (AIC) = 30 marks 
Section B : Literary Heritage text (Macbeth) = 30 marks 
 Main Task : 15 – 20 minutes
Travel Writing
 Travel writing is personal writing
 It is a written account of the writer's experience of visiting a place
 The writer (describes) the place; the people; the cultural experiences and
historical aspects etc.
 This type of writing is heavily (descriptive) as expected but can be
educational, informative and humorous depending on what tone the writer
chooses.
 It usually makes for an enjoyable read and can really help people get an
insight before embarking on a particular destination.
 TASK : You will write a short travel piece for your
local newspaper

 Select a place you have visited and know quite a lot about – this can be about Doha/Qatar .
 Think of the most interesting or 2/3 most interesting aspects of this place and structure 3 paragraphs
to capture the essence of the chosen place.
 Ensure you use descriptive language ( sensory language) to capture the mood, atmosphere and spirit.
 Inform your readers of (must see) elements and state why.

200 words at least. Finish for homework – email to tutor – deadline Wed 9 Sept 2020
Plenary

QUIZ
 1) What weightage does the Reading paper 1 for English Language, carry?
2) What is the weightage for the Coursework ?
3) What is the maximum word count for the coursework?
4) How many questions in Reading Paper 1
5) Which examining board are we with for Literature – code?
6) Which dramas do we study for English Literature ?
7) HOT - What is the difference between poetry and prose ?