GCSE English Language

GCSE English Language (CCEA Specification)

All LGS pupils study English Language at GCSE. The course consists of four modules taken over two years and aims to:

build on the broad objectives developed through the delivery of the N.I. Curriculum at Key Stage 3
develop skills for real-life contexts, further study and employment
prepare pupils for the assessment requirements of the CCEA GCSE English Language examination

In Year 11, pupils complete the Unit 1 module, a Study of Spoken Language Controlled Assessment and a variey of Speaking and Listening tasks.

In Year 12, pupils complete their Unit 4 module in January, as well as a Study of Written Language.

Below is an brief overview of the course; however, more information, past papers and support materials can be found here on the CCEA Website.

GCSE English Language
	Unit	Assessment	Weighting	Submission
Unit 1	Writing for Purpose and Audience and Reading to Access Non-fiction and Media Texts	External Examination	30%	January Year 12
Unit 2	Speaking and Listening	Controlled Assessment	20%	Year 11 /12
Unit 3	Studying Spoken and Written Language	Controlled Assessment	20%	Year 11
Unit 4	Personal or Creative Writing and Reading Literary and Non-Fiction Texts	External Examination	30%	June Year 12