Accredited

English GCSE

THIS COURSE WILL ENSURE THAT STUDENTS CAN READ FLUENTLY

Identifying and interpreting themes, ideas and information in a range of literature and other high-quality writing. Students will learn to write effectively for different purposes and audiences: to describe, narrate, explain, instruct, give and respond to information, and argue; selecting vocabulary, grammar, form, and structural and organisational features judiciously to reflect audience, purpose, and context; using language imaginatively and creatively.

Students will be able to demonstrate a confident control of Standard English and write grammatically correct sentences, deploying figurative language and analysing texts. They will also develop their understanding of narrative writing and extended writing. Students are required to take this course if they have not achieved a 4 previously in English GCSE.

Entry requirements:

Level 2 Functional Skills English qualification or a 3 in GCSE English.