Tauranga Boys’ College
11 Academic English (ACEG)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
This course is suitable for students for whom English is not their first language. It offers the opportunity to achieve IGCSE English Language in an environment suited to second language speakers.
This course allows learners to:
- develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively when speaking and writing
- learn how to use a wide range of vocabulary, and the correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
- develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will read/watch/listen to a range of texts and critically analyse the language used to target a specific audience. Foundation grammatical skills will be emphasised, as will the deliberate structuring of a text. Students will understand that language is a living entity that is vital in exploring our own identities.
Term 2
Students will develop their understanding of reading and literature. In the process, students will develop the ability to think critically and improve the fluency of their writing. Students will also read, and respond to independently selected texts, which will strengthen their reading skills.
Term 3
Students will focus on written composition this term. Tasks will enable students to explore a variety of writing structures and styles. The culmination of the study will be an externally assessed Cambridge paper.
Term 4
Students will learn how to understand and analyse unfamiliar written texts. This will enable them to better understand the written texts that they encounter in day-to-day life; it will also improve their literacy skills in general. Additionally, students will develop their grasp of verbal language and the inquiry process.
Prerequisites
Open Entry - Students should be timetabled in all other mainstream classes.
Pathway
Assessment Information
| Paper | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 11ACEG1 | Language in Context | Internal | 10.00% |
| Paper 11ACEG2 | Reading | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11ACEG3 | Familiar and Unfamiliar Literature | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11ACEG4 | Exams: Directed Writing and Composition (IGCSE) | Reading (IGCSE) | External | 50.00% |
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