11 Academic English (11ACE)
11ACE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Glenn Campbell.
PrerequisitesOpen Entry - Students should be timetabled in all other mainstream classes.
This course is 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.
Note: All tasks and assessments are designed to develop the skills, understanding and ability of students to prepare for both the literacy prerequisite examination and the end of year Cambridge IGCSE English - First Language (0500) Reading and Writing examinations. The completed examinations are marked externally. The Cambridge IGCSE English First Language examinations are highly regarded, internationally recognised qualifications.
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. Students will then begin to focus on and examine a range of texts around the topic of prejudice and discrimination with the intention of preparing, practicing and presenting a speech. This will be internally assessed and the grade will go towards the Year 11 Te Punga Certificate. (10% of the Te Punga Certificate total).
Term 2
Students will learn about language techniques and their effectiveness in expressing ideas and sharing a powerful message. Students will be tasked with self selecting and analysing a chosen oral text related to activism and protest. They will then prepare and write an essay aimed at showing their understanding of the topic, and historical context. This task will be internally assessed and the grade will go towards the Year 11 Te Punga Certificate. (20% of the Te Punga Certificate total).
Term 3
This term students will focus on written composition and reading comprehension. Tasks will enable students to explore a variety of writing structures and styles. They will become familiar with a range of reading topics. There will be an intensive focus on preparing students for the Cambridge reading, and directed writing and composition exams in term four. Students will become more comfortable with the specific exam tasks and academic language required for success in final Cambridge examinations. There will be both reading and directed writing and composition practice exams to better prepare students for the final term four Cambridge examinations.
Term 4
Students will continue to learn how to understand and analyse written texts for the final Cambridge Reading examination. Students will also continue to develop their writing and composition skills in preparation for the final Cambridge Directed Writing and Composition examination. This will enable students to better understand the written texts that they encounter in day-to-day life; it will also improve their general literacy skills. Additionally, students will continue to develop their vocabulary, written composition and ability to structure language in response to set assessment tasks. (Each exam paper is worth 35% of the final Te Punga Certificate grade - Combined total 70%).
Assessment Information
| Paper | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 11ACEG1 | Speech | Internal | 10.00% |
| Paper 11ACEG2 | Language in Context | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11ACEG3 | Reading (IGCSE) | Internal | 35.00% |
| Paper 11ACEG4 | Exams: Directed Writing and Composition (IGCSE) | External | 35.00% |