1. Syllabus overview
S2.001read a wide range of texts, fluently and with good understanding, enjoying, exploring and appreciating a variety of language
S2.002read critically, and to use knowledge gained from reading to inform and improve their own writing
S2.003write accurately and effectively, using English language appropriate to audience, purpose and form
S2.004work with information and with ideas in language by developing skills of evaluation, analysis, use and inference
S2.005listen to, understand and use spoken English effectively, developing a range of spoken language strategies
S2.006acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of grammatical terminology and linguistic conventions. them to become appreciative and critical readers, writers, speakers and listeners. course. Candidates use these texts to inform and inspire their own writing, and write in a range of text types for different purposes and audiences. conversations. examination papers and associated materials do not endorse any political view. We endeavour to treat all aspects of the exam process neutrally. for grades A* to G. Component 4 is optional and assesses speaking and listening skills. This component is separately endorsed and marks will not contribute to a candidate’s overall grade. component do not contribute to the overall grade candidates receive for the written components. Instead, where candidates perform to an appropriate standard, certificates record achievement of grades 1 (high) to forms and deadlines for Components 3 and 4. learners’ study. These should be appropriate for the learners’ age, cultural background and learning context, as well as comply with your school policies and local legal requirements.
S2.007Demonstrate understanding of written texts, and of the words and phrases within them.
S2.008Summarise and use material for a specific context.
S2.009Develop, analyse and evaluate facts, ideas and opinions.
S2.010Demonstrate understanding of how writers achieve their effects and influence readers.
S2.011Select appropriate information for specific purposes.
S2.012Recognise and respond to linguistic devices, figurative language and imagery. twenty-first centuries, including literature, fiction and non-fiction, and other forms of writing, such as discursive essays, reviews and articles. Study includes writers’ use of language and style and the ways in which writers achieve effects. Learners also study how writers influence readers through the use of facts, ideas, perspectives, opinions and/or bias.
S2.013Express what is thought, felt and imagined.
S2.014Organise and convey facts, ideas and opinions effectively.
S2.015Demonstrate a varied vocabulary appropriate to the context.
S2.016Demonstrate an effective use of sentence structures.
S2.017Demonstrate an understanding of audience, purpose and form.
S2.018Demonstrate accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar. create and compose texts in a variety of styles suitable for different audiences and purposes, e.g. descriptive, narrative, discursive, argumentative and persuasive. Study includes the following text types: letter, report, article, journal, speech, interview and summary.
S2.019Describe and reflect on experience.
S2.020Discuss what is thought, felt and imagined.
S2.021Select and organise facts, ideas and opinions.
S2.022Understand and convey complex ideas.
S2.023Communicate fluently with clarity, focus and purpose for a range of contexts.
S2.024Actively engage in a variety of discussions and conversations. to respond spontaneously to questions and prompts. Study includes presentation skills and spoken language devices such as effective use of tone / emphasis / register / structure / word choice / analytical and evaluative response. knowledge and skills to explore the challenges plays a key role in every student’s education.’ all their answers in the space provided on the question paper. approximately 15 minutes reading the texts. explicit and implicit meanings. summary as continuous writing of no more than 120 words. opinions. speech, interview and article. understanding of the text(s). argumentative / persuasive speech, letter, article or report. relevant year of assessment. completed in any order, and are: contribute to the final internally assessed mark or to the externally moderated mark for the portfolio. to moderate or standardise your teachers’ marking so that all candidates are assessed to a common standard. (If only one teacher is marking internal assessments, no internal moderation is necessary.)
S2.025Fully evaluates, analyses and develops ideas, attitudes and opinions, showing understanding of how writers influence readers. (R3, R4)
S2.026Integrates ideas from the text(s) to give a convincing response. (R5)
S2.027Some evaluation, analysis and development of ideas, attitudes and opinions showing some understanding of how writers influence readers. (R3, R4)
S2.028Some ideas supported by details from the text(s). (R5)
S2.029Opportunities for development of ideas, attitudes and opinions are rarely taken. (R3,
S2.030Includes some details, but there may be mechanical use of the text(s). (R5)
S2.031Recognises some of the main ideas, attitudes and opinions. (R3, R4)
S2.032There may be some reliance on lifting from the text(s). (R5) original. (R1, R2)
S2.033Limited response to the topic of the text(s). (R3, R4)
S2.034Content is either insubstantial or unselective. (R5) and 3 (10 marks each)