EAL common statements
Common statement for the Christmas Term
Lower Grammar
The term will start with an assessment of the pupils’ reading, writing,
listening and speaking skills. Following this, we will read and complete
work related to the abridged version of Charles Dickens’ novel,
Oliver. We will also focus on developing reading, writing, listening
and speaking skills for exam purposes, and the pupils will be introduced
to the Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET) and First Certificate
(FCE) examinations. At the end of term, the pupils will sit an
examination to test their listening, reading, grammar and writing at
PET and FCE level.
Grammar
The pupils will have their reading, writing, listening and speaking
skills assessed at the start of the term. Following this, we will concentrate
on developing their skills for exam purposes, and the focus will be on
the Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) and Advanced (CAE)
examinations. In addition, pupils will also be encouraged to read
extensively, and complete pieces of work related to the reading which
they do over the course of the term. In the second half of the term, the
pupils will sit an exam paper aimed at testing their listening, reading,
grammar and writing at FCE and CAE level, the results of which will
appear in their end of term reports.
Syntax
The term will begin with assessments of the pupils' reading, writing,
listening and speaking skills. We will then complete work aimed at
developing these skills, and the focus will be on the Cambridge
Advanced English (CAE) examination. The pupils will have the
opportunity to practise from a number of past papers, and the end of
term exam will consist of a reading, grammar and writing section from
both the First Certificate in English (FCE) and CAE exams. In addition,
the pupils will have four Curriculum Support lessons each week in which
they will receive support for their studies from cross-curricular
teachers.
Poetry
All pupils will have their reading, writing, listening and speaking
skills assessed at the start of the term. Following this, we will
concentrate on developing reading, writing, listening and speaking skills,
with an emphasis on reading and writing for exam purposes. In the first
half of the term, we will focus on the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) exam in which pupils will have to achieve at least
a grade 6 in order to meet the requirements of university entry in the
UK. In the second half of the term, the pupils will be introduced
to the Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE), and the emphasis will
be on developing advanced grammar and vocabulary skills. In addition to
the work completed in class and for studies, the pupils will be expected to
carry out an extensive programme of independent reading and study
aimed at improving their English skills and broadening their
understanding of language across the curriculum. The pupils will also
have one lesson each week in which they can work on cross-
curricular material and receive support for this and areas in which
they are experiencing difficulties. At the end of the term, the pupils
will sit an exam paper aimed at testing their reading, writing, listening
and grammar in relation to the IELTS and CAE examinations.
Rhetoric
The pupils in Rhetoric will attend up to three lessons per week which
will focus on the pupils' individual needs. The lessons will run as
workshops so that the pupils can focus on the areas which they need
to improve in order to achieve greater success in the International
English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Cambridge Advanced
English (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE) examinations. In addition to the
workshops, pupils will be expected to carry out an extensive
programme of independent reading and study aimed at developing
their language skills and achieving their targets.
Common statement for the Easter Term
Lower Grammar
We will begin the term by reading the abridged version of Schindler’s List, and the pupils will complete a number of writing exercises related to the text. We will also continue to concentrate on developing the skills tested in the Cambridge exams with an emphasis on the Preliminary English Test (PET) and the First Certificate in English (FCE). The exams are designed for testing English for Speakers of Other Languages, and aim to test the pupils’ ability in grammatical knowledge as well as reading, writing, listening and speaking. In order to pass both the PET and FCE examination, candidates must gain an average of sixty percent, and the pupils’ performance this term will determine which exam they will be entered for in the Summer Term.
Grammar
At the start of the term, each pupil will give a short presentation based on the book which they chose to read over the Christmas break. Following this, we will continue to concentrate on developing their grammatical knowledge and reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for exam purposes. Towards the end of the term, all pupils will take a practice test for one of the Cambridge suite of examinations, and their performance will determine which exam level they will be entered for in the Summer Term. The exams on offer will include the Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET), Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) and, for more advanced learners, the Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE). Each exam tests the pupils’ ability in grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking, and the pass mark is a minimum of sixty percent.
Syntax
The main focus this term will be on developing the necessary knowledge of English vocabulary and grammar to successfully complete the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) exam in the Summer Term. We will be working from a textbook aimed at developing reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for the Cambridge Advanced examination, and the pupils will have the opportunity to sit numerous practice papers during the course of the term. In order to pass CAE, candidates must achieve an average of sixty percent across five papers, and the pupils’ current performance at this level will be highlighted in their end of term reports. The pupils will also continue to attend four Curriculum Support lessons each week in which they will receive help with their studies from teachers across the curriculum.
Poetry
The term will begin with support lessons aimed at allowing the pupils to prepare for their first set of AS examinations. In addition, we will continue to concentrate on developing their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, and the emphasis will be on preparing for the Cambridge suite of examinations and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). During the course of the term, the pupils will sit a number of practice papers in their chosen examination, and their performance in these, coupled with their future plans and aspirations, will determine which examination they will be entered for in the Summer Term.
Rhetoric
Those pupils in Rhetoric who require English as an Additional Language (EAL) support will continue to attend up to three lessons per week which will be aimed at addressing the pupils' individual needs. The lessons will continue to run as workshops so that the pupils can focus on the areas which they need to improve in order to achieve greater success in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE) examinations. In addition to the workshops, pupils will be expected to continue to read and study extensively in order to develop their language skills and achieve their targets in EAL.
Common Statements Summer Term
Lower Grammar
This term we will be concentrating on exam practice for the Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET) and the First Certificate in English (FCE) examinations. Our focus will be on exam technique and the development of the pupils’ language skills, and there will be a number of opportunities to complete practice papers whilst preparing for the examinations. The formal examinations will take place in June, and the results will available at the end of August. The pupils will also be sitting a practice examination in the school exam period, and these results will be published in their end of term reports.
Grammar
This term we will be concentrating on exam practice for the Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET), the First Certificate in English (FCE) and the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) examinations. Our focus will be on exam technique and the development of the pupils’ language skills, and there will be a number of opportunities to complete practice papers whilst preparing for the examinations. The formal examinations will take place in June, and the results will available at the end of August. The pupils will also be sitting a practice examination in the school exam period, and these results will be published in their end of term reports.
Syntax
The final weeks of Syntax will be spent concentrating on exam practice for the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) examination, and our focus will be on exam technique and the development of the pupils’ language skills. The pupils will have the opportunity to complete a number of past papers in timed conditions as part of their preparation for the exam which will take place in June. For those who do not sit the CAE exam this year, they will have the opportunity to sit this or an alternative English language exam in Poetry in order to meet the entry requirements of British Universities. The pupils’ performance in their CAE practice will be published in their end of term reports.
Poetry
This term we will be concentrating on exam practice for the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) exam and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Our focus will be on exam technique and the development of the pupils’ language skills, and there will be a number of opportunities to complete timed practice papers whilst preparing for the examinations. The formal exams will take place in June and the results will available in August. The pupil’s performance in their exam practice will be published in their end of term reports and, for those who are planning to study in higher education in the UK, a minimum of grade 6 in IELTS will be required.
Rhetoric
The main focus this term will be on exam preparation and timed examination practice for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE) examinations. The lessons will continue to run as workshops so that the pupils can concentrate on the areas which they need to improve in order to achieve success in the exams, and will focus on addressing their individual needs. In addition to the workshops, pupils will be expected to continue to read and study extensively in order to develop their language skills and achieve their target in the examinations.