French

There are four strands, or skill areas, in French GCSE: reading, writing, speaking and listening.  The coursework element is the writing strand, and like the other examined elements it accounts for 25% of the total mark.  A range of techniques is employed in the teaching and practice of grammar and vocabulary; ICT facilities are good and this year we have developed the use of interactive whiteboards.  The French department has built a strong results profile, gaining 63% A* - C grades last year, and we hope to build on this success.

Key Stage 4 Course Structure

  Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Aims Module 1: Etudes

Module 2: Chez Moi

 Module 3: Temps Libre

Module 4: Au Boulot

 Module 5: En Vacances

Module 6: Coursework
Learning Outcomes

Students are assessed in four areas

  1. Reading
  2. Writing
  3. Speaking
  4. Listening

 Coursework can be produced through the modules and end of unit assessments  
Coursework Each module offers preparation, vocabulary and practise in these areas   3 pieces of coursework must be produced by each student. One of these must be done under timed, controlled conditions
Assessment Examination / Coursework Weighting Coursework is worth 25% of the final GCSE grade. (*)

Each module is assessed in class. This might be in any one or more of the assessed areas.

Every module is assessed through end of unit tests

 Year 10 Examinations
 
  Term 4 Term 5 Term 6
Aims Module 7: Ma Ville

Module 8:
En Bonne Forme

 Module 9: Aux Magazines

Module 10:
Bienvenue en France

 Module 11: Le Transport

Examination revision
Learning Outcomes      
Coursework      
Assessment Examination / Coursework Weighting Year 11 Mock Examinations   Students can be entered for either foundation or higher level and this can be in various combinations. A pupil might take a higher level paper for reading and foundation entry for listening and speaking