S3 English & Literacy

AIMS OF THE COURSE

Pupils in S3 will be working on a course which provides learners with the opportunity to develop the skills of listening and talking, reading and writing in order to understand and use language.

COURSE CONTENT

Building on literacy skills, the course develops understanding of the complexities of language, including the study of a wide range of texts. The course develops high levels of analytical thinking and understanding of the impact of language.  The course is structured around three thematic contexts which encourage cross-curricular links and allow for personalisation and choice. 

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Learners develop these skills at different rates and will thus be divided into classes according to their ability and learning needs. A variety of teaching styles will be used: whole class teaching, paired, group work and individual tasks.

ASSESSMENT PATTERN

Learners will be assessed through 3 thematic contexts for learning which will focus on the key skills:

Writing and Talking

Reading and Listening

HOMEWORK REQUIREMENTS

Homework is set regularly.  It may take the form of reading or watching the class text; planning or completing a written task started in class; preparing for an individual talk, presentation or assignment; researching a context for learning.  On a weekly basis, pupils are also expected to go over work completed in class and broaden their personal reading to a range of texts including quality journalism