SecondaryCode 1125
English Language
3 topics and 17 objectives, each one something you should be able to do.
Written by Kindred in its own plain words. Your syllabus is still the official list, so check it for anything exact.
What this subject asks you to be able to do
1Reading6 objectives
- show that you grasp the meaning of written texts, along with the words and phrases used in them
- summarise material and draw on it, with a particular context in mind
- take facts, ideas and opinions and develop, analyse and evaluate them
- show that you understand the methods writers use to create their effects and to influence readers
- select information that is suitable for a particular purpose
- recognise linguistic devices, figurative language and imagery, then respond to them
2Writing6 objectives
- express the things you think, feel and imagine
- structure facts, ideas and opinions well and communicate them effectively
- show a vocabulary that is varied and suited to the context
- show that you use sentence structures in an effective manner
- show that you understand audience, purpose and form
- show that your spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate
3Speaking5 objectives
- present facts, ideas and opinions so that they come across well
- communicate in a way that fits the context
- engage appropriately in conversation
- show that you can use varied vocabulary and grammatical structures with control
- show that you can control your pronunciation and intonation
Kindred builds your map from these, so you can see what you've covered and what's still to do.