IGCSE | English
Language

English Language at Leighton Park

Exam Board: Edexcel
Syllabus Code: 4EA1

The English Language IGCSE course requires students to read widely and critically across a range of non-fiction genres such as travel literature, journalism, and persuasive writing. Through the detailed study of a variety of texts drawn from across the centuries, students will develop confidence in identifying and exploring writers’ purposes and techniques. They will also learn to apply this understanding in the composition of their own writing.

This course is examined through a combination of coursework and terminal examinations. Students may also undertake a Spoken Language activity which forms part of the qualification but does not count towards the final grade.

Paper 1: Non-Fiction Texts & Transactional Writing – 2 ¼ hour examination – 60% weighting

Content: Section A
Students will respond to questions on an unseen text and a text from a pre-studied anthology.

Content: Section B
Students will complete an extended piece of transactional writing e.g. an article, a speech.

Criteria assessed
Understanding and evaluation of non-fiction writing; ability to write effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes.

Coursework – 2 pieces of coursework – 40% weighting

Content: Task 1
One analytical essay exploring a topic of their choice on three anthology texts (poetry and prose).

Content: Task 2
Students produce a personal and imaginative writing piece.

Criteria assessed
Understanding and evaluation of literary texts; ability to write effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes.

Spoken Language – 0% weighting

Format
A variety of activities carried out throughout the course, focused on individual presentation, group work.

Criteria assessed
Clarity of spoken expression; suitability of language selected for the task; ability to respond fluently and with understanding to unprepared questions or stimuli.

If you have any queries about this course, please contact Head of Department: Jessica Boswell