Homework Policy

The Modern Languages Department will issue all homework for session 2021-22 in the classroom. Learners will be reminded of homework in the class and will usually be given around one week to complete the task(s). We would ask that the class teacher is informed if there are any difficulties in accessing homework platforms. Support will be provided as appropriate.

All learners will be signed up for a LanguageNut and Pearson Active Learn account. These resources are best accessed with a computer or laptop running Windows.

In addition, the department also offers Linguascope. Pupils can access this at any time to revise vocabulary in a more interactive way.

 

YEAR GROUP FREQUENCY OF HOME- WORK TASKS EXAMPLES OF HOMEWORK TASKS TIME REQUIRED TO COMPLETE TASK
S1 – S3 Weekly
  • Learning vocabulary from booklet
  • Evidencing learning using LanguageNut/Pearson Active Learn
  • Learning Talking preparation for assessments
  • Short written homework (tasks such as writing model sentences, gap-fill, language activities, cultural research)
 30 – 45 mins

(more for Speaking preparation)
Nat 4 Weekly
  • Learning vocabulary from booklet
  • Evidencing learning using LanguageNut/Pearson Active Learn
  • Learning Talking preparation for assessments
  • Short written homework  (tasks such as writing model sentences, gap-fill, language activities, cultural research)
 Up to 1 hour

(more for Speaking preparation)
Nat 5 Weekly
  • Learning vocabulary from booklet
  • Reading comprehension tasks from homework booklet
  • Writing paragraphs in preparation for the Job Application
  • Preparing/learning example answers for the Speaking
  • Performance conversation
  • Grammar exercises
  • Exam revision and past paper practice in the lead up to the prelims and SQA exams
 1 – 1.5 hours

(more for Speaking preparation)
Higher Weekly
  • Learning vocabulary from booklet
  • Reading comprehension tasks
  • Grammar exercises
  • Preparing/learning example answers for the
  • Speaking performance conversation
  • Writing topic essays in preparation for the Writing assignment
  • Directed Writing tasks to practise for the final exam
  • Exam revision and past paper practice in the lead up to the prelims and SQA exams
 1 – 2 hours

(more for Speaking preparation)
Advanced Higher Weekly
  • Learning vocabulary from booklet
  • Reading comprehension tasks
  • Grammar exercises
  • Preparing and learning example answers for the final Speaking exam (visiting examiner)
  • Writing Discursive topic essays to practise for the final exam
  • Exam revision and past paper practice in the lead up the prelims and SQA exams
 1 – 2 hours

(more for Speaking preparation)