Homework In S3:
Each pupil will be expected to complete at least one homework task per week.
National 4 homework pack: S3 Nat 4 homework final doc
The pupils have a paper copy but the booklet has been attached here in case their own copy is mislaid.
The teacher will direct the pupils to the correct task and pupils will have one week to complete this in their homework jotter. Parents/ carers are asked to sign the homework each week.
In addition to the homework booklet the pupils should be reading for at least 10 minutes every night. This is noted in their planner. Each week the pupils will update their reading log. Again the parents/carers are asked to discuss the reading choices and sign the reading log.
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National 4 English Course Outline:
In S3, pupils will begin working towards National 4 English at the same time as completing their broad general education. This is a varied and interesting course which will develop the English and literacy skills that all young people need as they move through school and beyond.
All four aspects of English, including reading, writing, talking and listening, have equal value in the National 4 course and all are compulsory to receive a course award.
The course includes a number of outcomes.
Creation and Production
This means that every pupil has to produce a variety of pieces of work using the skills that they have learned and developed. Pupils will produce:
- Writing (creative, discursive and transactional)
- Posters and Leaflets
- Solo talk presentations
- Group talk presentations
Analysis and Evaluation
Pupils will learn to comment on and write about different types of texts. They will develop analysis skills and will show their skills through the work they produce, including:
- Reading for understanding, analysis and evaluation
- Listening for understanding, analysis and evaluation
Added Value Unit
Pupils will work on an assignment. They will research a chosen topic and write an informative report on their findings. This will assess reading, research, literacy and writing skills.
Literacy Outcomes
All pupils will work independently to develop literacy skills in reading, writing, talking and listening. These outcomes are assessed based on all the pieces of work undertaken in English.
Study of Literature
Throughout the National 4 English course, all young people will study a wide variety of literature, including novels, poetry, drama and media and they will also engage in reading for pleasure.
