Ks4 French

All pupils at KS4 have three periods a week. Students will be entered in the Foundation or Higher Tier depending on their progress, EOT assessment and PPE results.

Our aim is to equip pupils not only with a wide range of vocabulary, but also with an understanding of how a language is constructed so that they can begin to use it creatively and independently during KS4 as requested by the new exam. There is a strong cultural awareness element embodied in our work which is delivered through the main curriculum and through extra-curricular activities

Books and marking

KS4 pupils are issued with exercise books at the beginning of each year. They will have access to a Studio textbook in class and online through an online platform.

Pupils are expected to bring all books to every lesson. Books and homework will be marked regularly by teachers, and effective feedback will be given to improve progress.

Assessment, reporting and target setting

Formal assessment takes place regularly throughout the year in accordance with curriculum map. Students have two mock speaking exams and will complete two Pre-public exams in the year.

Informal assessment (grammar and vocabulary tests etc.) are conducted regulary. Weekly vocab tests based on Quizlet sets are conducted weekly to underpin vocab learning.

Homework

KS4 pupils have two allocated homework fortnightly. It is the normal expectation that at least one homework per fortnight will be used for formal exam skill practice, the other for vocabulary or grammar learning, reading, informal writing, or other appropriate tasks.

Online Platforms

To assist the learning process, we promote the use of online platforms in class and at home. We provide vocab sets to on Quizlet that accompany the lessons. We set assignments on Seneca Learning and GCSE Pod. We also have access to Linguascope which students can use at home to revise vocabulary.