Welsh as a first language - GCSE

Course outline

Year 10

Year 11

Language Coursework:
Creative Writing (11.1%)
Soliloquy based on the film ‘Leni’ (11.1%)
Write opinion on a subject (11.1%)

Literature Coursework:
Essay appreciating 2 short stories (15%)
2 Soliloquys based on the film ‘Leni’ (15%)

Language Coursework:
Creative Writing (11.1%)
Soliloquy based on the film ‘Leni’ (11.1%)
Write opinion on a subject (11.1%)

Literature Coursework:
Essay appreciating 2 short stories (15%)
2 Soliloquys based on the film ‘Leni’ (15%)

Examination syllabus and details

Exam Board: WJEC

Syllabus title: Welsh 1st Language GCSE and Welsh 1st Language Literature GCSE

Homework - Frequency

Year 10

Year 11

Homework is given when considered necessary for the following reasons:
RESEARCH: 10 minute internet question, in order to prepare a child for a forthcoming piece of work
CATCH UP: to write up work missed through absence
REVISION: for GCSE coursework and exams (should be started at least one month before the exams start)
LEARNING BY HEART: some pupils do this for coursework assignments
WATCHING TV: watching S4C to further understanding of Welsh

Student grouping

Year 10	Year 11
in 2009 Sets 1-2	in 2009 Sets 1-2

Coursework requirements (2009-2010)

Year 10	Year 11
We try to finish as much coursework as possible in Year 10.	We might have to finish pieces of coursework in the autumn term of year 11. It depends on the group.

Marking and Grading

Year 10	Year 11
All work marked according to the GCSE marking schemes. Grades A*- E (higher tier) C-G (foundation tier) Marking schemes are shared and discussed with the pupils before every task as part of the dept. assessment policy. This is proven to raise attainment.	All work marked according to the GCSE marking schemes. Grades A*- E (higher tier) C-G (foundation tier) Marking schemes are shared and discussed with the pupils before every task as part of the dept. assessment policy. This is proven to raise attainment.

Core books used

Year 10	Year 11
Department booklets BBC Bitesize website	Department booklets BBC Bitesize website

Useful resources to own, bring to school or have access to

BBC Bitesize book and website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/tgau
ACEN website
http://www.acen.co.uk (includes ‘How to watch Welsh TV’)
NGFL Cymru – resources for pupils and teachers
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk
WJEC
http://www.wjec.co.uk
BBC Cymru
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru
BBC Radio Cymru
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiocymru
S4C Clic – watch Welsh programmes online
http://www.s4c.co.uk/clic
Golwg 360 – Welsh news website
http://www.golwg360.com
Crawc – 1st Language resource website for Key Stage 3
http://www.crawc.co.uk
Aberystwyth University Education Studies Centre
http://www.caa-aber.org.uk
Carmarthenshire County Education Site
www.amdro.org.uk
Mid-Wales Consortium Website
http://www.swamwac.org
CYNNAL – North Wales Resources Website
http://www.cynnal.co.uk
Urdd Gobaith Cymru
www.urdd.org

How you can help your children

Revise language patterns and vocabulary
- Encourage them to watch Welsh TV programmes
- Learn Welsh yourself (courses available in school)
- Radio Wales website
- ACEN website
Have regular contact with the school (not just parents’ evenings) and develop a positive and supportive relationship with teachers.
Do everything you can to find Welsh languages experiences for your child outside of school.
Use the library to find and borrow Welsh books.
Encourage your child to read in Welsh outside school.

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