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Year 10 + 11 (GCSE) skills in english

  • Making critical responses to text
  • Exploring and evaluating interpretations of texts
  • Making comparisons within and between texts
  • Developing ideas with reference to language, structure and presentation
  • Using punctuation and sentence structure for effect
  • Writing for purpose and audience
  • Using a varied vocabulary
  • Using evidence from texts to support developed opinions
  • Showing awareness of texts' social/historical/cultural contexts
  • Using accurate spelling and grammar
  • Developing analytical skills
  • Understanding the effects of writers' choice of language and form
  • Listening sensitively and responding to others
  • Contributing to and shaping discussion
  • Handling a range of roles in drama focused activities
  • Communicating clearly and confidently
  • Adapting speech style to audience and purpose
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