The coursework is in 3 parts.
1) The 1,000 word letter to Mr packer – 6 paragraphs – 2 on what you DID think about his idea to lift all internet filters in school, the last 4 on your position now. Use sources to get quotes / stats / ideas. For example. you could say, "Time Magazine recently reached a similar position to my own view in that texting can help introverted students." or "A recent Guardian article suggested that..."
2) An evaluation of your sources. Obviously this will come in 5 parts as you used 5 sources. Write a paragraph for each – where the source came from, who write it, why it was useful / not that useful / how reliable / easy to read etc… See the homepage on the website in the scroll down box to gibe you more ideas on how to evaluate sources.
3) An evaluation of your letter. Where each idea came from, what persuasive writing techniques you used, why you used certain words for effect. You can do a commentary on a paragraph at a time if that helps.
Use the booklets we looked at in class “GETTING OUR HEADS AROUND THE COURSEWORK.” Use CANDIDATE 2 (the last 10 pages at the back) to give you ideas and guidance. This got a B grade. KEEP THIS BOOKLET SAFE AND BRING IT TO ALL ENGLISH LESSONS.
Do work on this out of lessons too – use homework time / access the library after school – get a late bus!
1) The 1,000 word letter to Mr packer – 6 paragraphs – 2 on what you DID think about his idea to lift all internet filters in school, the last 4 on your position now. Use sources to get quotes / stats / ideas. For example. you could say, "Time Magazine recently reached a similar position to my own view in that texting can help introverted students." or "A recent Guardian article suggested that..."
2) An evaluation of your sources. Obviously this will come in 5 parts as you used 5 sources. Write a paragraph for each – where the source came from, who write it, why it was useful / not that useful / how reliable / easy to read etc… See the homepage on the website in the scroll down box to gibe you more ideas on how to evaluate sources.
3) An evaluation of your letter. Where each idea came from, what persuasive writing techniques you used, why you used certain words for effect. You can do a commentary on a paragraph at a time if that helps.
Use the booklets we looked at in class “GETTING OUR HEADS AROUND THE COURSEWORK.” Use CANDIDATE 2 (the last 10 pages at the back) to give you ideas and guidance. This got a B grade. KEEP THIS BOOKLET SAFE AND BRING IT TO ALL ENGLISH LESSONS.
Do work on this out of lessons too – use homework time / access the library after school – get a late bus!
final summary advice from ruth wild, head of english
iGCSE English Language Coursework (40%)
There are FIVE parts to your final coursework folder.
Part One: Task title
Due to increasing pressure from members of the school parliament and following staff training on internet use in schools, the Headteacher in your school is considering lifting the internet filter for ALL pupils. Write a to/for giving your views. Your aim is to persuade the reader/audience so factual accuracy, logical consistency and some degree of emotional appeal will be important in the success of your piece.
OR
If you have done something different then you need to write a task title that clearly indicates the topic, purpose, audience and format of your written piece.
For example: Write an article for parents about the dangers young people face on the internet. Your aim is to persuade the reader/audience so factual accuracy, logical consistency and some degree of emotional appeal will be important in the success of your piece.
Part Two: Sources (Reading – evidence base)
Source
Source Type
1) BBC Panorama Documentary 2013‘Hunting the Internet Bullies’
Factual documentary accessed via BBC iPlayer.
2)
3)
4)
5)
As in the example below, write the details of each source you have used: title, author, pages or website. Then indicate what type of source this is. You should have used a variety of source (documentary, article, survey and so on). You must have at least FIVE!
NOTE:
You will also have to include an example of one of your sources in your final folder. This will need to be annotated in detail to show how you selected and analysed the evidence you used to shape your final written piece.
Part Three: Reading/Research Process
a) Evaluation of sources: you must explain why you selected these sources, and why you chose to select or reject parts from them e.g. similarities or differences in ideas and perspectives, and in evidence and interpretation of evidence.
Write a paragraph about all the FIVE sources you have used. For each source, answer the following questions:
• What is the title of the source?
• Where does the source come from?
• How valid and useful was this source for the purposes of your written piece?
• What information did you use from the source and why was this suitable for your written piece?
• What information didn’t you refer to and why?
For Example:
The first source I referred to in my final written piece was a BBC Panorama documentary: ‘Hunting the Internet bullies’ from 2013. As this was a recent documentary, we can assume that the statistics and stories are relatively up to date and are, therefore, reliable and convincing enough to support a persuasive argument. Also, this is a long established BBC documentary and, as such, the information provided is relatively trustworthy. In my written piece I referred to the story of Natasha McBride, a young girl who committed suicide after she was abused online. This is an extreme example of the impact the internet can have on young people. I wanted to emphasise the extreme effects of cyber bullying in my persuasive letter as I wanted to provoke an emotional response in my reader, convincing him that filters were needed to protect young pupils. I chose this instead of quoting simple facts such as ‘Facebook has 30 million users in the UK’ as this was less relevant to my overall argument.
The second source I used to develop my argument was…
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b) Management of sources: you must explain your method of using the sources e.g. note making, highlighting, annotation, key-word finding, with an example of annotated or highlighted text and/or your notes included in the copies attached.
c)
Write a paragraph explaining this process. Answer the following questions:
• How did you choose your sources?
• How did you decide what information was relevant?
• What questions did you consider about your sources?
Think about the tables you completed, the annotations you made, the facts and opinions you selected and where you found your sources – which were the most helpful?
Part Four: Writing Process
You will be assessed on your ability to reflect on and explain your purpose and methods in presenting your project. You should show understanding of audience and purpose, and give examples of your use of form and language to match.
You should explain:
a) How and why you organised and presented your writing for your chosen audience(s) and purpose(s) e.g. paragraph structure and sequence, and presentational devices to engage, appeal to and influence your readers.
b) How and why you chose language and tone for audience and purpose e.g. to engage, appeal to and influence your readers.
Questions to answer:
• What is the purpose of your written piece?
• Who is the intended audience for your written piece?
• What presentational features have you used and to what effect (headline, sub-headline, picture, address, Dear…)?
• How does your piece start? Why is this appropriate for your purpose and audience? What is the effect?
• What persuasive techniques have you used and why?
• What language have you used and why? Comment on at least FIVE different examples of words and phrases.
• How does your piece end? What was your intended impact?
For Example:
The purpose of my article was to inform parents about the dangers of the internet. I also wanted to persuade them to be more vigilant about how they monitor where their children go online.
I started my article with the headline ‘Do you REALLY know where your children go online?’ The reference to ‘children’ makes it clear that this is aimed at parents. I used a rhetorical question to make my reader consider this issue as, almost all parents, will have a child who uses the internet on a regular basis. I also put the word ‘REALLY’ in capital letters to emphasise the fact that many parents aren’t fully aware of their children’s online activity and, therefore, the potential dangers they face, which it is the aim of my article to address.
I continue my article by exploring…
I used a statistic…….in my article because……
I used the word…..in my article to suggest…..and to make my reader feel….
Part Five: Final Written Piece
Before you submit your final written piece check:
• Is the format/layout correct?
• Have you used a range of persuasive techniques?
• Do your sentences make sense?
• Have you used a range of sentence starters?
• Have you used your punctuation accurately and for effect?
• Have your used paragraphs accurately and for effect?
• Are there links between your paragraphs?
• Is your spelling accurate?
• Have you used FIVE sources?
• Have you written at least 800-1000 words?
There are FIVE parts to your final coursework folder.
Part One: Task title
Due to increasing pressure from members of the school parliament and following staff training on internet use in schools, the Headteacher in your school is considering lifting the internet filter for ALL pupils. Write a to/for giving your views. Your aim is to persuade the reader/audience so factual accuracy, logical consistency and some degree of emotional appeal will be important in the success of your piece.
OR
If you have done something different then you need to write a task title that clearly indicates the topic, purpose, audience and format of your written piece.
For example: Write an article for parents about the dangers young people face on the internet. Your aim is to persuade the reader/audience so factual accuracy, logical consistency and some degree of emotional appeal will be important in the success of your piece.
Part Two: Sources (Reading – evidence base)
Source
Source Type
1) BBC Panorama Documentary 2013‘Hunting the Internet Bullies’
Factual documentary accessed via BBC iPlayer.
2)
3)
4)
5)
As in the example below, write the details of each source you have used: title, author, pages or website. Then indicate what type of source this is. You should have used a variety of source (documentary, article, survey and so on). You must have at least FIVE!
NOTE:
You will also have to include an example of one of your sources in your final folder. This will need to be annotated in detail to show how you selected and analysed the evidence you used to shape your final written piece.
Part Three: Reading/Research Process
a) Evaluation of sources: you must explain why you selected these sources, and why you chose to select or reject parts from them e.g. similarities or differences in ideas and perspectives, and in evidence and interpretation of evidence.
Write a paragraph about all the FIVE sources you have used. For each source, answer the following questions:
• What is the title of the source?
• Where does the source come from?
• How valid and useful was this source for the purposes of your written piece?
• What information did you use from the source and why was this suitable for your written piece?
• What information didn’t you refer to and why?
For Example:
The first source I referred to in my final written piece was a BBC Panorama documentary: ‘Hunting the Internet bullies’ from 2013. As this was a recent documentary, we can assume that the statistics and stories are relatively up to date and are, therefore, reliable and convincing enough to support a persuasive argument. Also, this is a long established BBC documentary and, as such, the information provided is relatively trustworthy. In my written piece I referred to the story of Natasha McBride, a young girl who committed suicide after she was abused online. This is an extreme example of the impact the internet can have on young people. I wanted to emphasise the extreme effects of cyber bullying in my persuasive letter as I wanted to provoke an emotional response in my reader, convincing him that filters were needed to protect young pupils. I chose this instead of quoting simple facts such as ‘Facebook has 30 million users in the UK’ as this was less relevant to my overall argument.
The second source I used to develop my argument was…
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b) Management of sources: you must explain your method of using the sources e.g. note making, highlighting, annotation, key-word finding, with an example of annotated or highlighted text and/or your notes included in the copies attached.
c)
Write a paragraph explaining this process. Answer the following questions:
• How did you choose your sources?
• How did you decide what information was relevant?
• What questions did you consider about your sources?
Think about the tables you completed, the annotations you made, the facts and opinions you selected and where you found your sources – which were the most helpful?
Part Four: Writing Process
You will be assessed on your ability to reflect on and explain your purpose and methods in presenting your project. You should show understanding of audience and purpose, and give examples of your use of form and language to match.
You should explain:
a) How and why you organised and presented your writing for your chosen audience(s) and purpose(s) e.g. paragraph structure and sequence, and presentational devices to engage, appeal to and influence your readers.
b) How and why you chose language and tone for audience and purpose e.g. to engage, appeal to and influence your readers.
Questions to answer:
• What is the purpose of your written piece?
• Who is the intended audience for your written piece?
• What presentational features have you used and to what effect (headline, sub-headline, picture, address, Dear…)?
• How does your piece start? Why is this appropriate for your purpose and audience? What is the effect?
• What persuasive techniques have you used and why?
• What language have you used and why? Comment on at least FIVE different examples of words and phrases.
• How does your piece end? What was your intended impact?
For Example:
The purpose of my article was to inform parents about the dangers of the internet. I also wanted to persuade them to be more vigilant about how they monitor where their children go online.
I started my article with the headline ‘Do you REALLY know where your children go online?’ The reference to ‘children’ makes it clear that this is aimed at parents. I used a rhetorical question to make my reader consider this issue as, almost all parents, will have a child who uses the internet on a regular basis. I also put the word ‘REALLY’ in capital letters to emphasise the fact that many parents aren’t fully aware of their children’s online activity and, therefore, the potential dangers they face, which it is the aim of my article to address.
I continue my article by exploring…
I used a statistic…….in my article because……
I used the word…..in my article to suggest…..and to make my reader feel….
Part Five: Final Written Piece
Before you submit your final written piece check:
• Is the format/layout correct?
• Have you used a range of persuasive techniques?
• Do your sentences make sense?
• Have you used a range of sentence starters?
• Have you used your punctuation accurately and for effect?
• Have your used paragraphs accurately and for effect?
• Are there links between your paragraphs?
• Is your spelling accurate?
• Have you used FIVE sources?
• Have you written at least 800-1000 words?