English programme subjects (ENG04‑02)
Competence aims and assessment
Competence aims after English 2
The pupil is expected to be able to
- use suitable reading, listening, speaking and writing strategies adapted to the situation and purpose
- use rich, accurate and varied language of a general and subject-specific nature in an appropriate and situationally based manner, both orally and in writing
- produce different types of oral and written academic texts with defined content, and appropriate style and structure
- use appropriate sources in a critical and accountable way
- demonstrate independent reflection and critical thinking when reading and discussing different types of texts
- interpret and discuss some types of fictional texts in English considering their historical and cultural contexts
- explore and discuss the language, cultural and international political influence of some English-speaking countries
- compare and convey some social and political affairs in two English-speaking countries based on historical contexts
- explore and present at least one self-chosen topic from English 2 with critical use of English language texts and other sources
Formative assessment
The formative assessment should help promote learning and the development of competence in the programme subjects. The pupils demonstrate and develop competence in English 2 when they communicate and interact in a nuanced and accurate manner with fluency and coherence, both orally and in writing, adapted to the purpose, audience and situation. They also demonstrate and develop competence when they create different types of texts and when they use sources in a critical, appropriate and accountable way.
The teacher facilitates pupil participation and encourages the desire to learn by using a variety of strategies and learning resources to develop pupils’ reading skills, and oral and writing skills. The pupils are given the opportunity to experience that experimenting on their own and with others is part of learning a new language. The teacher shall have conversations with the pupils regarding their development in English and the pupils shall have the opportunity to learn by trial and error. Based on the competence demonstrated by the pupils, they are given the opportunity to express what they believe they can accomplish and reflect on their own academic development. The teacher provides guidance on further learning to enable the pupils to use the guidance provided to develop their reading skills, writing skills, and oral and digital skills in the subject.
Assessment of coursework
The grades awarded for coursework reflect the overall competence of the pupil in the English subject at the end of the education after completing English 2. It is based on the pupils’ competence to produce and use oral and written texts, and competence in academic interpretation and discussion. The teacher plans and facilitates the pupils in demonstrating their competence in various ways, including understanding, reflection and critical thinking in various contexts. The teacher awards grades in English 2 based on the competence the pupil has demonstrated by enabling the pupils to demonstrate their competence in a range of assessment situations, both orally and in writing.