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It defines reading and writing components with specified weightings, including literature extract analysis, creative writing, and transactional or persuasive prose writing. Spoken language is assessed and reported separately without contributing to the final mark and grade. Entry and resit rules, NEA endorsement carry-forward, and assessment design principles support accessible materials across ability ranges.","GCSE  \nWJEC Eduqas GCSE in ENGLISH LANGUAGE  \nACCREDITED BY OFQUAL  \nThis Ofqual regulated qualification is not available for candidates in maintained schools and colleges in Wales.  \nSPECIFICATION  \nTeaching from 2015  \nFor award from 2017  \nVersion 3 January 2019  \nSUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS  \n\n| Version | Description | Page number |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 2 | Minor amendments to section 4.1 to clarify that:\u003Cbr>􀁸 Where a candidate re-sits the qualification, the grade for Component 3 may be carried over\u003Cbr>􀁸 Candidates who take an assessment in the November series must have reached at least the age of 16 on or before 31 August in the same calendar year. | 15 |\n| 3 | 'Making entries' section has been amended to clarify resit rules and carry forward of NEA endorsement grade. | 15 |\n\n| |\n| --- |\n| Section A (20%)– Reading\u003Cbr>Understanding of one prose extract (about 60-100 lines) of literature from the 20th century assessed through a range of structured questions\u003Cbr>Section B (20%)– Prose Writing\u003Cbr>One creative writing task selected from a choice of four titles |\n| |\n| Section A (30%)– Reading\u003Cbr>Understanding of two extracts (about 900-1200 words in total) of high-quality non-fiction writing, one from the 19th century, the other from the 21st century, assessed through a range of structured questions\u003Cbr>Section B (30%)–Writing\u003Cbr>Two compulsory transactional/persuasive writing tasks |\n| |\n| One presentation/speech, including responses to questions and feedback\u003Cbr>Achievement in Spoken Language will be reported as part of the qualification, but it will not form part of the final mark and grade. |\n\nThis linear qualification will be available in the summer and November series each year. It will be awarded for the first time in summer 2017.  \nQualification Accreditation Number: 601/4505/5  \nThe WJEC Eduqas GCSE in English language builds on the tradition and reputation WJEC has established for clear, reliable assessment supported by straightforward, accessible guidance and administration.  \nIn developing this specification, WJEC has been mindful to include the following features:  \n􀁸 opportunities for flexible teaching approaches  \n􀁸 questions and tasks designed to enable candidates to demonstrate what they know, understand and can do  \n􀁸 straightforward wording of questions  \n􀁸 accessibility of materials across the ability range  \n􀁸 opportunities for breadth of study  \n􀁸 use of ‘unseen’material for analysis in external assessment  \n􀁸 focused assessment of specific language skills  \n􀁸 opportunities for producing extended writing  \n􀁸 high-quality examination and resource materials.  \nIt enables learners to:  \n􀁸 read a wide range of texts, fluently and with good understanding  \n􀁸 read critically, and use knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve their own writing  \n􀁸 write effectively and coherently using Standard English appropriately  \n􀁸 use grammar correctly, punctuate and spell accurately  \n􀁸 acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of grammatical terminology, 1 and linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language.  \nIn addition, it enables learners to:  \n􀁸 listen to and understand spoken language, and use spoken Standard English effectively.  \nSpoken language will be reported on as part of the qualification, but it will not form part of the final mark and grade.  \nIn designing this specification, careful consideration of length of examination time and the number of question papers has ensured a balance between robust assessment and manageability. 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