French

Assessment

Component 1: Speaking The assessment lasts for between 21 and 23 minutes. This paper accounts for 30% of the final grade and is divided into two parts; part one draws on structures and vocabulary covered across the four themes whilst part two is a student- led presentation/discussion which allows the student to research their own area of interest pertaining to their country of study. Component 2: Listening, Reading and Translation This paper accounts for 50% of the overall grade and comprises of three parts; listening, reading and responding and translation. This paper draws on the society and culture themes and examines the ideas, vocabulary and grammar covered throughout the course. Component 3: Critical and analytical response in writing This paper allows students a level of flexibility and accounts for 20% of the overall grade. You will be expected to answer one question in French on a set film and one question on a set text. You may be familiar with some of the texts and films that we study prior to embarking upon the A Level course.