Mapping Cambridge IGCSE® (9–1) First Language English 0627 to OCR

GCSE (9–1) English Language J351

Introduction
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This document maps the differences between Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) First Language English 0627 and OCR GCSE (9–1) English Language J351 at both
component and syllabus level.

The reforms to the England National Curriculum (not Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) are being introduced in three separate phases. The first phase covers
English Language, English Literature and Mathematics, for which teaching starts in September 2015, first examination 2017. These reforms are increasing the level of
difficulty, requiring exam boards to work to a common syllabus and changing the grading structure from A*–G to 9–1. Syllabuses are linear, with exams taking place at
the end of Year 11. There is no coursework component. English, Maths and Science are compulsory subjects at Key Stage 4.
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Cambridge International Examinations has mapped the new Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) First Language English 0627 to OCR GCSE (9–1) English Language J351,
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clarifying the key similarities and differences at both component and syllabus level. Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) First Language English syllabus 0627 complies with all
the requirements outlined in the Department for Education (DfE) subject content requirements for the new GCSE English Language (9–1) qualifications for use in the
UK schools from 2017.

For schools who offer the Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500/0522 qualification, many aspects of 0627 will be familiar, and the assessment methods
consistent. For new Centres, the 0627 syllabus offers a refreshingly different model in terms of the assessment of Reading and Writing skills. Cambridge IGCSE (9–
1) is also known as a Cambridge International Level 1/Level 2 IGCSE (9–1) Certificate.

Contents (Ctrl+click on page numbers)

Summary of key differences between syllabus 0627 and syllabus J351 ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Grading ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Availability............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Description of components ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Reading assessment objectives ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Writing assessment objectives......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Speaking and listening assessment objectives ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Weighting of assessment objectives across components ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Weighting of assessment objectives across the whole assessment .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Component 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Component 2 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Component 3 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

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Summary of key differences between syllabus 0627 and syllabus J351

• November exam series available for both qualifications. J351 is limited only for resits and 16+
• J351 has nine assessment objectives and 0627 has three assessment objectives

Component 1 Component 2: Component 3

• J351 is titled Component 01 Communicating • J351 is titled Component 02 Exploring effects and • J351 has two possibilities for the speaking and
information and ideas. impact. listening component, Component 03 Spoken
• 0627 is titled Paper 1 Reading Passages. • 0627 is titled Paper 2 Directed Writing and language and Component 04 Spoken language.
• J351 includes AO1−AO6. Composition. • 0627 is titled Component 3 Speaking and Listening
• 0627 includes AO1 and AO2 with main focus on • J351 includes AO1–AO6. Test.
reading skills. • 0627 includes AO1 and AO2 withn main focus on • J351 includes AO7-AO9.
• J351 learners answer all questions in Section A and writing skills. • 0627 includes AO3.
one question in Section B.
• 0627 learners answer three compulsory questions.
• J351 Section B focuses on spelling, punctuation and
grammar.

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OCR GCSE (9–1) English Language J351 Cambridge IGCSE® (9–1) First Language
English 0627
Grading

9 to 1 9 to 1

Availability

Available from June 2017 Available from June 2017

Examined in the June and November examination series.
Examined in the June foar all learners. The November examination series is
available only to learners who are 16yrs old.

Description of components

Three components are available: Three components are available:

Component 01: Communicating information and ideas Paper 1: Reading Passages

Component 02: Exploring effects and impact Paper 2: Directed Writing and Composition
Component 03 or 04: Spoken language Component 3: Speaking and Listening Test

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Reading assessment objectives

AO1 Reading
Learners are expected to demonstrate their ability to: Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:

AO1 Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas. R1 Demonstrate understanding of explicit and implicit meanings and
attitudes

AO3 Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are R2 Compare how writers convey ideas and perspectives
conveyed, across two or more texts.

AO4 Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textual R3 Analyse and critically evaluate facts, ideas and opinions, using
references. appropriate support from the text

AO2 Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and R4 Demonstrate understanding of how writers achieve effects and
structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject influence readers
terminology to support their views.

AO1 Select and synthesise evidence from different texts. R5 Select and synthesise information for specific purposes

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Writing assessment objectives

AO2 Writing
Learners are expected to demonstrate their ability to: Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:

AO6 Candidates must use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures W1 Articulate and express what is thought, felt and imagined
for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation.
W2 Organise and structure ideas and opinions for deliberate effect

W3 Use a range of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures

W4 Use register appropriate to audience and purpose

W5 Make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar

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Speaking and listening assessment objectives

AO3 Speaking and Listening

Learners are expected to demonstrate their ability to: Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:

AO9 Use spoken Standard English effectively in speeches and SL1 Articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
presentations.

AO7 Demonstrate presentation skills in a formal setting. SL2 Present facts, ideas and opinions in a sustained, cohesive order

SL3 Communicate clearly and purposefully using fluent language

AO7 Demonstrate presentation skills in a formal setting. SL4 Use register appropriate to a formal setting

AO8 Listen and respond appropriately to spoken language, including to SL5 Listen to and respond appropriately to questions
questions and feedback to presentations.

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Weighting of assessment objectives across components

Component 01 Communicating information and ideas Paper 1 Reading Passages

(80 marks) (80 marks)
AO1 – 6.25% AO1 – (65 marks) 81.25%
AO2 – 7.5% AO2 – (15 marks) 18.75%
AO3 – 3.75%
AO4 – 7.5%
AO5 –15%
AO6 – 10%
Paper 2 Directed Writing and Composition
Component 02 Exploring effects and impact
(80 marks)
(80 marks)
AO1 – (15 marks) 18.75%
AO1 – 2.5%
AO2 – (65 marks) 81.25%
AO2 – 11.25%
AO3 – 3.75%
AO4 – 7.5%
AO5 –15%
AO6 – 10%
Component 3 Speaking and Listening Test
Component 03 or 04 Spoken language
(40 marks)
AO7–AO9 – 100% separately endorsed
AO3 – (40 marks) 100% separately endorsed

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Weighting of assessment objectives across the whole assessment

AO1 – 8.75% AO1 – 50%

AO2 – 18.75% AO2 – 50%
AO3 – 7.5% AO3 – separately endorsed
AO4 – 15%
AO5 – 30%
AO6 – 20%
AO7–AO9 – separately endorsed

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Component 1

Component 01 Paper 1
Time allocated: 2hours (80 marks) Time allocated: 2 hours 10 minutes (80 marks)
th th st
Focuses on reading and writing non-fiction texts. Three reading passages from 19 century, 20 and/or 21 century texts
th th
Learners read and compare one 19 century non-fiction text and one 20 or Candidates answer three compulsory questions.
st
21 century text.
th th st th
Section A – Read unseen non-fiction 19 and either 20 or 21 century Question 1 – Passage A from 19 century texts
texts. (40 marks) Comprehension (30 marks)
Learners answer all the questions. AO1
th st
Section B – Writing original non-fiction for different audiences and Question 2 –Passage B and Passage C from 20 and/or 21 century texts
purposes. (40 marks) Comprehension and comparison (25 marks)
Learners answer one of the writing tasks. AO1 and AO2

Question 3 – Passage B and Passage C

Summary (25 marks). Low tariff questions followed by the comparative
question
AO1

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Component 2

Component 02 Paper 2
Time allocated: 2hours (80 marks) Time allocated: 2 hours (80 marks)

Focuses on reading literary prose texts and creative writing.

Learners read and respond to literary prose texts, one text may be literary
th st
non-fiction. Both texts will be 20 or 21 centrury prose.

Section A – Reading meaning and effects. (40 marks) Section 1 – Directed Writing (40 marks)
th st
Unseen prose fiction from 20 and/or 21 century texts. One text may be The passages total up to 950 words.Candidates write 250–350 words.
literary non-fiction. Candidates are asked to write a discursive/argumentative letter or article.
AO1 and AO2

Section B Writing imaginatively and creatively (40 marks) Section 2 – Composition (40 marks)
Learners produce a piece of original creative writing. Candidates write 350–450 words. Candidates answer one question from a
choice of four titles: two descriptive and two narrative.
AO2

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Component 3

Component 03 or 04 Component 3
Time and marks tbc Approximately 8–10 minutes (40 marks)

Learners plan and prepare presentations for different purposes and Part 1 – Individual Task (20 marks)
audiences. They will listen and respons to others and express their ideas Part 2 – Questions (20 marks)
using Standard English when appropriate. AO3

The Spoken language component is a separate compulsory endorsement, The Speaking and Listening Test is compulsory and separately endorsed.
whichis internally assessed and externally moderated..
The Speaking and Listening Test is audio recorded for all.

The Speaking and Listening Test takes place during a period before the
main examination series (see the relevant series’ timetable).

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