English (ENG01‑04)
Competence aims and assessment

Examples of connections

Explanation

Competence aims after Vg1 programme for general studies

The pupil is expected to be able to

  • use

    To use means to apply something or to carry out a task to reach a goal. To use, which is closely related to apply, is understood as to utilise or to employ, for example, a method or a tool.

    appropriate strategies for language learning, text creation and communication
  • use

    To use means to apply something or to carry out a task to reach a goal. To use, which is closely related to apply, is understood as to utilise or to employ, for example, a method or a tool.

    appropriate digital resources and other aids in language learning, text creation and interaction
  • use

    To use means to apply something or to carry out a task to reach a goal. To use, which is closely related to apply, is understood as to utilise or to employ, for example, a method or a tool.

    pronunciation patterns in communication
  • listen to,
    understand

    To understand means to perceive the meaning of something, realise what is communicated or how something is connected. Understanding can be demonstrated by explaining, discussing alternatives, comparing relevant methods or assessing quality.

    and
    use

    To use means to apply something or to carry out a task to reach a goal. To use, which is closely related to apply, is understood as to utilise or to employ, for example, a method or a tool.

    academic language in working on one's own oral and written texts
  • express himself or herself in a nuanced and precise manner with fluency and coherence, using idiomatic expressions and varied sentence structures adapted to the purpose, receiver and situation
  • explain

    To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.

    the reasoning of others and
    use

    To use means to apply something or to carry out a task to reach a goal. To use, which is closely related to apply, is understood as to utilise or to employ, for example, a method or a tool.

    and follow up input from others during conversations and discussions on various topics
  • use

    To use means to apply something or to carry out a task to reach a goal. To use, which is closely related to apply, is understood as to utilise or to employ, for example, a method or a tool.

    knowledge of similarities between English and other languages with which the pupil is familiar in language learning
  • use

    To use means to apply something or to carry out a task to reach a goal. To use, which is closely related to apply, is understood as to utilise or to employ, for example, a method or a tool.

    knowledge of grammar and text structure in working on one's own oral and written texts
  • read, discuss and
    reflect

    To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.

    on the content and language features and literary devices in various types of texts, including self-chosen texts
  • read,
    analyse

    To analyse means to investigate an issue, an object or a concept to determine a viewpoint or meaning. To analyse can also mean making a thorough or systematic study of individual elements and comparing the relationship between them. The analysis can also apply to a work process.

    and
    interpret

    To interpret means to construct a perception or understanding of the meaning of a phenomenon, a practical situation or an artistic expression. The understanding often builds on an analysis of individual elements and how they are linked.

    fictional texts in English
  • read and
    compare

    To compare means to examine the character or qualities to discover resemblances or differences between two or more issues.

    different factual texts on the same topic from different sources and critically
    assess

    To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.

    the reliability of the sources
  • use

    To use means to apply something or to carry out a task to reach a goal. To use, which is closely related to apply, is understood as to utilise or to employ, for example, a method or a tool.

    different sources in a critical, appropriate and accountable manner
  • write different types of formal and informal texts, including multimedia texts with structure and coherence that describe, discuss, reason and reflect adapted to the purpose, recipient and situation
  • assess

    To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.

    and revise one's own texts based on criteria in the subject and knowledge of language
  • describe

    To describe means to portray or recount an experience, situation, work process or a topic. To describe something may also refer to using relevant terminology to systematise knowledge of a topic.

    key features of the development of English as a global language
  • explore

    To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.

    and
    reflect

    To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.

    on diversity and social conditions in the English-speaking world based on historical contexts
  • discuss and
    reflect

    To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.

    on form, content and language features and literary devices in different cultural forms of expression from different media in the English-language world, including music, film and gaming

Formative assessment

The formative assessment shall help to promote learning and development of competence in the subject. The pupils demonstrate and develop competence in English in the Vg1 programme for general studies when they communicate and interact in a nuanced and precise manner with fluency and coherence, both orally and in writing, adapted to the purpose, recipient 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 verifiable way.

The teacher shall facilitate for pupil participation and encourage the desire to learn by using a variety of strategies and learning resources to develop the pupils’ reading skills and oral and writing skills. The pupils shall have the opportunity to experience that experimenting on their own and with others is part of learning a new language. The teacher and pupils shall engage in dialogue on the pupils’ development in English. With the competence the pupils have demonstrated as the starting point, they shall be given the opportunity to express what they believe they have achieved and reflect on their own development in the subject. The teacher shall provide guidance on further learning and adapt the teaching 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 grade awarded for coursework shall express the overall competence of the pupil in English after completing the Vg1 programme for general studies. The teacher shall plan and facilitate for the opportunity for pupils to demonstrate their competence in various ways, including through understanding, reflection and critical thought, and in various contexts. The teacher shall assign one grade for the coursework in English based on the pupil’s overall competence in the subject.