Communication (English) Key Skills

Communication Assessments

There is always a submitted portfolio in Key Skills. Levels 1 or 2 is for those with less than GCSE English Grade C. For those with GCSE English grade C or above there is Level 2 without a test and Level 3 with a test. Those with Level 2 already enter for Level 3. Subject work can be offered, even from a previous year and additional work can be generated to meet portfolio requirements. For all three levels some integration within is needed; indeed Level 1 C1.2 clearly requires additional use of material obtained and read. Discussions should be informed. "Relevant" is flexible in terms of subject matter. "Appropriate" is more specific and needs consistency with other material.

Communication Level 1
Portfolio Assessment

Section	C1.1	C1.2	C1.3
Summary	Discussions on relevant subjects One to one Group	Two different types of documents: Obtain them Read them Include one image	Write two different types of documents One must include an image
Skills	Provide relevant and appropriate information Speak clearly and suitably Listen and respond relevantly	Read relevant material Identify the main points and ideas Use the information suitably	An appropriate method of writing for the information Text is clear Spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate
Evidence	A record of the assessor's observation or an audio/ visual recording Candidate's notes	A record of what was read and why Note or copy of the image Notes, highlighted text or answers to questions about the material read out Records of how the material was used such as discussions or writing	Two different forms of writing One uses an image

Communication Level 2
Portfolio Assessment

Section	C2.1a	C2.1b	C2.2	C2.3
Summary	Contribute to a discussion about a relevant subject	Give a 10 minute talk on a relevant subject using an image	Read and summarise information from two extended documents about one relevant subject One document must include an image	Write two different types of documents about relevant subjects One must be an extended document One must include an image
Skills	Clear, relevant contributions Listen and respond relevantly Help move the discussion forward	Speak clearly in a way that suits the situation Structure the talk and keep to the subject Use an image to illustrate main points	Select and read different materials Identify lines of reasoning and maintain points from text and images Summarise in relevant form	Use an appropriate form of writing Use structure and style to suit the purpose Ensure that the text is clear Ensure that spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate
Evidence	A record of the assessor's observation or an audio/ visual recording Candidate's notes	A record of the assessor's observation or an audio/ visual recording Note or copy of the image Candidate's notes	A record of what was read and why Note or copy of the image/s Evidence of the summary (writing of some kind)	One piece of writing of about 1000 words Another piece of writing One piece of writing must include an image

Communication Level 3
Portfolio Assessment

Section	C3.1a	C3.1b	C3.2	C3.3
Summary	Contribute to a group discussion about a complex subject.	Make a presentation about a complex subject, using at least one image to illustrate complex point(s).	Read and synthesise information from two extended documents about a complex subject, i.e. one synthesis. One of the documents read must include at least one image.	Write two different types of documents about complex subjects. One must be an extended document One must include an image
Skills	Clear, relevant and appropriate contributions Be sensitive to others' opinions Develop points and ideas Create opportunities for others to join in	Speak clearly Adapt the style of presentation to suit the situation Structure presentation clearly Use images and other techniques to engage the audience	Select and read appropriate materials Understand and compare the content of each Put the relevant information from each together in a coherent and appropriate form	Select and use an appropriate form and style of writing Organise information clearly Ensure text is clear Ensure that spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate
Evidence	A record of the assessor's observation or an audio/ visual recording Candidate's notes	A record of the assessor's observation or an audio/ visual recording Note or copy of the image Notes made in preparation	A record of what was read and why Note or copy of the image/s Evidence of synthesised information (notes, report, essay or other writing)	Two different types of writing One piece of writing must be of about 1000 words One piece of writing must include an image

Adrian Worsfold