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Reading - Level 2 - Intermediate

Learning Outcomes

Learners should:

  • read with a flexibility of tone and technique
  • interpret different styles of literature
  • read with full projection
  • read in such a way as to involve the listener
  • achieve a sense of performance
  • demonstrate expressive sight reading that reflects the mood of the writer
 

Marks awarded at this level:
Speech: 30 marks

At this level no piece should exceed 3 minutes.

 
Grade 4 (15 Minutes)

Learners should:

  • Read a poem by either:
    • Carol Ann Duffy or
    • Walter de la Mare (25 marks)
  • Read a passage from the works of:
    • Bernard Cornwell or
    • Virginia Woolf (25 marks)
  • Read at sight a passage of poetry (10 marks)
  • Read at sight a passage of prose (10 marks)
 
Grade 5 Intermediate Medal (15 Minutes)

Learners should:

  • Read a poem by either:
    • Edward Thomas or
    • Wendy Cope (25 marks)
  • Read a passage from the travel works of:
    • Mark Twain or
    • Paul Theroux (25 marks)
  • Read at sight a passage of poetry (10 marks)
  • Read at sight a passage of prose (10 marks)