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Sgiliau sy'n defnyddio Eglurder a geirfa

1. Using the voice to convey meaning in performance

   Asesu: Yn yr arholiad ac mewn gwaith cwrs

   Acting and musical theatre learners are marked on physical and vocal characterisation, vocal projection, vocal dynamics and expression, and acting learners on pacing, in both the Unit 1 performance and the Unit 3 audition. Expression in every discipline is judged by how well meaning is conveyed to the audience, though dance and music learners do this through body or instrument rather than spoken text.

   Llythrennedd: Deall, ymateb a dadansoddi, Eglurder a geirfa

   Paratoi disgyblion

   Blwyddyn 7

   Pupils read a short poem or monologue aloud in pairs, trying it at different volumes and paces and agreeing which version best fits its meaning.

   Blwyddyn 8

   Pupils learn a one minute monologue and mark the script with pauses, emphasis and changes of pace before performing it to the class.

   Blwyddyn 9

   Pupils perform a two minute audition speech or song, using projection, pace and vocal dynamics to show the character's change of mood, and explain their choices afterwards.

   Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd

   Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Unit 1, Section B, pages 22 and 23; Unit 3, Section A, page 62; Appendix a, Differentiation of Technical Skills, page 98

   “Vocal/physical/instrumental skills are used in a mostly considered way to express some meaning”

   Cam cynnydd 3

   • Rwy'n gallu darllen amrywiaeth eang o destunau ar goedd gyda mynegiant, gan amrywio goslef, llais a chyflymder.

   • Rwy’n gallu siarad yn glir, gan adnabod yr iaith briodol ar gyfer gwahanol gynulleidfaoedd a dibenion, a chan amrywio fy mynegiant, geirfa, tôn ac ystumiau i ennyn diddordeb y gynulleidfa.

   Cam cynnydd 4

   • Rwy'n gallu darllen amrywiaeth o destunau heriol a dilys ar goedd gyda mynegiant, gan amrywio goslef, llais a chyflymder er mwyn cyfleu ystyr.

   • Rwy’n gallu argyhoeddi wrth gyfleu ystyr mewn ystod o gyd-destunau gan ennyn diddordeb llawn y gynulleidfa.

   Cam cynnydd 5

   • Rwy'n gallu darllen amrywiaeth o destunau heriol a dilys ar goedd gyda mynegiant, gan amrywio goslef, llais a chyflymder er mwyn cyfleu ystyr.

   • Rwy'n gallu siarad yn rhugl ac yn hyderus, gan ddefnyddio ystod o dechnegau, edrychiadau ac ystumiau.

2. Listening to and answering interview questions clearly

   Asesu: Mewn gwaith cwrs (asesiad di-arholiad)

   Viva Criterion A, half of the Viva marks, assesses active listening, interpreting questions accurately, asking for clarification when needed, speaking clearly and calmly at an appropriate volume and keeping focus. Learners answer five questions in a private filmed interview of up to 10 minutes without notes, and teaching must include mock interviews with feedback.

   Llythrennedd: Gwrando am ystyr, Gofyn cwestiynau, Eglurder a geirfa, Gwrando i ddeall

   Paratoi disgyblion

   Blwyddyn 7

   In pairs pupils ask and answer simple questions about a performance they enjoyed, and practise asking politely for a question to be repeated when it is unclear.

   Blwyddyn 8

   Pupils take part in a three question mock interview about their drama, dance or music work, first restating each question in their own words, then answering in full sentences.

   Blwyddyn 9

   Pupils sit a five minute mock interview with unseen questions on their skills and plans, ask for clarification at least once, and use a partner's notes on volume, focus and relevance to set one target.

   Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd

   Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Unit 2, Communication and Interview Skills, page 43; Unit 2, Assessment Method, pages 45 and 46; Unit 2, Criterion A, page 47

   “Asking for clarification when necessary (forming concise and polite ways of asking for clarification)”

   Cam cynnydd 3

   • Rwy’n gallu gwrando ar, deall, dehongli ac adalw ystyr gyffredinol yr hyn rwyf wedi’i glywed.

   • Rwy’n gallu ymateb i safbwyntiau pobl eraill, gan geisio eglurder, crynhoi ac esbonio’r hyn rwyf wedi ei glywed, ei ddarllen neu ei weld.

   • Rwy’n gallu myfyrio ar safon fy mynegiant a defnyddio ystod o strategaethau i sicrhau mwy o eglurder yn fy nghyfathrebu llafar, gan gynnwys mewn sefyllfaoedd ffurfiol.

   Cam cynnydd 4

   • Rwy’n gallu deall a dadansoddi ystyr gyffredinol a syniadau sydd ymhlyg.

   • Rwy'n gallu gwrando ar ac ystyried perthnasedd ac arwyddocâd gwybodaeth a syniadau a gyflwynir i mi.

   • Rwy’n gallu siarad yn glir, gan ddewis ac addasu fy iaith yn briodol ar gyfer ystod o gynulleidfaoedd a dibenion, a chan gyfleu ystyr yn effeithiol i’r gynulleidfa.

   Cam cynnydd 5

   • Rwy’n gallu defnyddio ystod o strategaethau i ddeall, rhagfynegi a gwerthuso ystyr a syniadau sydd ymhlyg mewn ystod eang o sefyllfaoedd.

   • Rwy'n gallu gwrando ar ac ystyried perthnasedd ac arwyddocâd gwybodaeth a syniadau a gyflwynir i mi.

   • Rwy'n gallu siarad yn rhugl ac yn hyderus, gan ddefnyddio ystod o dechnegau, edrychiadau ac ystumiau.

3. Reflecting on own skills, work and aspirations with evidence

   Asesu: Mewn gwaith cwrs (asesiad di-arholiad)

   Viva Criterion B assesses spoken reflection on learners' strengths and weaknesses, their previous work and creative processes, their future goals and plans, and the practitioners who influence them, each justified with evidence such as feedback and targets. Unit 1 Section C asks for the same kind of evaluation of the rehearsal process and the skills used, delivered as a filmed presentation.

   Llythrennedd: Diben, Eglurder a geirfa, Gofyn cwestiynau

   Paratoi disgyblion

   Blwyddyn 7

   Pupils talk for one minute about one thing they do well in drama, dance or music and one thing to improve, using a comment from their teacher as evidence.

   Blwyddyn 8

   Pupils keep a short rehearsal log for a term, then explain to a partner how their skills changed, quoting two pieces of feedback and saying whether they met their targets.

   Blwyddyn 9

   Pupils give a three minute spoken reflection on a performance project covering strengths, weaknesses, one influence on their work and one goal for the future, backing each point with evidence.

   Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd

   Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Unit 2, Assessment Method, page 46; Unit 2, Criterion B and expected evidence, pages 48 to 50; Unit 1, Section C, page 24

   “articulating conclusions regarding own strengths and weaknesses using evidence and justification”

   Cam cynnydd 3

   • Rwy'n gallu rhannu, siarad ac ysgrifennu am fy meddyliau, fy nheimladau a fy marn gan ddefnyddio ystod o dechnegau i ddangos effaith.

   • Rwy'n gallu mynegi materion a syniadau'n glir gan ddefnyddio geirfa sy'n benodol i faes dysgu a phrofiad/disgyblaeth ac enghreifftiau.

   Cam cynnydd 4

   • Rwy’n gallu rhannu, siarad ac ysgrifennu am fy meddyliau, fy nheimladau a fy marn, gan ddangos empathi a pharch.

   • Rwy'n gallu cynnal safbwynt argyhoeddiadol, gan ragweld safbwyntiau eraill ac ymateb iddyn nhw.

   Cam cynnydd 5

   • Rwy'n gallu rhannu, siarad ac ysgrifennu am fy meddyliau, fy nheimladau a fy marn mewn cyd-destunau cynyddol heriol a dadleuol.

   • Rwy’n gallu trefnu'r hyn sy'n cael ei ddweud yn effeithiol er mwyn gwerthuso'n feirniadol ac ymateb i’r hyn rwyf wedi’i glywed, ei ddarllen neu ei weld.

4. Presenting and justifying creative choices

   Asesu: Yn yr arholiad

   In the Unit 3 presentation learners answer two set questions in 3 to 5 minutes, covering the piece's genre, their rehearsal process, the skills used and the challenges, and justifying why they chose the material and made their creative decisions. It is filmed in the exam slot and the tutor may not ask follow-up questions, so the talk must be planned and complete.

   Llythrennedd: Diben, Eglurder a geirfa, Gofyn cwestiynau

   Paratoi disgyblion

   Blwyddyn 7

   Pupils explain to the class in one minute why they chose a song or scene for a showcase, giving two reasons.

   Blwyddyn 8

   Pupils plan a two minute talk in three sections on a piece they performed: what the genre demands, how they rehearsed, and one choice they made and why.

   Blwyddyn 9

   Pupils answer two set questions about their own performance piece in a timed four minute talk with no follow-up questions, justifying each creative decision with a moment from the performance.

   Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd

   Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Unit 3, Section B, page 63; Unit 3, Mark Scheme, page 64; Unit 3, Communication and Presentation Skills, page 58; Unit 3, Task taking, page 68

   “Why you made the creative decisions that you made”

   Cam cynnydd 3

   • Rwy'n gallu trefnu sgwrs fel y gall gwahanol gynulleidfaoedd mewn gwahanol gyd-destunau ddilyn yr hyn sy'n cael ei ddweud, gan gynnwys defnyddio iaith ffurfiol.

   • Rwy'n gallu mynegi materion a syniadau'n glir gan ddefnyddio geirfa sy'n benodol i faes dysgu a phrofiad/disgyblaeth ac enghreifftiau.

   Cam cynnydd 4

   • Rwy’n gallu siarad yn glir, gan ddewis ac addasu fy iaith yn briodol ar gyfer ystod o gynulleidfaoedd a dibenion, a chan gyfleu ystyr yn effeithiol i’r gynulleidfa.

   • Rwy'n gallu cynnal safbwynt argyhoeddiadol, gan ragweld safbwyntiau eraill ac ymateb iddyn nhw.

   Cam cynnydd 5

   • Rwy'n gallu cyflwyno syniadau a materion er mwyn bodloni gofynion gwahanol gynulleidfaoedd.

   • Rwy’n gallu gwneud dewisiadau gwybodus i wella fy sgiliau cyfathrebu.

5. Using discipline-specific vocabulary accurately

   Asesu: Yn yr arholiad ac mewn gwaith cwrs

   Learners must use the vocabulary of their discipline, including technique terms, stage directions and job titles, when discussing performance work, and Viva Criterion B marks understanding shown through accurate use of that vocabulary. The same vocabulary underpins the Unit 1 portfolio and evaluation and the Unit 3 presentation.

   Llythrennedd: Eglurder a geirfa, Geirfa, sillafu, gramadeg, Datblygu geirfa

   Paratoi disgyblion

   Blwyddyn 7

   Pupils label a stage plan with the nine stage areas, such as downstage left, and use three of the terms when giving directions in a scene.

   Blwyddyn 8

   Pupils build a class glossary of technique terms for their discipline, such as projection, dynamics and characterisation, and use five of them in a spoken comment on a clip.

   Blwyddyn 9

   Pupils rewrite a vague performance review, replacing words such as good and nice with precise terms from acting, dance, music or musical theatre, and say what each term means.

   Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd

   Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Unit 1, Knowledge and Understanding, page 14; Unit 2, Content, page 41; Unit 2, Criterion B and expected evidence, pages 48 and 49; Unit 3, Knowledge and Understanding, page 56

   “Demonstrating understanding of the discipline through accurate use of relevant vocabulary”

   Cam cynnydd 3

   • Rwy'n gallu mynegi materion a syniadau'n glir gan ddefnyddio geirfa sy'n benodol i faes dysgu a phrofiad/disgyblaeth ac enghreifftiau.

   • Rwy'n gallu defnyddio geirfa amrywiol, briodol a manwl gywir, gan gynnwys geiriau sy'n benodol i faes dysgu a phrofiad/disgyblaeth at ddibenion gwahanol.

   Cam cynnydd 4

   • Rwyf wedi cael profiad o ystod o eirfa sy'n benodol i faes dysgu a phrofiad/disgyblaeth a geirfa academaidd gyffredinol, ac yn gallu ei defnyddio wrth i mi gyfathrebu.

   • Rwyf wedi cael profiad o ystod o eirfa sy'n benodol i'r maes dysgu a phrofiad/disgyblaeth a geirfa academaidd gyffredinol, ac yn gallu ei defnyddio wrth i mi gyfathrebu.

   Cam cynnydd 5

   • Rwy'n gallu defnyddio ystod o eirfa sy'n benodol i ddisgyblaeth a geirfa academaidd gyffredinol wrth i mi gyfathrebu.

   • Rwy'n gallu defnyddio ystod o eirfa sy'n benodol i ddisgyblaeth a geirfa academaidd gyffredinol yn fanwl gywir.

Ffynhonnell: RSL Level 1 / Level 2 VCSE Performing Arts Syllabus Specification, May 2026, covering qualifications from September 2027.