English Language Mr Wheeler

English Literature

Aims and Objectives

The English Language GCSE course is taught in tandem with the English Literature GCSE course, with some overlap of skills. English Literature exams cover set texts and unseen material. Over the duration of the course, pupils will be examined on a Shakespeare play, 19th Century Prose, an anthology of 15 poems, modern prose/drama and unseen poetry. At the start of year 10, pupils may well study texts from outside the syllabus to hone the analytical skills they require as we move to study texts set for the exam.

Exam Board: AQA

Web link: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702 Course Code: 8702

Mock Exam dates:

In year 11

Week/ Term Task

Autumn

Non set text 1

Description

This term will be spent developing skills, using texts not set for the exam.

Non set text 2 See above.

Spring

Summer

Modern Prose/Drama Pupils will study one modern play or novel from the set text list.

19th Century Prose Pupils will study one 19th century novel from the set text list.

Poetry skills Introduction to poetry anthology and toolbox for unseen poetry analysis.

Non-fiction texts Pupils will study a range of nonfiction texts as preparation for the end of year exam (language paper 2).

Poetry Anthology Study of the 15 examination. poems set for

Pupils should be able to

Read deeply and infer meaning. Analyse language closely. Consider context. Write analytical essays. Develop narrative voice. Have a full understanding of the text. Analyse the writer’s use of language, form and structure. Understand the importance of context to production and reception. Produce timed essays.

Have a full understanding of the text. Analyse the writer’s use of language, form and structure. Understand the importance of context to production and reception. Produce timed essays. Read poems and develop methods for understanding meaning, language, form and structure. Read non-fiction texts for meaning. Analyse language. Be familiar with 19th century non-fiction material. Analyse and compare viewpoints. Analyse language, form and structure of set poems in the anthology.

Coursework N/A

Autumn Spring Summer

Suggested further reading:

All pupils should read widely and for pleasure. We recommend at least 30 minutes per day. Reading lists are available via the library.