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. AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702 8702 January 2020 (Paper 1) During school mock week (Paper 2)
Exam Board: Web link: Course Code: Mock Exam dates: Week/ Term
Task
Description
Pupils should be able to
19th Century Prose
Pupils will study one 19th century novel from the set text list.
Fiction texts
Pupils will study a range of fiction texts as preparation for the end of year exam (language paper 1).
Autumn
Spring
Summer
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 fiction texts for meaning. Analyse language, methods and structure. Write creatively.
Mock Paper 1 Preparation for mock exams in English Language and Literature Revision & Exam practice
The course will be completed and revision will begin for mock exams in February 2019.
Revision
Revision based on mock exams.
Coursework
Autumn
Be fully prepared for final exams.
Spring
Summer
N/A 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.
2021 Page | 22
