English Literature 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:

January 2020 (Paper 1) During school mock week (Paper 2)

Week/ Term Task Description

Autumn

Spring

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). 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.

Pupils should be able to

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.

Summer Revision Revision based on mock exams. Be fully prepared for final exams.

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Coursework 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.