English Language Mr Wheeler

English Language

Aims and Objectives

English Language and English Literature are taught in tandem. By the end of the year 11 course, all pupils will be prepared for their exams in both subjects. English Language is examined over two papers – one covering unseen fiction and the other unseen non-fiction, including a comparative element where pupils work with a modern and a nineteenth century text. Both papers require pupils to produce creative fiction and non-fiction for a specific audience.

Exam Board: AQA

Web link: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700 Course Code: 8700

Mock Exam dates:

School exam mock week (Language 2) December 2019 (Language 1)

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.

Coursework

Spoken language only Spoken

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.