English Language and English Literature The Remove will embark upon an exciting and varied course of study, reflecting the English Department’s enthusiastic approach to creative writing and commitment to stimulating wider reading. There is no coursework, which allows teachers to explore a broad variety of texts and assignments. This includes the Remove Poetry Festival, the Remove Short Story Competition as well as texts ranging from contemporary to pre-1900. In the second year of the course, the Hundred, pupils will be prepared more specifically for examinations by studying set texts and learning to apply the reading and writing skills they have developed previously.
Specifications & Examinations: English Language GCSE OCR J351 (9–1) for examination in June 2020 Component 01 (2 hours) (50% of total marks) – Communicating Information and Ideas Section A: Reading Information and Ideas. Pupils are presented with two unseen non-fiction texts and respond to comprehension questions, including one comparative one evaluating both texts. Section B: Writing for Audience, Impact and Purpose. Pupils choose one of two non-fiction tasks which asks them to write for a specified audience and purpose. Component 02 (2 hours) (50% of total marks) – Exploring Effects and Impact Section A: Reading Meaning and Effects. Pupils are presented with two unseen literary texts, including fiction and non-fiction, and respond to comprehension questions including ones which focus on writers’ techniques and a comparative question. Section B: Writing Imaginatively and Creatively. Pupils chose one of two creative writing tasks from a choice of genre. Component 03 Spoken Language This is an internally assessed component, externally moderated, and leading to a separate endorsement. It does not affect the overall mark. This focuses on the development of speaking and listening skills and requires pupils to present and listen to information and ideas, respond to questions and feedback and express ideas. 11
