English Literature
Subject Intent
The study of English underpins all subjects and has a pre-eminent place in society. All the skills are integral to participating fully as a member of society and help them progress in the wider world of employment. A high quality and enriching education in English will teach pupils to speak and write fluently, so that they can communicate their ideas in a developed and articulate way. Through reading, pupils have the opportunity to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually and socially and reading for pleasure is encouraged across all year groups. The study of English is a study of what it is to be a human being in the wider world, where emotions, thoughts and views are expressed in the classroom environment as well as through the literature texts we use.
Aims
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Key Stage 3
Our curriculum at Key Stage 3 is designed to prepare students for their GCSEs whilst also developing a life-long love for learning. We want students to develop the mutually enhancing skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing in equal measure, as well as experiencing an inspiring range of texts in different forms, including a contemporary novel, 19th Century fiction, Shakespearean plays and poetry. Through the study of a range of challenging novels, plays, and poetry, we endeavour to raise the expectations of all our students so that they each fulfil their potential and achieve their very best. Everyone in the English Department has a genuine enthusiasm for the subject, which we hope to convey to our students.
Year 7 Unit Titles |
Year 8 Unit Titles |
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Brief description of the departments homework policy for pupils in year 7+8 |
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All students are expected to learn weekly spellings and to read independently for 30 minutes every day to improve their understanding of writers’ craft, to gain a wider range of vocabulary and to develop their imagination. Students are also expected to learn from a Knowledge Organiser that is progressed in line with their lessons. |
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Year 7 Homework Tasks |
Year 8 Homework Tasks |
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Key Stage 4
Students will study a range of different literature texts from the Edexcel exam board. Shakespeare, poetry, the 19th century novel and a contemporary play will be analysed and discussed throughout their literature lessons. Pupils have closed book examinations, so revision and resilience are integral to success. Students will be expected to write a range of essays about characters and themes from the literature text they study.
The following information has been taken from the Pearson website. For more information about this GCSE please click the link below:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/english-literature-2015.html
GCSE English Literature examinations uphold a ‘closed book’ policy. No materials are allowed to be brought into the examination hall.
Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Paper = 50% of the total GCSE |
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Component 2: 19th-century Novel and Poetry since 1789 Paper = 50% of the total GCSE |
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Examination |
Pupils will sit two external examinations: Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature – 1 hour and 45 minutes = 80 marks Component 2: 19th-century Novel and Poetry Anthology since 1789 – 2 hours and 15 minutes = 80 marks |
GCSE Literature Homework |
GCSE English Literature homework could include:
Interventions and revision sessions will run throughout the year. Your son/daughter will be notified if they are expected to attend. |