Course overview - Study Period 1 and 2
During the first half term, study period 1, learners will read the play ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J B Priestley. They will study the context to the play (Edwardian England) as well as the social issues surrounding the time it was written (Post War Britain). Learners will explore character, setting, dialogue, tone and themes as well as considering the authorial intent behind the creation of the text.
During the second half term, study period 2, learners will begin their focus on English Language Paper 2, through the topic of ‘Culture through the ages’. They will read extracts from non-fiction texts, based on topics such as education, health, entertainment, the environment, family and more. They will explore key skills of summarising, analysis, evaluation and comparison.
Key Concept:
Nature and Morality
Assessment Points:
Learners will complete 3 pieces of written work per half term that they will receive feedback for. Two of these will be shorter, mini assessments and the final one will be more reflective of a GSCE style longer essay question.
Learners will also have multiple opportunities for formative assessments. These include Google quizzes, Q and A and recall activities.
Guidance:
Learners will receive guidance in a variety of ways. These include marked assessments, reports, verbal feedback, written feedback in books, 1:1 interaction, Google Classroom and whole class feedback.
Key Vocabulary:
Explicit information Patriarchy
Implicit information Responsibility
Summarise Morality
Analyse
Evaluate
Compare
Socialist
Capitalist
Context
Setting
Society