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Welcome to English! As you are probably aware, English is a core subject, and you will be lucky enough to be studying for two GCSEs with us; English Language and English Literature.
Welcome to English! As you are probably aware, English is a core subject, and you will be lucky enough to be studying for two GCSEs with us; English Language and English Literature.
What are we studying?
What are we studying?
In English Literature, you will study a wide range of text from across time and space. We will look at our local legend Charles Dickens and explore A Christmas Carol. Your Shakespearean study will see you look at Macbeth - a gothic tragedy rife with intrigue and murder. You'll also get the chance to study a 20th Century play by J. B. Priestley entitled An Inspector Calls, and finally you will explore an anthology of 15 poems under the theme of Power and Conflict.
In English Language, you will discover both fiction and non-fiction texts from a wide range of backgrounds. You will learn how to write creatively and narratively, how to write letters, articles and speeches, and you will explore non-fiction texts on a variety of topics, from gender, race and civil rights issues, to global warning, education and the world of celebrity. You will also have the opportunity to deliver a speaking and listening assessment on a topic of your choice.
Why are we studying it?
Why are we studying it?
Achieving a GCSE in English will open up a world of opportunities for you. English qualifications can lead to a wide range of professions - teaching, journalism, media work, television, script writing, politics and a wealth of others. Along with this, you will also learn valuable skills that are required later in life; the ability to analyse, form opinions and use debate in a constructive way, as well as being able to proficiently write in a range of forms such as letters, and to develop your ability to speak publicly. You will also develop your understanding of the world we live in, historically, geographically and socially. And, most importantly, it is a subject in which freedom of expression is encouraged, an enjoyable subject in which every lesson will be of value.
How is it assessed?
How is it assessed?
In English Literature, you will sit two exams at the end of Year 11. In Paper One, you will write about Macbeth and A Christmas Carol, and in Paper Two, you will write about An Inspector Calls, the Power and Conflict Poetry Anthology and also complete an Unseen Poetry exercise.
In English Language, you will also sit two exams at the end of Year 11. Paper One focuses on fiction and creative writing, and Paper Two focuses on non-fiction and transactional writing. You will also complete a Speaking and Listening assessment at the end of Year 10.
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