Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on Monday 4th January 2021, school will now be closed to all pupils except those of critical workers or identified as vulnerable. Learning online will be provided for Year 11 from Tuesday 5th January 2021 and all other pupils from Thursday 7th January 2021. Please follow the link below for further details.
Click HereEnglish Literature is the study of texts that, across history, both reflect and shape the world around us. Literature encompasses different worldviews and emotions. Through studying a range of texts, Literature enables us to better communicate our ideas and empathise with the experiences of our fellow human beings.
In English Literature you will study:
· A Taste of Honey – Shelagh Delaney
· The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – Robert Louis Stevenson;
· Macbeth – William Shakespeare;
· A range of poetry from the Power and Conflict section of the AQA Anthology
You will be assessed by 100% examinations, which will be externally marked. All exams will be un-tiered.
You will receive separate grades 1-9 for Language and Literature.
You will be assessed, from 2017, through:
Paper 1: Shakespeare and the Nineteenth Century Novel (40%)
Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry (60%)
The Faculty of English follows the AQA specifications.
Studying English also gives you skills in:
You may participate in:
There are various careers in English. Here are some examples:
GCSE English provides you with a suitable foundation for the continued study of English at a more advanced level e.g.
Ask your English teacher for more information and guidance. The English Literature specification is available via AQA’s website at www.aqa.org/uk/subjects/english/gcse
Email:a.lodge@oakwood.ac
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