This course involves reading a wide variety of texts from a range of genres. Texts will be united by a common theme but will have been produced during different historical eras. Throughout the course, critical debate will be encouraged and you will be required to develop your own interpretations of texts informed by literary criticism from a range of perspectives. This will enhance your ability both to read critically and to express your ideas effectively, using literary terminology and a coherent structure. Year 12 : In Year 12 you will follow the unit Love through the Ages, which includes a Shakespearean play, a range of poetry, and a modern novel. You will be introduced to all 5 of the assessment objectives and will practice analyzing language at the required depth and with reference to social context and critical debate. Year 13: In Year 13 you will follow the unit World War One and its Aftermath. The texts studied are the Blackadder Goes Forth scripts, an anthology of war poetry, and the modern novel A Long Long Way by Sebastian Barry. In this year you will consolidate the skills introduced in Year 12 and focus on constructing an argument in relation to an essay question.
At least five GCSEs at Grade 4 with a minimum of a Grade 6 in English Language and Literature.
Component One – Drama (30%) Assessment: Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the drama texts can be taken into the examination. The Critical Anthology must not be taken into the examination. A total of 60 marks are available (35 marks for Section A and 25 marks for Section B) A choice of two on their studied text for both Section A (Shakespeare) and Section B (Other drama) Component Two – Prose (20%) Assessment: Written examination, lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes. Worth 40 marks Open book – clean copies of the prose texts can be taken into the examination. One comparative essay question from a choice of two on their studied theme. Component Three – Poetry (30%) Assessment: Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the poetry texts can be taken into the examination. Two sections, 30 marks each · Students answer one question from a choice of two, comparing an unseen poem with a named poem from their studied contemporary text and one question from a choice of two on their studied movement/poet. Non-examined assessment (coursework) Assessment: Students produce one assignment ● One extended comparative essay referring to two texts (AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4, AO5 assessed) ● Advisory total word count is 2500–3000 words ● Total of 60 marks available.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2DU |
This course involves reading a wide variety of texts from a range of genres. Texts will be united by a common theme but will have been produced during different historical eras. Throughout the course, critical debate will be encouraged and you will be required to develop your own interpretations of texts informed by literary criticism from a range of perspectives. This will enhance your ability both to read critically and to express your ideas effectively, using literary terminology and a coherent structure. Year 12 : In Year 12 you will follow the unit Love through the Ages, which includes a Shakespearean play, a range of poetry, and a modern novel. You will be introduced to all 5 of the assessment objectives and will practice analyzing language at the required depth and with reference to social context and critical debate. Year 13: In Year 13 you will follow the unit World War One and its Aftermath. The texts studied are the Blackadder Goes Forth scripts, an anthology of war poetry, and the modern novel A Long Long Way by Sebastian Barry. In this year you will consolidate the skills introduced in Year 12 and focus on constructing an argument in relation to an essay question.
At least five GCSEs at Grade 4 with a minimum of a Grade 6 in English Language and Literature.
Component One – Drama (30%) Assessment: Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the drama texts can be taken into the examination. The Critical Anthology must not be taken into the examination. A total of 60 marks are available (35 marks for Section A and 25 marks for Section B) A choice of two on their studied text for both Section A (Shakespeare) and Section B (Other drama) Component Two – Prose (20%) Assessment: Written examination, lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes. Worth 40 marks Open book – clean copies of the prose texts can be taken into the examination. One comparative essay question from a choice of two on their studied theme. Component Three – Poetry (30%) Assessment: Written examination, lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Open book – clean copies of the poetry texts can be taken into the examination. Two sections, 30 marks each · Students answer one question from a choice of two, comparing an unseen poem with a named poem from their studied contemporary text and one question from a choice of two on their studied movement/poet. Non-examined assessment (coursework) Assessment: Students produce one assignment ● One extended comparative essay referring to two texts (AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4, AO5 assessed) ● Advisory total word count is 2500–3000 words ● Total of 60 marks available.