If you enjoy reading and would like to study a wide range of novels, poetry, and drama, then English Literature A Level will offer you both interest and challenge. In Year 12 you will study a Shakespeare play, such as ‘Othello’ or ‘Measure for Measure’, an anthology of love poetry, and a novel such as ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The focus when studying these texts will be to explore the theme of ‘Love Through the Ages.’ There is also an expectation that you will pursue your interests by reading a variety of texts from the reading lists provided. Towards the end of Year 12, you will begin planning for your comparative critical study of two texts of your choice. This study will enable you to work with your teachers to choose a theme and texts that reflect your interests. In Year 13, you will study texts connected to the theme of ‘Modern Times: literature from 1945 to the present day.’ These texts include: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood, ‘Skirrid Hill’ by Owen Sheers, and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Tennessee Williams and reflect the social, political, and moral changes in our world since the end of World War 2. You will also complete your independent critical study at the beginning of Year 13.
At least 5 subjects at grade 4-9/L2P-D* including: Grade 6 in English
You will be assessed in a variety of ways. The class work and homework you produce will form the basis of all assessments. There will also be a range of ongoing formative assessments that will take place in class. These will vary from quizzes and knowledge tests to shorter written responses to specific aspects of the texts studied. There will also be more detailed and extended essays to assess your knowledge and understanding. Alongside these, there will be school-based ‘Mock exams.’ External examinations: Paper 1- Love Through the Ages (3 questions in 3 hours) worth 40% of the A Level. Paper 2 - Texts in Shared Contexts (3 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes) worth 40% of the A Level. Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) - Independent Critical Study - worth 20% of the A Level.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Gainsborough Road, Corby, NN18 9NS |
If you enjoy reading and would like to study a wide range of novels, poetry, and drama, then English Literature A Level will offer you both interest and challenge. In Year 12 you will study a Shakespeare play, such as ‘Othello’ or ‘Measure for Measure’, an anthology of love poetry, and a novel such as ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The focus when studying these texts will be to explore the theme of ‘Love Through the Ages.’ There is also an expectation that you will pursue your interests by reading a variety of texts from the reading lists provided. Towards the end of Year 12, you will begin planning for your comparative critical study of two texts of your choice. This study will enable you to work with your teachers to choose a theme and texts that reflect your interests. In Year 13, you will study texts connected to the theme of ‘Modern Times: literature from 1945 to the present day.’ These texts include: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood, ‘Skirrid Hill’ by Owen Sheers, and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Tennessee Williams and reflect the social, political, and moral changes in our world since the end of World War 2. You will also complete your independent critical study at the beginning of Year 13.
At least 5 subjects at grade 4-9/L2P-D* including: Grade 6 in English
You will be assessed in a variety of ways. The class work and homework you produce will form the basis of all assessments. There will also be a range of ongoing formative assessments that will take place in class. These will vary from quizzes and knowledge tests to shorter written responses to specific aspects of the texts studied. There will also be more detailed and extended essays to assess your knowledge and understanding. Alongside these, there will be school-based ‘Mock exams.’ External examinations: Paper 1- Love Through the Ages (3 questions in 3 hours) worth 40% of the A Level. Paper 2 - Texts in Shared Contexts (3 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes) worth 40% of the A Level. Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) - Independent Critical Study - worth 20% of the A Level.