English Language and Literature

Assessment

You will concentrate on analyzing language, as well as studying literary texts and poems. You will study the following topics: Unit 1 – integrated analysis and text production Unit 2 – analyzing speech and its representation Unit 3 – comparative analysis and text adaptation Unit 4 – comparative analysis through independent study (coursework unit) In and out of class, you can expect to work independently as well as collaboratively; using both high and low-tech resources to engage with learning. You can expect to lead your learning through the delivery of lessons and the planning of the schedule. There will also be a number of opportunities this academic year for you to work on fundraising projects and participate in extra curricular activities and trips. We will work closely with other English classes, learning together whenever we can. You will study 4.5 hours in class but there is a clear expectation that you will complete the equivalent outside of class. Some weeks, this will include work set by your teacher, but in other weeks it might be a combination of reading, writing, contributing to classroom resources, marking, or planning a lesson. Formal assessment is through examinations and (in some subjects) through coursework. The examination periods are in May/June. There will be a range of regular assignments, essays, and class-based assessments to help you develop your study skills for the next educational step. Individual learning targets are set each term and you will receive regular feedback on your progress in meeting these targets.