A wide range of rich and powerful texts are studied for English Literature. In Year 12 all of the texts studied link to the genre of Tragedy and include texts such as ‘Othello’ and ‘Death of a Salesman’. Year 13 focuses on ‘Political and Social Protest Writing’ and offers the opportunity for students to build on the skills acquired in Year 12 and develop a deeper understanding of English Literature. It is vital that students are prepared to read around the subject in order to achieve success in the subject.
Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and English Language.
Considerable emphasis is placed upon class discussion. Independent study is encouraged. Opportunities for student presentations are frequent and popular. Exams are taken at the end of Year 13. Year 12: ’Othello’, ‘Death of a Salesman’, The poetry of Keats. Year 13: ‘The Kite Runner’, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, The Poetry of Blake, Unseen extracts. Final examinations: Exam 1: 2 hours 30 minutes • closed book • 75 marks • 40% of A-level Exam 2: 3 hours • open book • 75 marks • 40% of A-level Non-exam assessment: • 50 marks • 20% of A-level • assessed by teachers This consists of two essays totaling 3000 words. Each of these essays will respond to a different text.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | High Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6DR |
A wide range of rich and powerful texts are studied for English Literature. In Year 12 all of the texts studied link to the genre of Tragedy and include texts such as ‘Othello’ and ‘Death of a Salesman’. Year 13 focuses on ‘Political and Social Protest Writing’ and offers the opportunity for students to build on the skills acquired in Year 12 and develop a deeper understanding of English Literature. It is vital that students are prepared to read around the subject in order to achieve success in the subject.
Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and English Language.
Considerable emphasis is placed upon class discussion. Independent study is encouraged. Opportunities for student presentations are frequent and popular. Exams are taken at the end of Year 13. Year 12: ’Othello’, ‘Death of a Salesman’, The poetry of Keats. Year 13: ‘The Kite Runner’, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, The Poetry of Blake, Unseen extracts. Final examinations: Exam 1: 2 hours 30 minutes • closed book • 75 marks • 40% of A-level Exam 2: 3 hours • open book • 75 marks • 40% of A-level Non-exam assessment: • 50 marks • 20% of A-level • assessed by teachers This consists of two essays totaling 3000 words. Each of these essays will respond to a different text.