English Literature

Assessment

We will be following the new Edexcel linear course, in which you will sit three open book exams: ‘Shakespeare and Drama’, ‘The Novel’ and ‘Poetry’. For each, you will study a mixture of modern and canonical texts. In addition, you will write a coursework essay on two texts under the supervision of your teacher. For this, there are no predefined set texts: your teacher will select an area of study and teach within it, but able, self-motivated pupils may be given the option to adapt or pursue their interests under their teacher’s close supervision. Texts can be from any genre and any period; they may be linked by theme, author or historical period.