You will study a number of texts, some of them in detail in class, some of them more independently. Many lessons will be spent discussing extracts from texts to help you develop a close knowledge and understanding of them. You will learn about the social and historical contexts in which these texts were written, and study a range of authors and genres, both modern and traditional, as well as some critical opinions of them. You will also learn how to write structured, organised, and thorough essays.
A grade 6 in English and/or English Literature will make it easier for you to make the change from GCSE to A-level study
Paper 1: Love Through The Ages Students study a Shakespeare play, one prose text and a selection of poetry. These might include such texts as ‘Atonement’, ‘The Great Gatsby’ and ‘Othello’. Paper 2: Texts in Shared Contexts This unit requires students to study a range of texts across the three genres, prose, poetry and drama, linked by a common theme. Currently the texts are related to the First World War and its aftermath and the chosen texts are ‘Life Class’ by Pat Barker and ‘Journey’s End’ by R.C. Sherriff. Paper 3: Non-examination assessment This is a coursework unit in which students select two contrasting texts of their own choice, one of which is pre-1900. They work independently with tutorial support from teaching staff, on a task that particularly appeals to each individual student. The final essay should be 2500 words.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
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| Address | Beauchamp Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV32 5RD |
You will study a number of texts, some of them in detail in class, some of them more independently. Many lessons will be spent discussing extracts from texts to help you develop a close knowledge and understanding of them. You will learn about the social and historical contexts in which these texts were written, and study a range of authors and genres, both modern and traditional, as well as some critical opinions of them. You will also learn how to write structured, organised, and thorough essays.
A grade 6 in English and/or English Literature will make it easier for you to make the change from GCSE to A-level study
Paper 1: Love Through The Ages Students study a Shakespeare play, one prose text and a selection of poetry. These might include such texts as ‘Atonement’, ‘The Great Gatsby’ and ‘Othello’. Paper 2: Texts in Shared Contexts This unit requires students to study a range of texts across the three genres, prose, poetry and drama, linked by a common theme. Currently the texts are related to the First World War and its aftermath and the chosen texts are ‘Life Class’ by Pat Barker and ‘Journey’s End’ by R.C. Sherriff. Paper 3: Non-examination assessment This is a coursework unit in which students select two contrasting texts of their own choice, one of which is pre-1900. They work independently with tutorial support from teaching staff, on a task that particularly appeals to each individual student. The final essay should be 2500 words.