Aims • To gain a wide range of knowledge about language and literature and how meaning is communicated by writers • To develop an understanding of how a range of texts can relate to a student’s circumstances • To become more aware of the perspectives of others through their studies and to develop a stronger sense of their viewpoints, such as their position in time and place. • To have the ability to analyse literary and non-literary texts in detail both orally and in writing • To reflect on their responses to texts. • To foster a lifelong love of, and appreciation for, language and literature.
Our Sixth Form students study the renowned International Baccalaureate. Admission is subject to achieving at least five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (previously A* to C), or equivalent. We also invite you for an interview with the Headmaster and/or the Assistant Head (IB). In addition, we ask you to take an entrance examination.
Paper 1 SL – 75 minutes Guided Analysis (35%). Analysis of one unseen non-literary text from a choice of two. One guiding question. HL – 135 minutes Guided Analysis (35%). Analysis of two unseen non-literary texts (two different text types). No choice. One guiding question. Paper 2 SL – 105 minutes Comparative Literary Essay (35%). Compare two texts from anywhere in the course. Choice of four generic questions. HL – 105 minutes Comparative Literary Essay (25%). Compare two texts from anywhere in the course. Choice of four generic questions. Individual Oral (SL 30% / HL 20%) Presentation on any two texts. (one literary – one non-literary). This will focus on how texts present a global concern and will include a detailed analysis of an extract from each work. 10 minutes to present with 5 minutes of teacher questions. Higher Level Essay (HL 20%) Literary essay. 1200 – 1500 words. Learner Portfolio Record of independent analytical and independent thinking, links with other subjects, evaluation of experiences outside of the classroom, creative writing, record of classroom activities/discussions, and reflections on reading texts. NOT ASSESSED though may be requested.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA |
Aims • To gain a wide range of knowledge about language and literature and how meaning is communicated by writers • To develop an understanding of how a range of texts can relate to a student’s circumstances • To become more aware of the perspectives of others through their studies and to develop a stronger sense of their viewpoints, such as their position in time and place. • To have the ability to analyse literary and non-literary texts in detail both orally and in writing • To reflect on their responses to texts. • To foster a lifelong love of, and appreciation for, language and literature.
Our Sixth Form students study the renowned International Baccalaureate. Admission is subject to achieving at least five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (previously A* to C), or equivalent. We also invite you for an interview with the Headmaster and/or the Assistant Head (IB). In addition, we ask you to take an entrance examination.
Paper 1 SL – 75 minutes Guided Analysis (35%). Analysis of one unseen non-literary text from a choice of two. One guiding question. HL – 135 minutes Guided Analysis (35%). Analysis of two unseen non-literary texts (two different text types). No choice. One guiding question. Paper 2 SL – 105 minutes Comparative Literary Essay (35%). Compare two texts from anywhere in the course. Choice of four generic questions. HL – 105 minutes Comparative Literary Essay (25%). Compare two texts from anywhere in the course. Choice of four generic questions. Individual Oral (SL 30% / HL 20%) Presentation on any two texts. (one literary – one non-literary). This will focus on how texts present a global concern and will include a detailed analysis of an extract from each work. 10 minutes to present with 5 minutes of teacher questions. Higher Level Essay (HL 20%) Literary essay. 1200 – 1500 words. Learner Portfolio Record of independent analytical and independent thinking, links with other subjects, evaluation of experiences outside of the classroom, creative writing, record of classroom activities/discussions, and reflections on reading texts. NOT ASSESSED though may be requested.