Imagine waking up tomorrow and being unable to speak or read or write. We take language for granted but it allows us to express our thoughts and feelings, maintain relationships and ask for the things we need. As a student of English Language you will come to realise that every word we say or write is a choice. You will learn new ways to analyse those choices as well as developing your own creative writing and research skills. Why do you only call your mother ‘Mummy’ when you want something? Why do men rarely realise that a woman is dropping a hint? And when someone looks outside and says that it’s raining cats and dogs... why don’t we immediately phone the RSPCA? In English Language you will learn the answers to all of these questions and many more. Please access the Ripley St Thomas Sixth Form courses section for more information https://ripleystthomas.com/sixth-form/courses/
Sixth Form Entry Requirements: 5 Grade 5s at GCSE including Grade 5 in English Language. Please see specific subject requirements.
20% of your marks will come from Non-Exam Assessment (similar to coursework). You will produce some original writing and then explain the decisions you made as a writer. You could write a story, an article for a magazine or newspaper, a speech, a script or anything else that could be produced by a professional writer. You will also carry out an original piece of language research. The majority of your marks are based on two 150 minute examinations taken at the end of Year 13. In preparation for these you will learn how to analyse the choices writers and speakers make and why they make those choices.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS |
Imagine waking up tomorrow and being unable to speak or read or write. We take language for granted but it allows us to express our thoughts and feelings, maintain relationships and ask for the things we need. As a student of English Language you will come to realise that every word we say or write is a choice. You will learn new ways to analyse those choices as well as developing your own creative writing and research skills. Why do you only call your mother ‘Mummy’ when you want something? Why do men rarely realise that a woman is dropping a hint? And when someone looks outside and says that it’s raining cats and dogs... why don’t we immediately phone the RSPCA? In English Language you will learn the answers to all of these questions and many more. Please access the Ripley St Thomas Sixth Form courses section for more information https://ripleystthomas.com/sixth-form/courses/
Sixth Form Entry Requirements: 5 Grade 5s at GCSE including Grade 5 in English Language. Please see specific subject requirements.
20% of your marks will come from Non-Exam Assessment (similar to coursework). You will produce some original writing and then explain the decisions you made as a writer. You could write a story, an article for a magazine or newspaper, a speech, a script or anything else that could be produced by a professional writer. You will also carry out an original piece of language research. The majority of your marks are based on two 150 minute examinations taken at the end of Year 13. In preparation for these you will learn how to analyse the choices writers and speakers make and why they make those choices.