English Literature

Assessment

- ‘Love Through the Ages’ – study of three texts: one Shakespeare text, one poetry text, and one prose text. Assessment is by written examination and will include two unseen poems and comparison skills are tested. The expectation of independent reading to develop contextual understanding is a must. - Texts in Shared Contexts: Option 2A ‘WW1 and its aftermath’- study of three texts (prose, poetry, and play). Assessment is by written examination and will include comparison skills and unseen texts. - Independent Critical Study: Texts Across Time. Study of two texts one of which must be pre-1900. Assessment is by an extended essay of 2500 words.