English Language and Literature is an interesting and stimulating course in which students engage creatively and independently with a variety of spoken, written and multi‑modal texts. Designed with a focus on the integration of language and literature, it enables students to understand how linguistic and literary methods are related and to explore these links in their own work. This course offers clear skills progression from the two GCSEs students will have completed. This course consists of three assessed units: Unit One: ‘Telling stories’. Students study the AQA Anthology: Paris. The anthology includes a wide range of text types with a particular emphasis on non-fiction and non-literary material, exploring viewpoints and representations over time periods. They will also study Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein from a literature perspective exploring the context in which the text was produced and received. The final text for this paper is a selection of poetry by the current (and first female) poet laureate: Carol Ann Duffy. Unit Two: ‘Exploring conflict’. In working on this part of the subject content, students will learn about methods of language analysis. They will be required to adopt a close language focus, identifying salient features of language used in the respective texts. In the first part of the exam, students will emulate the writing style of F Scott Fitzgerald through the study of The Great Gatsby and create a critical commentary on their work. Students will also explore the presentation of conflict in Shakespeare’s Othello. Unit 3: ‘Making Connections’. This part of the subject content focuses on language use in different types of text. It is called ‘Making Connections’ because it requires students to make active connections between a literary text and some non-literary material. The connections must be based either on a chosen theme or on the idea that particular linguistic strategies and features may occur in the different types of material. This area of the course provides an individualised experience for students, enabling them to demonstrate their ability to initiate and sustain independent enquiry. Students’ work will be assessed by the production of an investigation of 2,500-3,000 words in length.
• To enter Sixth Form you require 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 and above, including English or Maths. • For students who typically attain 9-4 grades at GCSE. • Grade 5 in English Language
Paper One: Telling stories is assessed through a 3 hour exam, worth 40% of the overall A Level grade Paper Two: Exploring conflict is assessed through a 2.5 hour exam, worth 40% of the overall A Level Unit 3: ‘Making Connections’, an investigation of 2500- 3000 words (Non-Examined Assessment)
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Serious Weaknesses |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, CV22 5ET |
English Language and Literature is an interesting and stimulating course in which students engage creatively and independently with a variety of spoken, written and multi‑modal texts. Designed with a focus on the integration of language and literature, it enables students to understand how linguistic and literary methods are related and to explore these links in their own work. This course offers clear skills progression from the two GCSEs students will have completed. This course consists of three assessed units: Unit One: ‘Telling stories’. Students study the AQA Anthology: Paris. The anthology includes a wide range of text types with a particular emphasis on non-fiction and non-literary material, exploring viewpoints and representations over time periods. They will also study Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein from a literature perspective exploring the context in which the text was produced and received. The final text for this paper is a selection of poetry by the current (and first female) poet laureate: Carol Ann Duffy. Unit Two: ‘Exploring conflict’. In working on this part of the subject content, students will learn about methods of language analysis. They will be required to adopt a close language focus, identifying salient features of language used in the respective texts. In the first part of the exam, students will emulate the writing style of F Scott Fitzgerald through the study of The Great Gatsby and create a critical commentary on their work. Students will also explore the presentation of conflict in Shakespeare’s Othello. Unit 3: ‘Making Connections’. This part of the subject content focuses on language use in different types of text. It is called ‘Making Connections’ because it requires students to make active connections between a literary text and some non-literary material. The connections must be based either on a chosen theme or on the idea that particular linguistic strategies and features may occur in the different types of material. This area of the course provides an individualised experience for students, enabling them to demonstrate their ability to initiate and sustain independent enquiry. Students’ work will be assessed by the production of an investigation of 2,500-3,000 words in length.
• To enter Sixth Form you require 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 and above, including English or Maths. • For students who typically attain 9-4 grades at GCSE. • Grade 5 in English Language
Paper One: Telling stories is assessed through a 3 hour exam, worth 40% of the overall A Level grade Paper Two: Exploring conflict is assessed through a 2.5 hour exam, worth 40% of the overall A Level Unit 3: ‘Making Connections’, an investigation of 2500- 3000 words (Non-Examined Assessment)