English Literature develops a range of skills. These include transferable skills, such as the ability to formulate an argument, using supporting evidence, writing a coherent and structured essay and promoting a point of view through verbal discussion. More than this, English Literature gives students access to a wealth of wonderful texts and encourages creative and critical thinking skills. Unit 1: Tragedy Students will study 3 tragedy texts. These are likely to include Othello (William Shakespeare); Death of a Salesman (Arthur Miller) and a range of poetry by John Keats. Unit 2: Crime Fiction Students will probably study; Atonement; The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Unit 3: Coursework Two pieces in response to a critical anthology, which will introduce students to a range of critical and theoretical approaches, such as feminism, Marxism and eco-critical theory.
Grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature GCSE and at least a 4 in the other English subject.
Unit 1 Aspects of Tragedy • 2 ½ hour exam paper at the end of Y13 • 75 marks • 40% of A Level Unit 2 Crime Fiction • 3 hour exam paper at the end of Y13 • 75 marks • 40% of A Level Unit 3 Coursework • 2 x 1500 word essays on topics of the students’ choice • 50 marks • 20% of A Level
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth, WV16 5JD |
English Literature develops a range of skills. These include transferable skills, such as the ability to formulate an argument, using supporting evidence, writing a coherent and structured essay and promoting a point of view through verbal discussion. More than this, English Literature gives students access to a wealth of wonderful texts and encourages creative and critical thinking skills. Unit 1: Tragedy Students will study 3 tragedy texts. These are likely to include Othello (William Shakespeare); Death of a Salesman (Arthur Miller) and a range of poetry by John Keats. Unit 2: Crime Fiction Students will probably study; Atonement; The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Unit 3: Coursework Two pieces in response to a critical anthology, which will introduce students to a range of critical and theoretical approaches, such as feminism, Marxism and eco-critical theory.
Grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature GCSE and at least a 4 in the other English subject.
Unit 1 Aspects of Tragedy • 2 ½ hour exam paper at the end of Y13 • 75 marks • 40% of A Level Unit 2 Crime Fiction • 3 hour exam paper at the end of Y13 • 75 marks • 40% of A Level Unit 3 Coursework • 2 x 1500 word essays on topics of the students’ choice • 50 marks • 20% of A Level