English Literature enables students to study a plethora of thought-provoking materials. It gives students the opportunity to discuss themes, characters and narrative structures of texts whilst reflecting on what this reveals about human nature and the world we live in. Many of the texts studied will come from different eras of history. However, the universal concepts and ideas will capture the imagination and help students develop their own interpretations of seminal literary works.
Ideally students will have gained a grade 6 or above in English and English Literature at GCSE.
Paper 1: Study of three texts through the lens of tragedy: one Shakespeare text; a second drama text and one further text, of which one must be written pre-1900. • Written Exam: 2 hours 30 minutes. • Closed Book exam. • 40% of A Level. Paper 2: Study of three texts, focused either on Elements of Crime Writing or Social and Political Protest Writing: one post-2000 prose text; one poetry and one further text, one of which must be written pre-1900. Examination will include an unseen passage. • Written exam: 3 hours. • Open Book exam. • 40% of A Level. Non-exam assessment: Theory and independent study of two texts – one poetry and one prose text, informed by study of the critical anthology. Two essays of 1,250–1,500 words, each responding to a different text and linking to a different aspect of the critical anthology • 20% of A Level • Assessed by teacher.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JR |
English Literature enables students to study a plethora of thought-provoking materials. It gives students the opportunity to discuss themes, characters and narrative structures of texts whilst reflecting on what this reveals about human nature and the world we live in. Many of the texts studied will come from different eras of history. However, the universal concepts and ideas will capture the imagination and help students develop their own interpretations of seminal literary works.
Ideally students will have gained a grade 6 or above in English and English Literature at GCSE.
Paper 1: Study of three texts through the lens of tragedy: one Shakespeare text; a second drama text and one further text, of which one must be written pre-1900. • Written Exam: 2 hours 30 minutes. • Closed Book exam. • 40% of A Level. Paper 2: Study of three texts, focused either on Elements of Crime Writing or Social and Political Protest Writing: one post-2000 prose text; one poetry and one further text, one of which must be written pre-1900. Examination will include an unseen passage. • Written exam: 3 hours. • Open Book exam. • 40% of A Level. Non-exam assessment: Theory and independent study of two texts – one poetry and one prose text, informed by study of the critical anthology. Two essays of 1,250–1,500 words, each responding to a different text and linking to a different aspect of the critical anthology • 20% of A Level • Assessed by teacher.