A selection of texts will be explored and discussed through clear focus on genre. A minimum of eight texts will be studied including: Shakespeare, poetry, prose and drama – at least two texts will be pre-1900. Core content: 4.1 Literary genres, 4.2 Texts and genres, 4.3 Theory and independence Option 1: 4.1.1 Aspects of tragedy or 4.1.2 Aspects of comedy Option 2: 4.2.1 Elements of crime writing or 4.2.2 Elements of political and social protest writing
At least a Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature, Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 4 in Maths.
aper 1: Literary Genres: Written paper, 2hrs 30mins, closed book, 75 marks, 40% What's assessed: Option 1A: Study of three texts: one Shakespeare text; a second drama text and one further text, of which one must be written pre-1900. Paper 2: Texts and Genres: Written paper, 3hrs, open book, 75 marks, 40% What's assessed: Option 2A: Study of three texts: 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. NEA – Theory and Independence: 20%, assessed by teachers.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
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| Address | Walkern Road, Stevenage, SG1 3RB |
A selection of texts will be explored and discussed through clear focus on genre. A minimum of eight texts will be studied including: Shakespeare, poetry, prose and drama – at least two texts will be pre-1900. Core content: 4.1 Literary genres, 4.2 Texts and genres, 4.3 Theory and independence Option 1: 4.1.1 Aspects of tragedy or 4.1.2 Aspects of comedy Option 2: 4.2.1 Elements of crime writing or 4.2.2 Elements of political and social protest writing
At least a Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature, Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 4 in Maths.
aper 1: Literary Genres: Written paper, 2hrs 30mins, closed book, 75 marks, 40% What's assessed: Option 1A: Study of three texts: one Shakespeare text; a second drama text and one further text, of which one must be written pre-1900. Paper 2: Texts and Genres: Written paper, 3hrs, open book, 75 marks, 40% What's assessed: Option 2A: Study of three texts: 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. NEA – Theory and Independence: 20%, assessed by teachers.