English Language & Literature
The WREN School - Reading
01182143888
61-63 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BB
Course summary

In English Language and Literature, you will study a range of texts across prose, poetry and drama. These will include Emily Dickinson's poetry anthology, Shakespeare's 'Othello' and F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'. You will also explore the Component 1 anthology that include extracts from transcripts, graphic novels and diaries. In Year 13, you will complete your NEA and revise Component 1, Component 2 and 3. You will have mock exams in November of which both papers will prepare you for your exams in the Summer. Modules Component 1: Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts. Component 2: The language of poetry and plays Component 3: Reading as a writer, writing as a reader. Component 4: Independent study: Non-examined assessment (NEA)

Entry requirements

Minimum grade 6 in GCSE English Language or Literature, or equivalent. For all subjects a GCSE in the chosen area is an advantage and provides good foundational knowledge and skills. More importantly, you must enjoy the subject; you should be motivated to do well, want to work hard and have a keen interest in studying around the subject, independently. Our entry requirements provide insight into the required academic level to be successful at this course. However, please speak to us if you are interested in studying this subject and have concerns that you do not have a GCSE in this area or have concerns that you may not achieve the entry level required. Our team can be contacted on wrensix@wren.excalibur.org.uk.

How you'll be assessed

Three Written Exams and a Non-examined assessment.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityReading
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender Type
Address61-63 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BB