English Literature

Assessment

For examination units (one 150 minute and one 180 minute exam at the end of Year 13) your teacher will draw upon his or her experience to select texts which they think you will enjoy talking and writing about. Some of our current set texts, such as Twelfth Night and The Importance of Being Earnest allow you to view literature through the lens of comedy. Others, such as The Handmaid’s Tale, A Doll’s House and poetry by Tony Harrison focus on literature in terms of political and social protest. You can get an idea of the range of texts available by looking at the AQA website. For your Year 13 Non-Exam Assessment (similar to coursework) we will offer some guidance but you will be able to choose your own questions and texts. This is worth 20% of your marks.