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What will I study at Key stage 4?
Most students will study both English Language and English Literature and gain to separate GCSE’s. A few students, however, may be entered for the Entry Level Course.
GCSE English Language and Literature encompass a wide variety of skills which will prepare students to play a full and useful part in society when they leave school. The courses are designed to encourage students to develop communication skills demonstrating their ability to read with understanding, write with clarity, talk confidently and fluently and to listen attentively. |
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While studying both Literature and Language students will be expected to:
- Speak articulately and purposefully in a variety of situations and for specific audiences.
- Listen and respond to others sympathetically.
- Read with insight and give personal and critical responses to literary and non-literary texts.
- Communicate clearly in different written forms, expressing meanings with clarity and precision.
- Be proficient in ICT skills for personal research purposes and for the presentation of coursework.
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During the course students will study a selection of novels, short stories, poetry and drama written pre and post 1914. |
What assessments will I do?
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| Coursework (Total 40%) |
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Paper 1 (30% of the total marks)
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En1 Speaking and Listening (20%)
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En2 Reading (10%) |
| Paper 2 (30% of the total marks) |
- Shakespeare
- Prose Study
- En3 Writing (10%)
- Media
- Original Writing
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English Literature
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| Coursework (Total 30%) |
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| Paper 1 (70% of the total marks) |
- Shakespeare (cross-over) 10%
- Prose Study (cross-over) 10%
- Post-1914 Drama 10%
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Entry Level Certificate in English is designed for students who are unlikely to achieve a grade at GCSE. This is a coursework only based scheme where students are required to complete five units of work for assessment and moderation. Three of the units are externally set. Units of work include tasks relating to Drama, Reading for Pleasure, Media, Story Telling, Thematic Study, Leisure, Information and Work.
There is no formal examination at the end of this certificate course. |
Why should I do English?
English covers the oral and written skills required for effective communication throughout life. It is a compulsory subject and you will find that a qualification in English is required for most careers.
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