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2 separate subjects

English Language & English Literature

Exam Board: AQA

All students will study both subjects, with the same teacher for both

At the end of Year 11 the students will come out with 2 separate GCSEs

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Key skills

English Language	English Literature
Creative writing Analysing and writing non-fiction texts such as newspaper articles, speeches, letters Writing persuasive or argumentative pieces where you are putting your opinion across Understanding how to use language differently with different people and in different contexts 20% of marks will be awarded for accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar	Reading and analysing a range of novels, poems and plays Looking at the context of these texts – when were they written? What was going on at this time? How did this affect what was written? Coming up with your own views, ideas and interpretations of the texts Developing original, independent thought

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Assessment Summary

4 exams at the end of Year 11

2 in English Language
2 in English Literature

There is no coursework.

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Exams - English Literature

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Exams - English Literature

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Exams - English Language

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Exams - English Literature

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Speaking and Listening:

This will also be assessed separately.�
The marks will not count towards the English Language grade.�
A separate Speaking and Listening mark will be awarded.

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How it will be taught?

In English, we have mixed ability sets and one top set. We have 3-4 sets on each side of the year group. There will be movement between classes when necessary.

We take a hybrid approach to learning so students will work both on their chromebooks and in exercise books.

We use google to facilitate and support with our teaching and learning.

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Assessment

All students will be regularly assessed under exam conditions throughout the GCSE course.

They will have formal assessments throughout each term
End of year exams at the end of Years 9
Mock exams in Year 10 and 11

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What you can use the subject for?

Studying English can lead you to careers in writing, journalism, media, advertising, marketing and more.

You will develop skills that will help you in all jobs and careers:

Developing understanding & analysis
Improving communication & written expression
Thinking creatively