English Literature
Mrs G Jefferson
Exam Board
Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel
Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry
Outline of Subject
Students will study highly engaging and challenging books, play and poetry from a range of writers, genres and time periods to support them in evaluating literary works. The GCSE will provide them with a richer cultural understanding of the world around them (past and present) and develop critical thinking and analytical writing skills integral to continued learning and future career and employment routes.
What will I learn?
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Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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10 |
Main Literary text: ‘An Inspector Calls’ by JB Priestley (Modern Text) |
Main Literary text: ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ (19th Century Novel) |
Main Literary text: The Tempest (Shakespeare) Linked poetry from the |
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Linked poetry from the Power and Conflict anthology: ‘My Last Duchess’ - Robert Browning; Tissue - Imtiaz Dharker |
Linked poetry from the conflict anthology: ‘London’ by William Blake |
Power and Conflict anthology: ‘Extract from the Prelude’ by William Wordsworth; ‘Storm on the Island’ by Seamus Heaney; ‘Checking Out Me History’ by John Agard; ‘The Emigree’ - Carol Remens and ‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Shelley |
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11 |
Unseen Poetry and revision of all Power Conflict texts including the war selection |
Curriculum content: Revision of all literary texts, fulfils National Curriculum objectives at KS4 |
REVISION AND STUDENTS SIT GCSE EXAMINATION |
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Linked Poetry from: The Power of Conflict Anthology: War: ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ - Alfred Lord Tennyson, ‘Exposure’ - Wilfred Owen; ‘Bayonet Charge’, - Ted Hughes ‘Remains’ - Simon Armitage ‘Poppies’ - Jane Weir; ‘War Photographer’ - Carol Ann Duffy; ‘Kamikaze’ - Beatrice Garland |
Stimulus: Revision of all set texts (for English Literature) to prepare for English Literature examination |
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How will I learn?
Students will develop skills to analyse how the language, form, structure and context of texts can create meanings and effects through characterisation, plot and themes encountered. They will learn how to think critically about texts in order to establish assured personal viewpoints as well as learning a range of quotations off-by-heart in preparation for the closed book examination.
Where will it take me?
A good English Literature GCSE grade is desirable for any student who wishes to enter Sixth Form, to continue into higher education and to secure employment. Careers directly linked with English Literature include: Author, Broadcaster, Actor/Actress, Advertising Executive, Lawyer, Creative Director, Politician, Librarian, TV Producer, Social worker, Sales Assistant, Editor, Journalist, Psychologist.
Further information:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-8702/specification