English

KEY STAGE 3:

Students are prepared for GCSE by developing the skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening through the study of a range of literature, non-fiction and media texts.

Students experience a range of activities including:

• comprehension and critical reading of texts in class
• independent reading
• writing for different audiences and purposes
• whole class and group discussion
• drama

AQA Key Stage 3 tests are used to prepare students for the papers they will meet in the GCSE examinations.

KEY STAGE 4:

Examination Board/Code: AQA

English Language: 8700; English Literature: 8702

Students prepare for examinations in both English Language and English Literature.

English Language:

Students read a range of challenging texts from the 19^th, 20^th and 21^st centuries including:

• literature
• literary non-fiction
• essays
• reviews
• printed and online journalism

Through the texts students study the skills of:

• Critical reading and comprehension, including summary and synthesis and evaluation.
• Writing for different purposes and audiences and for impact, producing clear and coherent text.

Spoken Language endorsement: students learn to present and discuss information and ideas and respond to questions using standard spoken English.

English Literature:

Students study:

• a Shakespeare play
• a 19^th century novel
• a modern text
• poetry anthology
• unseen poetry

Through the texts the students learn the skills of:

• reading comprehension and critical reading
• evaluating writers’ work
• comparing texts
• responding to literature clearly, coherently and effectively.

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