KS 4 - ENGLISH AND ENGLISH LITERATURE
Students follow the WJEC specification for all English GCSEs. Most students will follow a Double Award qualification: English Language GCSE & English Literature GCSE. Some students will follow a single qualification: English GCSE.
The English GCSE courses develop students' oral and literacy skills, reading a range of texts, including Shakespeare, prose and poetry. They are also encouraged to write for different purposes and audiences.
Controlled Assessments - English Language and English Literature
Written:
- Shakespeare
- Prose
- Descriptive Writing
- Narrative Writing
- Writing about spoken language (only for Double Award students)
Oral:
- Formal talk
- Debate
- Role play
English Language GCSE Examination 2 papers
- Paper 1 (1hr )
A range of questions assessing students' reading skills - Paper 2 (1hr)
2 questions assessing student's writing skills
English Literature GCSE Examination (2 x 2h)
- Paper 1: Contemporary prose & unseen poetry
- Paper 2: Contemporary drama & Literary Heritage prose.
Course Books and Equipment
- WJEC Poetry Anthology
- Range of novels including "Of Mice and Men", "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Lord of the Flies"
- A choice of plays: "A View From A Bridge", "Blood Brothers", "An Inspector Calls".
- Planner, pens, pencils, English book, folder, eraser, ruler
Events and Trips
- Visits to current West End productions such as "Woman in Black"
- Visiting writers and Shakespeare workshops
Year 9 Curricular Map 2011-2012 - click here
Year 10 and Year 11 WJEC GCSE Single Award Modular Map 2011-2012
Year 10 and Year 11 WJEC GCSE Double Award Modular Map 2011-2012
