KS 5 - ENGLISH LITERATURE

Students study AQA English Literature Syllabus A (new specification). They become actively engaged with texts, realise the historical and social influences on literature and develop into discerning, informed readers.

Year 12 AS

Unit 1 “Texts in Context”

• Our chosen area of study is:
  • World War One Literature

• The aim of this unit is to encourage wide reading within the chosen option across all three genres and the close reading of a poetry text. Assessment is by 2 hour examination.

Unit 2 “Creative Study”

• As in Unit 1 candidates choose 2 texts for study from within the chosen option, 1 prose and 1 drama. These are supported by a substantial selection of wider reading texts. Assessment is by means of a coursework portfolio containing 2 essays: One literature essay and one creative writing.

Year 13 A2

The A2 course continues to offer students as much choice as possible in their reading and responses to the texts.

Unit 3 Reading for Meaning

• The topic for this unit is Love through the Ages and to prepare for the examination which contains unprepared passages for close study and comparison, students read a range of literature of love which should include;
  • The three genres of prose, poetry and drama
  • Literature written by men and women
  • Literature through time
  • Some non-fiction texts

Unit 4 Extended Essay and Shakespeare Study

• Students select three texts, one of which must be a play by Shakespeare and the other two, for comparison, may be of any genre
• Assessment is by coursework portfolio consisting of two pieces of work:
  • An extended essay (3000 words) comparing two texts of their choice, examining the writers’ craft and exploring interpretations
  • An essay on Shakespeare. Students will select an extract from the chosen play, write a detailed commentary on the passage and assess its significance

Course Books and Equipment

• The KS5 English Workbook
• Planner, pen, pencil, ruler, eraser

Events and Visits

• Theatre visits as productions are available
• War Graves of Ypres and Northern France

Key Dates

Key Stage 5 Curricular Map - click here