English at Key Stage 4

We currently follow the Edexcel syllabi for English Language and AQA English Literature for the current Year 11.  However, the current year 10 will be studying AQA for both English Literature and English Language.  Both GCSEs have been overhauled and are now assessed via 100% examination at the end of Year 11. Students will not gain grades A*-G but grades 9 – 1, where a 7 is equivalent to an A and a 5 is equivalent to a C. All students study both GCSEs.

Information below for AQA exam

English Language

Component 1: Explorations in Creative reading and Writing - 1h 45min exam 50%

Component 2: Writer’s views and perspectives – 1hr 45 minutes 50%

32 marks for English Language are allocated to spelling, grammar and punctuation.

English Literature

Component 1:  19^th Century novel and Shakespeare 1 hour 45 minutes – 40 %

Component 2: 20^th Century play and Poetry - 2h 15 min exam 60%

Five% of the marks for English Literature are allocated to spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Text choices for English Literature are below. We ask that students buy their own copies, and related study guides, so that they can then write in them as they are studied in class and at home.