English Lang & Lit
EXAM SPECIFICATION: Edexcel ELO
View the PowerPoint to get an overview of the course. Don't forget to click on the audio explanations on each slide. Click on the links - it says the file is too large but it will download!
STUDENT VIDEO: Current students, Alice Jones, Ella Tilley and Daniel Soutar, describe what it's like to study A Level English Language and Literature. Again, click on the link to view the video; it is worth it!
The Course
Year 12
• Unit 1 - an introduction to Paper 1: Voices in Speech and Writing. Spoken language concepts, the study of All My Sons by Arthur Miller and a range of non-fiction texts. (40% of the final mark)
• Unit 2 in depth study of two fiction texts: one novel and either a play or an anthology of modern poetry. This will be preparation for Paper 2. (40% of the final mark.)
Year 13
• Unit 3 (20%) Coursework.
• Revision of the texts from year 12 and analysis of a range of non-fiction texts in preparation for question 1, paper 2.
• Exams for units 1 and 2 will be taken at the end of Year 13
Study methods
- Note taking
- Discussion
- Reading
- Analysis
- Essay writing
- Presentations
- Trips
Examinations
All A-level exams are at the end of Year 13:
- 2x 2 hour 30 minute exams
- Coursework: Three pieces (a piece of fictional writing; a piece of non-fiction; a comparison of the two pieces in the form of an analytical essay).
Enrichment
- Trips to see theatre productions of the set texts, if they are available.
- Italy trip (4 days)
- Student-led English Society
For further details, please contact Mrs Pointer, KS5 co-ordinator for English. jpointer@bishopstopford.com
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