GCSE English Curriculum Years 10 and 11
Specification
Year 10 are following the Eduqas specification for GCSE English Language and the Edexcel specification for GCSE English Literature.
English Language: https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/english-language-gcse/#tab_overview
English Literature: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/english-literature-2015.html
What will I study?
- Modern drama.
- A nineteenth century novel.
- A selection of poems.
- Shakespeare.
What skills/qualities are required?
- Ability to respond to texts critically and to convey response using textual evidence.
- Ability to explore language, structure, form, meaning and alternative interpretations.
- Ability to compare texts.
- Ability to relate texts to social, historical and cultural contexts and literary traditions.
How will I learn?
Through reading and discussion and through conveying understanding of texts by written work. Homework and independent study are also important to foster good habits for A level.
How will I be assessed?
Through examination. These will all be closed book.
Where could it lead?
Literature work helps understanding of a wide range of cultural activities. Specific career areas related to English Literature include: media, journalism, librarianship, teaching, theatre. English Literature is a “gold standard” qualification, highly respected by universities and employers.
Year 10
| Topic | Further details about the topic | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | ||
| 1 |
English Literature Paper 1: An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley
English Language Paper 1: Prose Writing |
English Literature Paper 1: Students will analyse aspects of plot, characterisation, events, contexts and key themes in An Inspector Calls. They will also analyse how Priestley uses language, form and structure to create meanings and effects. English Language Paper 1: Students will learn how to produce clear and coherent prose texts. They will also work on how to write for impact. |
| 2 |
English Language Paper 1: 20th Century Literature Reading English Literature Paper 1: Macbeth by Shakespeare |
English Language Paper 1: Students will work on critical reading and comprehension skills to analyse a range of literature from the 20th Century. English Literature Paper 1: Students will analyse aspects of plot, contexts, characterisation, events, contexts and key themes in Macbeth. They will also analyse how Shakespeare uses language, form and structure to create meanings and effects. |
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Spring Term |
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| 1 |
English Literature Paper 1: Macbeth by Shakespeare English Language Paper 2: Transactional/Persuasive Writing |
English Literature Paper 1: Students will analyse aspects of plot, contexts, characterisation, events, contexts and key themes in Macbeth. They will also analyse how Shakespeare uses language, form and structure to create meanings and effects. English Language Paper 2: Students will learn how to produce clear and coherent non-fiction texts. They will also work on how to write for different audiences and purposes. |
| 2 |
English Language Paper 1: 19th and 21st Century Non-Fiction Reading English Literature Paper 2: Time and Place Poetry |
English Language Paper 2: Students will work on critical reading and comprehension skills to analyse a range of literature from the 19th and 21st Centuries. English Literature Paper 2: Students will learn how to analyse and compare unseen poems. |
| Summer Term | ||
| 1 |
English Literature Paper 2: Time and Place Poetry English Literature Paper 2: Jekyll and Hyde by R. L. Stevenson |
English Literature Paper 2: Students will learn how to analyse and compare unseen poems. Students will analyse aspects of plot, contexts, characterisation, events, contexts and key themes in Jekyll and Hyde. They will also analyse how Stevenson uses language, form and structure to create meanings and effects. |
| 2 |
English Literature Paper 2: Time and Place Poetry English Literature Paper 2: Jekyll and Hyde by R. L. Stevenson |
English Literature Paper 2: Students will learn how to analyse and compare unseen poems. Students will analyse aspects of plot, contexts, characterisation, events, contexts and key themes in Jekyll and Hyde. They will also analyse how Stevenson uses language, form and structure to create meanings and effects. |
Year 11
| Topic | Further details about the topic | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | ||
| 1 |
English Language Paper 2: Non-Fiction Revision English Literature Paper 2: Time and Place Poetry and Jekyll and Hyde |
English Language Paper 2: Students will work on critical reading and comprehension skills to analyse a range of literature from the 19th and 21st Centuries.
English Literature Paper 2: Students will learn how to analyse and compare unseen poems. Students will analyse aspects of plot, contexts, characterisation, events, contexts and key themes in Jekyll and Hyde. They will also analyse how Stevenson uses language, form and structure to create meanings and effects |
| 2 |
English Language Paper 1: Fiction Revision English Literature Paper 2: Time and Place Poetry and Jekyll and Hyde |
English Language Paper 1: Students will work on critical reading and comprehension skills to analyse a range of literature from the 20th Century.
English Literature Paper 2: Students will learn how to analyse and compare unseen poems. Students will analyse aspects of plot, contexts, characterisation, events, contexts and key themes in Jekyll and Hyde. They will also analyse how Stevenson uses language, form and structure to create meanings and effects. |
| Spring Term | ||
| 1 | Revision | Revision of subject content for GCSE English Language and Literature. |
| 2 |
Revision |
Revision of subject content for GCSE English Language and Literature. |
| Summer Term | ||
| 1 | Revision | Revision |
Assessments
| Resources | Topic | Type of assessment |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 1 |
English Literature Paper 1: An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley English Language Paper 1: Prose Writing |
Literature: One source-based question on An Inspector Calls. Language: One creative writing task |
| CAT 2 |
English Literature Paper 1: Macbeth by Shakespeare English Language Paper 1: 20th Century Literature Reading English Language Paper 2: Transactional/Persuasive Writing |
Literature: Two essays on Macbeth. Language: A range of structured questions on one prose extract. Two transactional/persuasive writing tasks. |
| CAT 3 |
English Literature Paper 1: An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley and Macbeth by William Shakespeare English Language Paper 2: 19th and 21st Century Non-Fiction Reading and Transactional / Persuasive Writing |
Literature: A full paper 1. Language: A full paper 2. |
| CAT 4 |
English Literature: Jekyll and Hyde by R. L. Stevenson
English Language Paper 2 Mock: 19th and 21st Century Non-Fiction Reading and Transactional / Persuasive Writing |
Literature: Two essays on Jekyll and Hyde. Language: A full paper 2. |
| CAT 5 |
English Literature Paper 2 Mock: Jekyll and Hyde by R. L. Stevenson and Time and Place Poetry English Language Paper 1 Mock: 20th Century Literature Reading and Creative Prose Writing |
Literature: A full paper 2.
Language: A full paper 1. |
| CAT 6 | English Literature Paper 1 Mock: An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley and Macbeth by Shakespeare |
Literature: A full paper 1. |
Main Resources
| Resource | Details |
|---|---|
| Text books |
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde R L Stevenson An Inspector Calls J B Priestley Macbeth William Shakespeare Time and Place Edexcel Poetry anthologies Personal Learning Checklists (PLCs) for English Language and English Literature We recommend CGP Guides: https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/ |
| Massolit |
Watch Massolit lectures to stretch and challenge yourself to access the top grades: www.massolit.io. |
| Century | Complete Century tasks to help you with your revision: https://www.century.tech/ |
| Recommended websites |
Edexcel: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/english-literature-2015.html |
Enrichment opportunities
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