English
All students study both Language and Literature at GCSE. They will study both throughout the two years, side- by-side.
Year 10
Autumn 1
English Literature: The Modern Text - An Inspector Calls or The History Boys
Autumn 2
English Language Paper 1 Section A: Explorations in Creative Reading
Spring 1
English Literature Paper 2 Section C: Unseen Poetry
Spring 2
English Language Paper 1 Section B: Explorations in Creative Writing
Summer 1
English Language Paper 2 Section B: Writing from Viewpoint/ Perspective
Summer 2
English Literature: Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet OR Macbeth
Useful Links
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702 - English Literature exam board specification
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-language-8700 - English Language exam board specification
www.bitesize.co.uk BBC Bitesize has an excellent range of materials to support the preparation for both English Language and English Literature GCSEs. CGP revision guides are also an effective way to supplement the learning in school.