Topic Key topics / scheme of work Terms 1-2 AQA English Literature Paper 1: Frankenstein - combined with English Language Reading and Writing Component 1 tasks What most pupils will learn (prior assessment may alter starting point and content) Students will study Frankenstein in its entirety. Students will explore aspects of plot, character, events, themes and settings. They will analyse the language used and evaluate the writer s choice of vocabulary, grammatical and structural features. Students will relate texts to their social, cultural and historical contexts and explain how the texts have been influential and significant to self and other readers in different contexts and at different times. Some students may progress further and will give a critical, exploratory and conceptualised response to the novel. They will analyse the writer s methods and make judicious use of subject terminology. They will give a thoughtful exploration of the contextual factors and make detailed and specific links between the novel and its themes and context. To develop skills for the English Language GCSE, students will produce clear and coherent texts, writing effectively for different purposes and audiences to describe and narrate; and use information provided by others to write. 2016-17 How might this learning be extended? Students may wish to read their own copy of the novel at home to consolidate their knowledge of the plot. This will be particularly useful as copies of the text are not allowed in the exam. The novel is available to read free online: http://literature.org/authors/shel leymary/frankenstein/preface.html The BBC webpage has a range of revision videos and tasks to support learning: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gc sebitesize/english_literature/pros efrankenstein/ How will this learning be assessed? Interim and final internal assessment English Literature exam Summer 2017. Students will answer one question on their novel of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the novel and then to write about the novel as a whole. AO1: Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response; use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations. AO2: Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate. AO3: Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written. 6 marks Opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultura development and/or Christian distinctiveness Reflect with awe and wonder on th human spirit. Discuss issues around human rights and equalit of opportunity. Discuss what makes a good parent and issues surrounding birth and creation. Consider issues raised in the nove i.e. responsibility, justice, creation and prejudice.
Students will write for impact, selecting, organising and emphasising facts, ideas and key points; create emotional impact; and use language creatively, imaginatively and persuasively, including rhetorical devices. Some students will progress further and will write ambitious and sophisticated texts, where narrative is sophisticated and fully engages the reader s interest. Their sentence structure, punctuation and vocabulary will be varied, controlled and accurate. They will spell virtually all words correctly. Terms 3 AQA English Literature Paper 2 Poetry Anthology Pupils will explore 14 poems within the Power and Conflict section of the AQA Anthology. Students will learn to evaluate a writer s choice of vocabulary, form, grammatical and structural features, using linguistic and literary terminology accurately to do so and evaluating how form and structure contribute to the effectiveness and impact of a text. Students will learn to synthesise ideas from more than one text. Poems are available to read online: http://store.aqa.org.uk/resources /english/aqa-8702-tg- POEMS.PDF There are a number of resources available on YouTube to help students develop their understanding of the poems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijtarvexlrw&list=plqovvw7 yugikoqaf2jkpnxurhvof1dmiv Interim and final internal assessment English Literature exam Summer 2017 AO1: Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response; use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations. AO2: Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate. AO3: Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the Reflect on issues explored in the poems, including power and conflic love and relationships and identity and belonging.
Students will learn to compare two or more texts critically. contexts in which they were written. 6 marks They will make clear and sustained comparisons of the methods used by writers to get their point across and the impact of these methods. Term 4 Exam Revision of Paper 1: Frankenstein and Romeo and Juliet revision - combined with English Language Reading and Writing Component 1 tasks Students will revise Frankenstein and Romeo and Juliet. Students will explore aspects of plot, character, events, themes and settings. They will analyse the language used and evaluate the writer s choice of vocabulary, grammatical and structural features. Students will relate texts to their social, cultural and historical contexts and explain how the texts have been influential and significant to self and other readers in different contexts and at different times. Some students may progress further and will give a critical, exploratory and conceptualised response to the play. They will analyse the writer s methods and make judicious use of subject terminology. They will give a thoughtful exploration of the contextual factors and make detailed and specific links between the play and its themes and context. Students may wish to read their own copy of the novel / play at home to consolidate their knowledge of the plot. This will be particularly useful as copies of the text are not allowed in the exam. The play is available to read free online: http://www.williamshakespeare.info/script-textromeo-and-juliet.htm Alternatively, students may wish to read the text with a current English language update/translation: http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeo juliet/ The BBC webpage has a range of revision videos and tasks to support learning: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools /gcsebitesize/english_literatur Final internal assessment English Literature exam Summer 2017 Students will answer one question on their novel of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play and then to write about the novel as a whole. AO1: Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations. AO2: Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate. AO3: Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written. 6 marks Discuss what makes a good parent. Consider issues raised in th play, i.e. suicide, family honour and violence, status o women, question of fate and destin
To develop skills for the English Language GCSE, students will produce clear and coherent texts, writing effectively for different purposes and audiences to explain, instruct, give and respond to information, and argue; and use information provided by others to write. e/dramaromeojuliet/ AO4: Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. 4 marks Students will write for impact, selecting, organising and emphasising facts, ideas and key points; create emotional impact; and use language creatively, imaginatively and persuasively, including rhetorical devices. Some students will progress further and will write ambitious and sophisticated texts, where narrative is sophisticated and fully engages the reader s interest. Their sentence structure, punctuation and vocabulary will be varied, controlled and accurate. They will spell virtually all words correctly. Term 5 Exam Revision of Paper 2: An Inspector Calls, Poetry Anthology and Unseen Poetry revision - Students will revise the Poetry Anthology. (Please see information regarding Poetry Anthology in Term 3 for further information.) Students will revise An Inspector Calls. Students will explore aspects of plot, character, events, themes and settings. They will analyse the language used and The BBC has useful videos and resources for An Inspector Calls online: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gc sebitesize/english_literature/dra mainspectorcalls/ Final internal assessment English Literature exam Summer 2017 Students will answer one essay question from a choice of two on their studied modern prose or drama text. AO1: Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: Discuss the inequalities which led to the death o Eva Smith. Discuss and explo the concept of social responsibility.
combined with English Language Reading and Writing Component 2 tasks evaluate the writer s choice of vocabulary, grammatical and structural features. Students will relate the play to its social, cultural and historical contexts and explain how the text has been influential and significant to themselves and other readers in different contexts and at different times. Students will express their ideas in a clear and meaningful way, generally using correct spelling and punctuation and generally using vocabulary and sentence structure to control their meaning. Some students may progress further and will give a critical, exploratory and conceptualised response to the play. They will analyse the writer s methods and make judicious use of subject terminology. They will give a thoughtful exploration of the contextual factors and make detailed and specific links between the play and its themes and context. Students will write for impact, selecting, organising and emphasising facts, ideas and key points; create emotional impact; and use language creatively, imaginatively and persuasively, including rhetorical devices. Some students will progress further and will demonstrate sophisticated understanding of the purpose and format of the task, the intended audience and the appropriate tone. They will write ambitious and sophisticated texts, supporting ideas maintain a critical style and develop an informed personal response; use textual references, including quotations, to support and illustrate interpretations. AO2: Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate. AO3: Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written. 6 marks AO4: Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. 4 marks
with a range of relevant details. Some students may progress further and will express their ideas with fluency and clarity, spelling and punctuating with consistent accuracy and consistently using vocabulary and sentence structure to control their meaning. English Language Spoken Language Component 3: Spoken Language Non-exam assessment. Unweighted. One presentation/speech, including responses to questions and feedback. Achievement in Spoken Language will be reported as part of the qualification, but it will not form part of the final mark and grade. Term 6 Spoken Language, combined with English Language Component 2 Students will need to prepare a presentation/speech. They will be expected to respond to questions and feedback. Students will present information and ideas: selecting and organising information and ideas effectively and persuasively for prepared spoken presentations. They will be expected to plan effectively for different purposes and audiences. Students will respond to spoken language: listening to and responding appropriately to any questions and feedback. To develop skills for the English Language GCSE, students will produce clear and coherent texts, writing effectively for different purposes and audiences to explain, instruct, give and respond to information, and argue; and use information provided by others to write. Students may wish to prepare for their speech / presentation by watching and analysing speeches on YouTube. For example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iorsgjupn_k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vdwwy4cmhe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wibmcseglko Entries for GCSE English Language automatically include the Spoken Language endorsement. The presentation will be teacher-assessed using pass, merit and distinction criteria. No marks will be assigned to a student s performance it will be assessed holistically as a grade, using a competency basis on criteria which are provided. Competency means that a student must meet all the criteria in one grade before moving on to the next. Candidates who do not reach the Pass standard must be recorded as Not Classified. General criteria To be awarded a Pass, Merit or Distinction a learner must be audible, and use Spoken Standard English which, for the purposes of the spoken language assessment, means that a learner must be intelligible, and There will be an opportunity for students to discus and debate topica issues which affec them and the world in which the live.
Students will write for impact, selecting, organising and emphasising facts, ideas and key points; create emotional impact; and use language creatively, imaginatively and persuasively, including rhetorical devices. Some students will progress further and will show sophisticated understanding of the purpose and format of the task, the intended audience and the appropriate tone. They will write ambitious and sophisticated texts, supporting ideas with a range of relevant details. Their sentence structure, punctuation and vocabulary will be varied, controlled and accurate. They will spell virtually all words correctly. generally use language appropriate to the formal setting of the presentation. Pass criteria In addition to the general criteria, to be awarded a Pass, a learner s performance in his or her spoken language assessment must meet all of the following criteria expresses straightforward ideas / information / feelings, makes an attempt to organise and structure his or her presentation, makes an attempt to meet the needs of the audience, and listens to questions / feedback and provides an appropriate response in a straight forward manner. Merit criteria In addition to the general criteria, to be awarded a Merit, a learner s performance in his or her spoken language assessment must meet all of the following criteria expresses challenging ideas / information / feelings using a range of vocabulary, organises and structures his or her presentation clearly and appropriately to meet the needs of the audience, achieves the purpose of his or her presentation, and listens to questions / feedback responding formally and in some detail. Distinction criteria
In addition to the general criteria, to be awarded a Distinction, a learner s performance in his or her spoken language assessment must meet all of the following criteria expresses sophisticated ideas / information / feelings using a sophisticated repertoire of vocabulary, organises and structures his or her presentation using an effective range of strategies to engage the audience, achieves the purpose of his or her presentation, and listens to questions / feedback, responds perceptively and if appropriate elaborates with further ideas and information. Specification Overview AQA English Literature Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel What's assessed Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet The 19th-century novel: Frankenstein How it's assessed written paper: 1 hour 45 minutes 64 marks 40% of GCSE Questions Section A Shakespeare: students will answer one question on their play of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play and then to write about the play as a whole. Section B The 19th-century novel: students will answer one question on their novel of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the novel and then to write about the novel as a whole. Paper 2: Modern texts and poetry
What's assessed Modern texts: An Inspector Calls Poetry Anthology: Power and Conflict Unseen poetry How it's assessed written paper: 2 hour 15 minutes 96 marks 60% of GCSE Questions Section A Modern texts: students will answer one essay question from a choice of two on their studied modern prose or drama text. Section B Poetry: students will answer one comparative question on one named poem printed on the paper and one other poem from their chosen anthology cluster. Section C Unseen poetry: students will answer one question on one unseen poem and one question comparing this poem with a second unseen poem. EDUQAS English Language Component 1: 20th Century Literature Reading and Creative Prose Writing Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes 40% of qualification Section A (20%) Reading: Understanding of one prose extract (about 60-100 lines) of literature from the 20th century assessed through a range of structured questions Section B (20%) Prose Writing: One creative writing task selected from a choice of four titles. Component 2: 19th and 21st Century Non-Fiction Reading and Transactional/Persuasive Writing Written examination: 2 hours 60% of qualification Section A (30%) Reading: Understanding of two extracts (about 900-1200 words in total) of high-quality non-fiction writing, one from the 19th century, the other from the 21st century, assessed through a range of structured questions. Section B (30%) Writing: Two compulsory transactional/persuasive writing tasks