English Literature & Language
What are we tryng to achieve with our curriculum?
English Literature offers pupils the chance to study a range of classic literature from the English Literary Heritage. Pupils will develop knowledge and skills in reading, writing and critical thinking. Through Literature, pupils also have opportunities to develop culturally and acquire knowledge of the best that has been thought and written. Studying GCSE English Literature will encourage our pupils to read widely for pleasure and provide excellent preparation for studying Literature at a higher level.
At KS3, each year group has an over-arching theme which provides structure to their curriculum (for example, conflict, social justice, love and relationships.) Pupils also experience Shakespearean history, comedy and tragedy plays at KS3, and a variety of 19th Century Literature to prepare them for KS4. Pupils will access at least one non-fiction module in addition to creative and non-fiction writing opportunities in every scheme of learning.
At Key Stage 4, the subject splits into GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature. GCSE English Language builds upon the skills and knowledge gained in reading, writing and analysing fiction and non-fiction texts. They will refine their ability to analyse, evaluate and compare language and consider the ways in which meaning is created and manipulated through the writer’s choices.
Curriculum Lead - Charlotte Kearns (Associate Principal)