Overview

English Language is an essential subject and relates to everything else you study in school.

The study of English helps pupils to develop the skills necessary to read closely for understanding, think critically about texts and consider how writers use language. Not only will this help pupils to interpret a range of challenging texts, but it will also provide good models for their own writing and oral work. During the two years, pupils will work on increasing their accuracy and develop their vocabulary in order to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively, adapting their style to suit different audiences and to achieve a multitude of purposes.

Pupils will study an anthology of high quality non-fiction texts alongside developing theirown transactional writing skills for the examination. They will also explore a selection of poetry and prose fiction and write imaginatively in a range of forms for their coursework.

NB. For pupils who are still developing their English skills, there is the option to only study English Language, rather than taking both English Language and English Literature. This decision will be taken on a case-by-case basis.

Assessment

Reading 50% - Structured and extended writing questions Questions will be based on three reading texts.

Directed Writing and Composition 50% - Marks Extended writing question and a composition task or: Component 3 Coursework Portfolio 50% - Three extended writing assignments Internally assessed and externally moderated.

Future Pathways

English is probably one of the most versatile subjects that can be studied and is valued by all admissions departments and for all courses. Communication skills underpin everything, whether it is medicine, law, architecture, journalism, diplomacy, politics or business.