Key Stage 4
All pupils study English Language and Literature, grouped
according to ability in sets.
Pupils also have the opportunity to take Drama and Media Studies
as option subjects.
English Language and Literature
Pupils study the AQA syllabus, which covers a range of literary
and non-literary texts
English Language course outline
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Examination |
60% |
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Paper 1 |
Section A |
Reading |
(30%) |
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Non-fiction and Media texts
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Section B |
Writing |
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Argue, persuade, advise |
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Paper 2 |
Section A |
Reading |
(30%) |
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Poetry from other cultures |
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Section B |
Writing |
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Inform, explain, describe |
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Coursework components |
20% |
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Two responses to reading |
Shakespeare* |
(5%) |
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Prose study* |
(5%)
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Two responses to writing |
Original writing |
(5%) |
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Media comparison |
(5%) |
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Speaking and listening |
20% |
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Three assessed activities
including: |
A group discussion
A
Drama focused activity
An extended individual piece |
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(* Indicates a cross-over
piece with Literature) |
English
Literature course outline
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Examination |
70% |
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Section A |
Post-1914 prose |
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Section B |
Pre-
and post-1914 poetry |
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Coursework |
30% |
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1 |
Pre-1914 Drama (Shakespeare) |
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2 |
Pre-1914 Prose |
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3 |
Post-1914 Drama |
Drama
Pupils study
the Edexcel syllabus for Drama, covering both scripted and
unscripted performance along with stagecraft and lighting
aspects of performance.
Drama
course outline
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Coursework |
60% |
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Unit
1: |
Drama Exploration I |
(30%) |
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Themes and issues |
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Unit
2: |
Drama Exploration II |
(30%) |
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Whole text study |
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Examined Performance |
40% |
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Externally assessed practical examination
Either: |
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Option A: |
Devised performance |
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Option B: |
Performance support |
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Option C: |
Scripted performance |
Media studies
Pupils study the AQA syllabus for Media studies, which covers a
diverse range of theoretical and practical work.
Media
Studies course outline
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Examination |
50% |
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Pre-released paper on a set topic |
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(2005 Children’s comics) |
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(2006 The music press) |
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(2007 Sitcoms) |
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Coursework |
50% |
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3
individual assignments |
(25%) |
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Completed through the study of - |
Television genres |
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Film
genres |
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Advertising |
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Radio production |
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Group or individual practical production |
(25%) |
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Developed from the study of - Film trailers |
Pop
videos |
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Radio production |
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21/11/2008
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