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From the early traditions of storytelling, through medieval poetry and the wonder of Shakespeare, to the birth of the novel and the development of its current diversity, the Langton English curriculum encourages students to delve into new worlds and discover the magic of Literature.
Through the English Curriculum Pathway, students become creative thinkers, independent learners, discerning speakers, and judicious evaluators; they learn to contribute positively to society and develop an understanding of the place they will hold within it, as well as the value and power of their own voice. The diversity of the Literature studied enables students to gain an appreciation and understanding of the world around them, and to discover more about those that inhabit it and their own place within it.
Throughout their Langton Journey, students will be encouraged to find joy in exercising their creativity and developing their written and verbal communication skills; they will be taught not just to understand and use language, but to be able to craft and manipulate it for any purpose.
Alongside reading and writing, discussion and debate is a key part of the learning experience in English; this facilitates growth in students’ abilities to communicate clearly and assertively, as well as enabling them to build conviction in their own ideas.
In igniting passion and excitement for Literature and unlocking the joy in forming a perfectly-crafted sentence, the English curriculum - and extensive opportunities offered beyond the classroom - foster creativity in writing and a love for reading that will extend beyond their Langton Journey and feed students’ intellectual curiosity, cultural understanding, and personal development throughout their lives.
KS3
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Year Group |
Areas of Study |
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7 |
Unit 1: Exploring Language Unit 2: Poetry Across Time Unit 3: Introduction to Shakespeare Unit 4: The Evolution of the Novel Unit 5: Stories on Stage Unit 6: Literary Non-Fiction |
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8 |
Unit 1: Traditional Tales Unit 2: Short Stories Unit 3: Texts in Context (play) Unit 4: World Poetry Unit 5: The Art of Rhetoric Unit 6: Shakespearean Comedy |
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9 |
Unit 1: Coming of Age (novel) Unit 2: Becoming a Journalist Unit 3: Shakespearean Tragedy Unit 4: Gothic Literature Unit 5: Relationship Poetry Unit 6: An Inspector Calls – GCSE Study |
GCSE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Board
Eduqas
Outline of the Course
English Language is taught alongside English Literature as the skills are transferable and complement each other well. Learners will draw upon a range of texts as reading stimulus and engage with creative as well as real and relevant contexts. There will be opportunities to develop higher-order reading and critical thinking skills that encourage genuine enquiry into different topics and themes, as well as opportunities to develop both creative and transactional writing skills.
Students will:
- Read a wide range of texts fluently and with good understanding
- Read and evaluate texts critically, using knowledge gained from wider reading to inform and improve their own writing
- Write effectively and coherently using standard English appropriately
- Use grammar correctly, punctuate and spell accurately
- Acquire and apply a wide vocabulary, alongside a knowledge and understanding of grammatical terminology and linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language
- Listen to and understand spoken language and use spoken standard English effectively
Assessment
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Type of Assessment |
Duration |
Weighting |
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1 |
Component 1: 20th Century Literature Prose Reading and Creative Prose Writing Written Examination 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 |
1 hour 45 minutes |
40% |
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2 |
Component 2: 19th and 21st Century Non Fiction Reading and Transactional/Persuasive Writing Written Examination 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 |
2 hours |
60% |
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3 |
Component 3: Spoken Language Non-Exam Assessment 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 |
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Unweighted |
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Board
Eduqas
Outline of the Course
English Literature is taught alongside English Language as the skills are transferable and complement each other well. Through the close study of set texts, developed discussion and exploration of Literature, learners will:
- Read a wide range of literature fluently and with good understanding, and make connections across their reading to help them appreciate the depth and power of the English literary heritage
- Read in depth, critically and evaluatively to enhance discussion, explanation and understanding of ideas
- Develop the habit of reading widely and often
- Write accurately and analytically using Standard English; acquiring and using a wide range of vocabulary, including the grammatical terminology and other literary and linguistic terms to analyse and evaluate texts with precision
Assessment
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Type of Assessment |
Duration |
Weighting |
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1 |
Component 1: Shakespeare and Poetry Written examination – Closed Text Section A (20%) Shakespeare - Macbeth One extract question and one essay question based on the reading of a Shakespeare text Section B (20%) Poetry from 1789 to the present day Two questions based on poems from the WJEC Eduqas Poetry Anthology, one of which involves comparison |
2 hours |
40% |
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2 |
Component 2: Post 1914 Prose/Drama, 19th Century Prose and Unseen Poetry Written examination – Closed Text Section A (20%) Post-1914 Prose/Drama An Inspector Calls (Priestley) One source-based question on a post 1914 prose/drama text Section B (20%) 19th Century Prose Jane Eyre (Brontë) One source-based question on a 19th century prose text Section C (20%) Unseen Poetry from the 20th/21st Century Two questions on unseen poems, one of which involves comparison |
2 hours 30 minutes |
60% |
A Level
English Literature
Minimum Entry Criteria
Desired: 7 in English Literature and Language
Essential: 6 in English Literature and Language
Board
OCR
Outline of the Course
The OCR A Level in English Literature allows learners to undertake independent and sustained studies to deepen their appreciation and understanding of literature, including its changing traditions. Students will explore a range of poetry, prose and drama, with a focused exploration of Gothic Literature.
Learners are encouraged to develop their interest in and enjoyment of literature and literary studies as they:
- read widely and independently both set texts and others that they have selected for themselves
- engage critically and creatively with a substantial body of texts and ways of responding to them
- develop and effectively apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation in writing
- explore the contexts of the texts they are reading and others’ interpretations of them
Assessment
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Type of Assessment |
Duration |
Weighting |
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1 |
Drama and Poetry Pre 1900 Written Examination – closed text – 60 marks Section A: Shakespeare (Hamlet) (2 extended questions) Section B: Comparison of poetry (Milton’s Paradise Lost) and drama (Webster’s The Duchess of Malfi) |
2 hours 30 minutes |
40% |
|
2 |
Comparative and Contextual Study (The Gothic) Written Examination – closed text – 60 marks Section A: Close analysis of unseen extract Section B: Comparison of Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein |
2 hours 30 minutes |
40% |
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3 |
Literature Post 1900 Non-exam assessment – 40 marks – two tasks A close reading or re-creative task with commentary focused on Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire A comparative essay on one prose and one drama text (student choice) |
4 weeks |
20% |
