Project Description

(Exam Board: AQA)

Subject Aims
At KS5, we have two routes of study available – English Language and English Literature. Where possible, the curriculum at KS4 is designed to support the transition into A Level with skills being developed to ensure that they are ‘A Level ready’ – especially with the more able students.

Curriculum Overview

English Literature – A Level

• A Street Car Named Desire – Tennessee Williams
• Othello – William Shakespeare
• Feminine Gospels – Carol Ann Duffy
• Poetry Anthology
• The Picture of Dorian Grey – Oscar Wilde
• The Great Gatsby – F Scott Fitzgerald
• The Handmaid’s Tale – Margaret Atwood

Subject Staff

Mr R Pierpoint

Miss F Dutton

Mr J Hendley

Mr D Reed

Useful Links

Seneca Learning

Mr Bruff

BBC Bitesize

Sparknotes

Litcharts

Extra-curricular:

There will be opportunities for groups of students to visit libraries, theatres, etc. throughout the year depending on availability.