Pupils will sit AQA GCSE English Language and AQA English Literature at the end of year 11.
The GCSE courses provide pupils with access to a broad range of texts from the literary canon, building on their knowledge from Key Stage 3.
English Language
Examination Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing (50%)
Examination Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives (50%)
English Literature
A Christmas Carol
Poetry of Power and Conflict
Macbeth
An Inspector Calls
If you would like any further information on our English curriculum, please contact Mrs A Bradley (Curriculum Area Lead for English) amy.bradley@oa.weareauthentic.education
GCSE Specifications
Links to the GCSE specifications for English can be found below: