English - Our Curriculum
Key Stage 3
Girls in Remove, Lower Four and Upper Four broadly follow National Curriculum guidelines. Within each year group, from Remove to Upper Four, the following topics are covered:
- Media and non-fiction
- Novel
- Modern drama
- Shakespeare
- Poetry
- Technical skills
Key Stage 4
Students in Lower Five and Upper Five follow the Edexcel IGCSE syllabus for English Language and Literature. Coursework is completed in Lower Five, in order to leave time for concentration on set texts in Upper Five.
In Lower Five, the syllabus is taught in a carousel system where pupils cover a variety of modules:
- Creative writing
- English Language anthology
- Shakespeare
- Modern Drama
In Upper Five, the carousel system is continued with students studying the following topics
- English Language Paper 1 preparation
- Poetry
- Modern Prose.
Advanced Level
The English Literature courses allow students to study a range of texts covering a variety of genres, including poetry, prose and drama of different time periods. Units are assessed through either a written examination, or coursework.
The Lower Sixth are studying the Edexcel Alevel English Literature two year linear course comprising
Component 1: Drama, two hours and 15 min examination (30%)
Component 2: Prose, one hour examination (20%)
Component 3: Poetry, two hours and 15 min examination (30%)
Component 4: Coursework: one extended comparative essay (20%)
