English - Curriculum - Kenilworth School and Sports College

AQA

Years 10 & 11 follow a two-year course towards the GCSE Examinations, this course includes:

English Language

Unit 1 External Examination (40%) Reading and Writing
Unit 2 Speaking & Listening (20%)
Unit 3 Controlled Assessments (40%) Creative Writing x 2
Extended Text Study and Spoken Language Study

English Literature

Unit 1 External Examination (40%) Modern Prose and drama/Exploring Cultures
Unit 2 External Examination (35%) Poetry Across Time
Unit 3 Controlled Assessment (20%) Shakespeare and English Literary Heritage