English
When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young.
Maya Angelou
The English Department is a large one with specialist, energetic and enthusiastic staff.
We believe that our role is to guide each student to develop her Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening skills to the highest potential and to help her to develop as an independent, thinking and questioning learner. We strive to inspire enjoyment of the subject through Schemes of Work which we create together, as well as through a broad and varied programme of activities beyond the classroom.
Please find our key stage reading lists below.
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KS3 English
The English Department is a large one withspecialist, energetic and enthusiastic staff. We believe that our role is to guide each student to develop her Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening skills to the highest potential and to help her to develop as an independent, thinking and questioning learner. We strive to inspire enjoyment of the subject through Schemes of Work which we create together, as well as through a broad and varied programme of activities beyond the classroom.
We teach every student in Years 7 to 11 and we also deliver A Levels in English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing and Media.
Our extra-curricular activities at the Lower school include a Reading Group and a Debating Society. We also encourage students to enter writing competitions as well as an internal Poetry by Heart Competition. Because our students respond well to visiting writers, publishers often offer us author visits. It is always interesting for students to hear from new writers so we take advantage of this as far as possible.
Outings to various theatre productions are arranged including an annual visit to the Globe theatre, with tickets sponsored by Deutsche Bank for all Year 8 students.
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Autumn Term 1:Myths and Legends Students will explore a range of myths and legends and have a go at writing their own. Autumn Term 2: Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Spring Term 1: Exploring Non-Fiction Students will both read and write a range of non-fiction forms. Spring Term 2: Poetry - The Romantic Poets Summer Term 1:Victorian Writers In this unit students will be introduced to key Victorian writers through the study of a range of extracts. Summer Term 2: ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell |
| Every class will also have a Reading Lesson once a fortnight. In this session students will have the opportunity to independently read and discuss their reading with the class and teacher. Students will also be provided with an accompanying reading booklet with a range of fiction and non-fiction extracts for the class to explore. These lessons also provide the opportunity to track reading and to share reading recommendations. |
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Autumn Term 1: The Female Voice Students will explore a diverse range of female writers through the ages encouraging them to find their own writing voice. Autumn Term 2: Class Reader: ‘Maggot Moon’by Sally Gardner Spring Term: Shakespeare’sRomeo and Juliet Summer 1: Writing to Argue Students will both read and write a range of topical non-fiction texts to develop their persuasive skills. Summer 2: Poetic Voices In this unit students will be introduced to a range of diverse poetry focusing on key analytical skills. |
| Every class will also have a Reading Lesson once a fortnight. In this session students will have the opportunity to independently read and discuss their reading with the class and teacher. Students will also be provided with an accompanying reading booklet with a range of fiction and non-fiction extracts for the class to explore. These lessons also provide the opportunity to track reading and to share reading recommendations. |
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Autumn Term 1: LovePoetry: An Anthology Students will explore a diverse range of poems around the theme of love and relationships. Autumn Term 2: Drama Text A play to be chosen from: Blood Brothers, An Inspector Calls, Educating Rita, Noughts and Crosses Spring Term 1:Non-Fiction Reading and Writing: Perceptions of Youth In this unit students will both read and write a range of topical non-fiction texts around the theme of perceptions of youth. Spring Term 2:Creative Writing Students will explore a range of genres and writers to develop their own imaginative writing skills. Summer Term: 19thCentury Novel, ‘Jane Eyre’by Charlotte Bronte Students will explore the novel over the whole term in preparation for the study of a 19thcentury novel at GCSE. |
| Every class will also have a Reading Lesson once a fortnight. In this session students will have the opportunity to independently read and discuss their reading with the class and teacher. Students will also be provided with an accompanying reading booklet with a range of fiction and non-fiction extracts for the class to explore. These lessons also provide the opportunity to track reading and to share reading recommendations. |
KS4 GCSE English Language
Please click here for the AQA English Language webpage.
The good practice established in Years 7-9, such as wide individual reading, thorough planning, and checking of work, as well as producing accurate work under exam conditions, remains vitally important for success in the subject.
All students study for 2 GCSEs in English and English Literature, through one integrated course.
Throughout the course students will work to further develop their skills in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Work on Literature covering a range of periods and genres will also be assessed.
These courses are assessed by examination and will be graded on a 9 point scale where 9 is the highest grade.
KS4 GCSE English Literature
Please click here for the AQA English Literature webpage.
The good practice established in Years 7-9, such as wide individual reading, thorough planning, and checking of work, as well as producing accurate work under exam conditions, remains vitally important for success in the subject.
All students study for 2 GCSEs in English and English Literature, through one integrated course.
Throughout the course students will work to further develop their skills in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Work on Literature covering a range of periods and genres will also be assessed.
These courses are assessed by examination and will be graded on a 9 point scale where 9 is the highest grade.
KS5 A Level English Language
Course Length: A level 2 years
Student Course Criteria
The course is suitable for those students who wish to develop their knowledge about language. There will be the opportunity to study modern texts, including media texts, and texts from the past. Students will need to be prepared to study concepts and frameworks for the study of language and to develop their skills in speaking, analysing and writing for different purposes and audiences.
Course Overview
Students will study a wide range of spoken, written and multimodal texts. As observers, readers and writers, students will be inspired by learning about spoken and written language from real and imagined worlds and they will engage with the craft of writing to create their own texts. The exams focus on Language Variation, Child Language and Investigating Language. The coursework involves producing writing for different audiences and functions.
Course Assessment
The course is assessed through examinations and coursework.
Further Opportunities Following this Course
English language is a popular qualification for a wide range of courses in higher education or for further study; it is directly valuable in areas which require sound communication skills and an expert knowledge of different audiences such as publishing, journalism, media and education.
Securing a Place at Post-16
Those students who have studied GCSE English language and literature will find that the skills they have learned will prove a valuable foundation for further studies at this level. We require GCSE grade 6 or above in English language and English literature.
KS5 A Level English Literature
Course Length: A level 2 years
Student Course Criteria
It is appropriate for those students who wish to broaden their minds, enjoy reading and wish to pursue their own interests in literature. Students who wish to develop their ability to assess texts, analyse prose and poetry as well as productions of plays and to communicate their ideas and opinions effectively in writing will benefit from the course.
The course is structured into two separate papers on two different themes- Love Through the Ages and WWI and Its Aftermath. Pupils will read a wide range of texts across the three key genres of poetry, prose and drama and have an opportunity to work independently on a coursework task.
The course is structured and assessed as follows:
Assessment Objectives
All Assessment Objectives are assessed in all questions.
AO1 has a weighting of 28% in every question.
AO2 and AO3 have a weighting of 24% in every question.
AO4 and AO5 have a weighting of 12% in every question.
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Paper 1: Love through the Ages (40% of A Level) |
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3 hours – 3 questions each 25 marks = 75 marks in total Section A: Shakespeare (Closed Book) 25 marks Answer one question about a Shakespeare play. Measure for Measure Section B: Unseen Poetry 25 marks Answer one question comparing two unseen poems. Section C: Comparing two studied texts (Open Book) 25 marks Answer one question comparing two studied texts: one poetry and one prose. |
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AQA Anthology of Love Poetry through the Ages: Pre-1900 |
F. Scott Fitzgerald:The Great Gatsby |
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Paper 2: Texts in Shared Contexts. Option 2A: WWI and its aftermath (40% of A Level |
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2 hours 30 minutes – 3 questions each 25 marks = 75 marks in total Section A: Set Text Analysis (Open Book) 25 marks Choose one text from a list of core texts to study in preparation for close analysis. |
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Section B: Drama and Prose Contextual Linking Respond to a question based on an unseen extract. Section B Part 2: Comparison of two studied texts (Open Book) 25 marks |
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Drama |
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‘Birdsong’ by Sebastian Faulks |
David Haig:My Boy Jack(post-2000) |
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Independent Critical Study: Texts Across Time (20% of A Level) Students write a comparative critical study oftwotexts on a theme of their choice. Recommended texts and prohibited texts are listed in the Specification. |
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Further Opportunities Following this Course
English Literature is a popular qualification for a wide range of courses in higher education or for further study; it is directly valuable in areas such as education, publishing, journalism, media and all professional careers requiring sound communication skills.
Securing a Place at Post-16
Those students who have studied GCSE English literature will find that the skills they have learned will prove a valuable foundation for further studies at this level. We require GCSE Grade 6 or above in English language or English literature.
The Curriculum Deputy Headteacher, Ms J Foster, will be happy to supply further detail and more information if required.
Please contact Ms Foster atecsgeneral@enfieldcs.enfield.sch.ukor telephone 020 8363 3030.