Blenheim – Key Stage Four Options Brochure 2014-15
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ENGLISH
The English Curriculum Area is an exciting and
successful hub of learning; lessons are informative,
creative, interactive and, above all else, relevant. We
cater to the full range of our students’ learning styles
and make good use of ICT, particularly in our
development of resources for the iPad. We aim to
support and challenge you in ways that will not only
bring success in our subject area, but also enhance
your achievement across all the subjects you study.
English Literature GCSE
A well regarded academic qualification, the
study of English Literature opens our minds to
new ways of thinking. This course will give you
access to the work of contemporary and
heritage poets, novelists, modern dramatists
and the works of Shakespeare. This course will
provide you with a rich and varied range of
literature which will challenge and entertain. A
good GCSE in English Literature is an attractive
attribute for any employer. If you are wishing to
pursue an academic career then this course will
provide you with the range of analytical and
communication skills necessary for success.
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Acting Head of Curriculum Area:
Miss E. Kay
English Language GCSE
The English Language GCSE enables students to explore English in a variety of contexts,
notably in our study of language in the media. We will examine famous speeches
throughout history; media texts including websites, newspapers and magazines, looking
at how presentational features such as images and headings are used to engage the
reader. Students enjoy the creative writing element of the course and the many
opportunities to write interesting and imaginative texts. The skills of reading and writing
are of vital importance in all areas of life and we aim to provide you with an engaging
experience of all of these aspects. Employers and places of Higher Education require a
minimum C grade in English Language; this qualification forms a double weighted element
of the Government’s new ‘Progress 8’ measure for schools.
Speaking and
Listening certificate
Speaking and Listening is assessed as a
separate qualification and will be
recorded on your GCSE certificate.
You will build an important skill set
through
individual
extended
presentations, drama and group
discussions. Speaking and listening is
vital for many careers and will give
you the opportunity to build your
confidence in a range of contexts.
