In Year 12 you will be studying two units:
Unit One: Aspects of Narrative with Ms Courtenay-Thompson
You will study four texts:
- Two novels (at least one post 1990)
- Two poetry texts (1800-1945)
You will be assessed by a 2-hour open book examination.
Unit Two: Dramatic Genres with Miss Long
You will study two texts that are both Comedies
- Much Ado About Nothing, William Shakespeare
- The History Boys, Alan Bennett
You will produce two pieces of coursework, one on each text, which explore how each of the texts fits into the broader generic framework of comedy
Assessment Objectives
AO1
Articulate creative, informed 01and relevant responses to literary texts, using appropriate terminology and concepts, and coherent accurate written expression
AO2
Demonstrate detailed critical understanding in analysing the ways in which structure form and language shape meaning in literary texts
AO3
Explore connections and comparisons between different literary texts, informed by interpretations of other readers
AO4
Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received.
A Level specification and Coursework Mark Scheme
