English Language and Literature - Key Stage 5
We look to foster and develop a love of language and literature that will challenge students to develop morally, academically and culturally.
| Acting Head of English | Ms V Lester | V.Lester@glynschool.org |
Year 12 sequence of lessons
Half Term 1
- The Great Gatsby
- Browning
Why we sequence the scheme of work this way
- Browning used as a transition unit between 11 and 12 (only assesses AO1 and AO2 )
- TGG reading used for summer transition work builds on writing skills at GCSE and commentary writing develops to Advanced level
- Builds on understanding of tragedy from Yr 11
Half Term 2
- The Great Gatsby
- Browning
- PPE preparation
Half Term 3
- PPE preparation and feedback
- Introduction to Paris/ Paris
Why we sequence the scheme of work this way
- AQA advice is to interleave across the course
- Complexity of the requirements and terminology
- Paris texts need to be begun ahead of NEA in Summer
Half Term 4
- Paris
Why we sequence the scheme of work this way
- Complexity of the requirements and terminology mean this cannot take place during the transition period
- AQA advice is to interleave across the course
Half Term 5
- PPE preparation and feedback
Half Term 6
- Introduction to Dystopia/ The Handmaid’s Tale
- Introduction to coursework/NEA
Why we sequence the scheme of work this way
- Enables students to complete the required reading for both units across the summer
- NEA uses skills closely linked with Paris and so it is necessary for students to have covered these texts already
Year 13 sequence of lessons
Half Term 1
- NEA/ coursework
- Intro to A Streetcar Named Desire
- The Handmaid’s Tale
Why we sequence the scheme of work this way
- Summer holidays provides sufficient preparation time- reading and research
- Requires independent working skills acquired across the course
- Examiner feedback shows that this has previously been a lower performing unit so we have moved it to Year 13 to ensure students have required skill set.
ASND interleaved with spoken Paris texts in Yr13 following AQA recommendation
Half Term 2
- A Streetcar Named Desire
- The Handmaid’s Tale
- Revision of Year 12 materials ahead of PPE
Why we sequence the scheme of work this way
- PPE takes place ahead of Christmas to ensure revision time is used effectively
Half Term 3
- PPE feedback
- Deadline for NEA to be submitted
- A Streetcar Named Desire
- Paris spoken language texts
Why we sequence the scheme of work this way
- ASND interleaved with spoken Paris texts in Yr13 following AQA recommendation
Half Term 4
- Revision of all texts - process activities (develop knowledge and understanding)
Why we sequence the scheme of work this way
- Following Pixl model of learning
Half Term 5
- Revision of all texts - exam skills and practice
Why we sequence the scheme of work this way
- Following Pixl model of learning/ revision
Half Term 6 - Exams
