b'ENGLISHWhat will I learn? What the students say: What have you found challenging about this course? You will gain two GCSEs in English: English Language and English Literature. You will study a range of texts includingIm really interested in learning the history of the texts Shakespeares Macbeth, Dickens A Christmas Carol andwe read in English. Priestleys An Inspector Calls, as well as poetry. We study unseen ction and non-ction texts for English Language.We do creative tasks which is a different way of learning. We learn how to write like a writer and like a critic. WeIt really helps! also complete one spoken language assessment. What the students say: what do you wish you What key skills do I need to be successful?would have known prior to choosing this course? Reading and writing well are essential skills in English. You will need to be able to think critically when you read, andIts challenging because there is no denite answer. You to think about how texts help us to understand our worldhave to think to be able to analyse and form your and what it is to be a human. You need to remember newinterpretation. vocabulary, core knowledge and learn how to write extended essays. An interest in history will also be useful;Where can this course take me in the future?the context of what we read matters. The study of English is essential to being able to How will I be assessed?communicate well in your life. Studying English post-16 and in further education can lead to careers in You will complete a total of four exam papers: two forprofessional writing, editing, journalism, teaching, acting, English Language and two for English Literature.theatre and politics. Responding to questions using evidence and explaining your ideas fully is needed in the reading questions, whileExam Board: half of the marks for English Language are available for two creative writing tasks. AQAWhat the students say: what do you enjoyWeb Link to Curriculum Overview and any about this course?other useful link(s):Im really interested in learning the history of the textshttps://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/englishwe read in English.We do creative tasks which is a different way of learning. It really helps! www.biddickacademy.com0191 511 1600 info@biddickacademy.com 23'