Course information
English Literature
Harris Academy Purley - Croydon
02086811141
Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DT
Course summary

Year 12 will deepen and broaden prior knowledge that will enable them to progress throughout the year. The Year 12 curriculum will allow students to explore different genres from different periods in history such as: Shakespearean tragedy (Hamlet) in the Elizabethan/Jacobean period; modern tragedy such as A Streetcar Named Desire in the post-Second World War period; and novels and poetry from the modern period such as The Handmaid’s Tale, The Color Purple, Poems of the Decade and Unseen poetry. Students will learn to be independent and critical thinkers and will be able to respond to texts in an accurate and informed fashion, both in speech and writing. They will be able to write in a formal academic register, plan, write and check over all extended writing, as well as being able to re-draft work where necessary i.e. the NEA. Students will develop their love of literature through reading a range of challenging texts.

Entry requirements

English Lang - 6 Relevant Subject - Students will need a combination of at least grade 6 in English Language and English Literature A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects.

How you'll be assessed

Students will sit assessments throughout the year and mock exams at the end of the year. Students will complete their NEAs by the end of the year.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressKendra Hall Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DT