English GCSE - The Course

Each lesson of the English GCSE course begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions, and there is guidance for the preparation of coursework. There are eight tutor-marked assignments.

Key Topics Covered

The English GCSE course is divided into eight modules as follows:

Part 1: Language Skills

• Personal Experience
• Poetry and Prose
• Essay Technique
• Reading and Response
• Speaking and Listening

Part 2: Coursework Texts

• Shakespeare: Macbeth
• Charlotte Brontë: Jane Eyre
• The Poetry of Thomas Hardy

The Syllabus

This course prepares students for AQA GCSE English syllabus 3703 for examination in 2005 and later years.

Assessment is by two written papers. Paper 1 is worth 80% of the total marks; Paper 2 is worth 20% of the total marks. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited to personalised learning.

Coursework

Exact coursework requirements depend on which year you are aiming for but include pieces of personal writing and essays on literary texts.