1. Bishop of Winchester Academy English Department

2. We offer two GCSEs to Y11 GCSE English Language
Linear (same exam sat by all)
2 exam papers both cover reading & writing skills
Fiction, non-fiction & literary non-fiction
GCSE English Literature
Linear (same exam sat by all)
2 exam papers covering four set texts and two unseen poems:
Macbeth
19th century novel: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (sets 1-4) & A Christmas Carol (sets 5-9)
Blood Brothers
Power & Conflict poetry anthology (15 poems)

3. High expectations – no excuses!
English Homework
Homework is set each week.
It is differentiated to suit the specific needs of groups and students.
It will range from comprehension questions to exam papers.
This will take at least 60 minutes to complete in both Language and Literature.
If homework is not completed on time or not completed to a satisfactory standard then students will be required to attend a compulsory after-school catch-up session in the Academy homework club.
High expectations – no excuses!

4. English Equipment
3 different coloured highlighters for annotating
Literature set texts

5. Language & Literature: week beginning 19/11/2018 Final exam dates:
Exam information
Mock exam dates:
Language & Literature: week beginning 19/11/2018
Final exam dates:
Literature: 15th May & 23rd May
Language: 4th June & 7th June

6. Revision Materials
There are numerous revision guides for both AQA English Language and the set literature texts.
We recommend that students purchase a revision guide and workbook for each set text. There are many available but CGP are particularly clear and succinct.

7. After School Support
Tuesday in the English department: 3pm - 4pm
Help with homework
Support with particular topics
Although your child’s teacher may not be ‘on duty’ there will always be several staff members available to help with different elements.
Your child’s teacher should have ed you a copy of the M1 enrichment timetable.