ENGLISH: Year 11 Course Outline
Half
term
1
2
3
TOPIC
English
Language
(Cambridge
iGCSE)
Coursework
Assignment 3
CONTENT
Coursework Assignment 3 Response to a
Text
Write a response to a given article
developing, discussing and evaluating
ideas and opinions
OCTOBER HALF TERM HOLIDAY - WORK EXPERIENCE
English
Work Experience Evaluation ( 3 Weeks)
Language
- Complete the work experience logbook
(Cambridge
given
iGCSE)
- Revise the conventions on informative
coursework
and analytical writing
assignment
1/Exam Prep
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Exam
Preparation
English Language Exam Preparation
(Cambridge iGCSE)
English Literature Exam Preparation
(Edexcel iGCSE)
Of Mice and Men, Romeo and Juliet/ A View
from the Bridge, Poetry Anthology section C
Suggestions for enrichment activities
(eg: films, websites, books, museums and activity centres)
Students can use different ways to improve their
English Language and Literature skills:
- Visit the website www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
This website is the best way for pupils to revise key
conventions for different types of writing and to
consolidate their literacy skills.
Also, it is a great tool to revise the prose studies,
drama and poems for the English Literature exam.
- Other Websites
Lots of websites offer excellent revision materials, for
example:
www.youtube.com – There are a variety of topics and
resources available on youtube.
www.iamlearning.co.uk – This offers a range of
exercises to consolidate pupils’ literacy skills.
www.yorknotes.com
www.sparknotes.com
- General Reading and DVD
 Touching the Void (book/ dvd)
 bbc news articles on any current affairs
(website)
 World Trade Centre (dvd)
 Stonecold (book)
FEBRUARY HALF TERM HOLIDAY
4
Exam
Preparation
English Language Exam Preparation
(Cambridge iGCSE)
English Literature Exam Preparation
(Edexcel iGCSE)
Of Mice and Men, Romeo and Juliet/ A View
from the Bridge, Poetry Anthology section C
EASTER HOLIDAYS
5
Exam
Preparation
English Language Exam Preparation
(Cambridge iGCSE)
English Literature Exam Preparation
(Edexcel iGCSE)
Of Mice and Men, Romeo and Juliet/ A View
from the Bridge, Poetry Anthology section C
- Podcasts:
Hull Trinity House Academy has purchased podcasts
for different GCSE topics and skills. They are available
to download from the school area. Pupils only need to
bring a memory stick and speak to a member of the
English team, and it is totally free of charge.
- Revision Guides
There are many guides available, but our exam board
for English Language is Cambridge iGCSE and for
English Literature is Edexcel iGCSE, so if you are to buy
one, make sure that it is appropriate for it. It would be
useful to check the York Notes and SparkNotes
websites as many topics are covered on the two
websites. If unsure, they should speak to a member of
the English team.