a level language and literature taster session miss carpenter
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A Level Language and Literature Taster Session
Miss Carpenter
What is today all about?• To demonstrate a “normal” lesson as far as
possible to give you a realistic impression of life in September.
• To introduce some of the skills and topic areas we will cover.
• To ensure you are clear on what is expected for the independent study task.
• To answer any [email protected]
Course Overview• Unit 1 - Introduction to Language and Literature
study– Exam in June 2014 worth 60%– Anthology of fiction & non-fiction texts entitled “Food
Glorious Food”
LO: What is English Language and Literature about?
Course Overview• Unit 2 – Themes in Language and Literature
– Coursework submitted in June 2014 worth 40%– Comparison of your choice of two extracts from our set
texts, based on the theme of War.– A piece of creative writing inspired by your reading of
these texts.
LO: What is English Language and Literature about?
Introducing Perspectives on War
• Whilst watching the following clip from Saving Private Ryan, consider:– What is the soldiers’ perspective on war?– What do you think Stephen Spielberg might
be trying to suggest about a soldier's perspective on war?
LO: What is English Language and Literature about?
Challenge: Is there more than one perspective of war?
Over to you
• Flick through the resources pack and choose one of the text pairings.
• Spend 5 minutes reading through these independently, considering how heroism is presented.
LO: What is English Language and Literature about?
Challenge: Can you find an extract which offers a different perspective on heroism.
Why have we carried out this task?
LO: What is English Language and Literature about?