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English at The Manor Academy allows learners to be immersed in a wide array of diverse texts that will challenge, inspire, and excite as students explore and appreciate the true beauty of both written and spoken language. Class discussions on significant worldwide topics as well as sharing of ideas about the writer’s craft is an integral part of lessons as we wish for students to discover their voice to articulate opinions about the ever-changing world we live in.
As a core subject, English Language is one of the two most important GCSEs offered in secondary schools. It is one of two subjects that is used to benchmark student attainment and capability across the UK. The vast majority of further education courses (A levels, Diplomas, BTEC’s etc.) stipulate that a strong pass in English Language is essential. Nearly all colleges and employers will require applicants to state what grade they attained in GCSE English Language.
Coupled with English Language, English Literature is highly regarded GCSE. We are of the view that the vast majority of students should, and will, study Language and Literature; effectively allowing students to obtain two GCSEs in English alone. GCSE English Literature offers you the chance to study classic literature, poetry and some contemporary novels in combination with the topics studied as part of the GCSE English Language course.
As an essential part of the GCSE English course, students are required by AQA to sit a Spoken Language Endorsement. This requires students to complete a short presentation to their peers on a topic of their choice.
