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09/12/24

REMINDER:There is still time to apply for BMAT STEM Academy's Sixth Form.https://t.co/0mJxg7a2gv pic.twitter.com/qhvw7JWQy5

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14/11/24

🍕 'Steminos' was a hit at 🙋 Head of Centre, Dave Ramsey, joined the students for a fresh take on a well known takeaway as part of National School Meals Week. pic.twitter.com/Tu3VyRQ4l4

13/11/24

REMINDER:We look forward to welcoming prospective families to our open evening tomorrow.This event will run between 5:00pm - 8:00pm, with a Year 10 speech taking place at 6:00pm and a Year 12 speech taking place at 7:00pm. https://t.co/VD3hrn8Gpk

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07/10/24

OPEN EVENINGWe look forward to welcoming prospective families to our open evening on Thursday 14th November 2024.This event will run between 5:00pm - 8:00pm, with a Year 10 speech taking place at 6:00pm and a Year 12 speech taking place at 7:00pm.https://t.co/Zo9UyRfmnq pic.twitter.com/5rUxnYZ4uO

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22/08/24

“We are so proud of our students who have worked with increasing drive and determination." - Dave Ramsey, head of centreWell done to all students collecting their #GCSEResultshttps://t.co/PgVLN5DSZI pic.twitter.com/H8CSRO9C8M

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16/08/24

“You can get really far by having good standards in yourself. But, having a school to support you, as well, is a real benefit.” Congratulations to Haydon Costall, who is heading to to study computer games art.https://t.co/rI9AsseBET pic.twitter.com/R6EYWhXW3N

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08/03/24

It was an honour to host of the Financial Times to talk about scientific careers for women👩‍🔬An informative and inspiring session for 50 of our students 🧠 pic.twitter.com/9d65FUqjXW

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08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Vic Bulter 🙌 Teacher ➡️ SENCO ➡️ Assistant Principal and Executive SENCO at Mark Hall Academy 💙 and BMAT STEM Academy 💜#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/CGyFarKogw

08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Vic Bulter 🙌 Teacher ➡️ SENCO ➡️ Assistant Principal and Executive SENCO at Mark Hall Academy 💙 and BMAT STEM Academy 💜#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/CGyFarKogw

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27/11/23

🏀 Our basketball team are heading to the county finals!We're proud of our team, who defended their Harlow title. On to the next round, where we contend to be Essex Champions.Students have shown an interest in our A-Level sports course, an exciting development to our provision. pic.twitter.com/tDi2HZ8xWR

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10/10/23

🟢 OPEN EVENING FOR YEAR 10 SEPTEMBER 2024 ADMISSIONS🟢 We're looking forward to welcoming prospective students and families to BMAT STEM Academy on Thursday 12th October. 🟢 Applications for places in Year 10 can be made using this form: https://t.co/njwSuoFip2 pic.twitter.com/PG7ac7XgI1

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20/09/23

OPEN EVENING FOR YEAR 10 SEPTEMBER 2024 ADMISSIONSWe're looking forward to welcoming prospective students and families to BMAT STEM Academy on Thursday 12th October. Applications for places in Year 10 can be made using this form: https://t.co/wyAIO5Y1Zs pic.twitter.com/JMoJxEcFC7

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25/08/23

"I am happy with my results. I didn't think I would do as well as I have. The school has been really supportive in getting me here."Congratulations to Scarlett, who will be studying 3D design, statistics, English literature and either maths or biology.https://t.co/NsHx4oMIQl pic.twitter.com/JWSgJWwgk8

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24/08/23

"We are delighted our students have achieved excellent results in their GCSEs which have put them in a very strong position." - Dave Ramsey, Head of CentreWell done to all students collecting their #GCSEResultshttps://t.co/1jzV2pBH80 pic.twitter.com/DcU21JeGVa

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18/08/23

"Neila has been really happy here. The school has been really good."Mr Ramsey, the head, went out of his way to help Neila and to give her his support."Congratulations to Neila, who is going to to study interior architecture.https://t.co/oZORWWvaqh pic.twitter.com/gyiDY6tztL

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18/08/23

"My results are better than I was hoping for. It was quite nerve-racking waiting for them."Congratulations to Owen, who has secured his engineering apprenticeship with TClarke.https://t.co/oZORWWvaqh pic.twitter.com/97eymwEuTh

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18/08/23

"The teachers have been wonderfully supportive of George, both academically and personally."It is definitely a school I would recommend."Congratulations to George, who is going on to to study physics.https://t.co/YaToBmiOgm pic.twitter.com/Qr2tt7hKWF

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17/08/23

"Neila has been really happy here. The school has been really good."Mr Ramsey, the head, went out of his way to help Neila and to give her his support."Congratulations to Neila Ali, who is going to to study interior architecture.https://t.co/0To4hrUrHB pic.twitter.com/djXUWaI3kA

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17/08/23

"My results are better than I was hoping for. It was quite nerve-racking waiting for them."Congratulations to Owen Keen, who has secured his engineering apprenticeship with TClarke.https://t.co/ZYWnaQmAhU pic.twitter.com/Jt54iNzGTB

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17/08/23

"The teachers have been wonderfully supportive of George, both academically and personally."It is definitely a school I would recommend."Congratulations to George Dilworth-Wild, who is going on to to study physics. pic.twitter.com/OS7kLCndIf

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GCSE English Literature - Core

Why do we teach this course?

English literature is taught alongside the English Language GCSE and is essential for teaching students’ analytical skills and giving them the tools to comment constructively on the effectiveness of a text from a multitude of perspectives. The course allows students to read literature that is considered worthy of study and to understand the themes and constructs of texts in order to understand the messages a writer is delivering to an audience.

The course allows students to develop reading skills by engaging with a range of texts, some pre-1900 and some post 1900. The pre-1900 classical texts are read to give students an experience of what is considered high level literature and an insight into how writers have shaped society into the world we know today. It teaches students to question the world around them and at BMAT STEM we also encourage the love of literature as a way of engaging with the world and developing the students’ ability to reference historical events and develop opinions about the world they want to live in as they progress on their learning journeys.

 

Why I should study English Literature

English Literature teaches students to develop multiple perspectives of a text and to analyse using theoretical ideas and personal responses. It is essential for developing analytical skills that are used across the STEM curriculum and allows students to engage and debate themes and issues that are presented in literary texts in order to form opinions about the world around them and the society they live in.

The course also allows students to develop an understanding of Shakespearean texts, the writing of Charles Dickens and more modern texts and poetry such as An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley and a range of poetry that teaches us about the emotional aspects of developing and growing into a world of individual choices and challenges.

 

What does the course involve?

We use the AQA Exam Board. The course contains two exam papers:

 

Literature Paper 1 (marked out of 64):                Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel

Literature Paper 2 (Marked out of 96):                Modern Texts and poetry

 

The studied texts are:

Paper 1:  Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare) and A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens)

Paper 2: An Inspector Calls (JB Priestley) and Love and Relationships poetry (AQA Anthology) 

The exam papers are added together and a grade is given out of 160 marks.                 

                        

FUTURE PROSPECTS

All jobs consider English Literature a highly desirable qualification.

 

NEXT STEPS

A Level / AS Level English, as well as access to any course you want to study at KS5.

We offer A-Level English Literature at BMAT STEM Academy

 

Revision Links:

Free Homework & Revision for A Level, GCSE, KS3 & KS2 (senecalearning.com)

GCSE English Literature - AQA - BBC Bitesize

A Christmas Carol - GCSE English Literature - BBC Bitesize

An Inspector Calls - GCSE English Literature - BBC Bitesize

Love & Relationships | AQA GCSE English Literature Revision Notes 2017 | Save My Exams

AQA Love and Relationships Poetry Anthology | Revision World

Romeo and Juliet: Study Guide | SparkNotes

 

 

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