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 questions.Lea.carpenter@teignmouth.devon.sch.uk

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”

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Challenge: Can you find an extract which offers a different perspective on heroism.

Why have we carried out this task?

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