Year 11 Suggested Revision Planner: January – May 2017

Topics to Cover

Language:

  • English Language Paper 1 (Explorations in creative reading and writing)
  • English Language Paper 2 (writer’s viewpoints and perspectives)

Literature:

Paper 1:

  • Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet or Macbeth)
  • 19th Century Text (A Christmas Carol, Jekyll and Hyde or Frankenstein)

Paper 2:

  • Modern Text (Lord of the Flies or An Inspector Calls)
  • Poetry – Power and Conflict
  • Poetry – Unseen Poetry

Date / Topics and tasks
23/1 / Modern Text
Revision of plot, key events, and characters.
30/1 / Revision of themes: presentation, development, key character links and quotations.
6/2 / Analysis of key scenes/moments and how the writer presents them.
13/2 / Planning answers to practice essays questions.
16/2 / MODERN TEXT & POETRY MOCK
20/2 – half term week / Revise Shakespeare: plot (re-read/watch), character, themes for an overview.
27/2 / Shakespeare – practice exam paper
6/3 / 19th Century Text: revision of plot, character, themes.
13/3 / 19th Century Text: practice exam question.
20/3 / Poetry – Conflict and Power: revise 7 poems: what happens, techniques, themes, links.
27/3 / Poetry – Conflict and Power: revise 8 poems: what happens, techniques, themes, links.
3/4 / Revision of English Language Paper 1: question requirements and example Question 5 response.
5/4 / ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER 1 MOCK
10/4 – Easter / Revise English Language Paper 2: key requirements for each question.
Complete practice questions for each question.
17/4 – Easter / Complete full examination paper for English Language Paper 2.
Complete full Literature Paper 2 response (Modern Text, Poetry, Unseen).
Practice Shakespeare response.
24/4 / English Language Paper 1 – Reading: question requirements.
1/5 / English Language Paper 1 – Writing: practice response.
8/5 / Paper 2 – Question 4 practice
15/5 / Free choice
22/5 / ENGLISH LITERATURE PAPER 1 EXAM

Exam Dates

English Literature Paper 1 (Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel) / Monday 22nd May, 2017
English Literature Paper 2 (Modern Texts and Poetry) / Friday 26th May, 2017
English Language Paper 1: Explorations in creative reading and writing / Tuesday 6th June, 2017
English Language Paper 2: Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives / Monday 12th June, 2017

Somethings to remember:

  • Revision is a process that takes time and repetition
  • It is your responsibility to put the time and effort into it
  • Go steady: make sure your revision is focused and frequent
  • Test yourself regularly
  • English is a skills-based subject: the best way to revise it is to practise answering questions
  • Don’t fret about getting things wrong at first or not remembering details – it just means you need more practice
  • Use the support around you (parents, friends, teachers)
  • Be independent in your working (look for ways to find answers or ideas on your own; don’t be reliant on others)
  • Putting in the extra time and attention now will be worth it in the long run
  • Be proud of yourself