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Literature in English

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Public exam component

Weighting Duration

Paper 1 Appreciation 30% 2½ hours

Paper 2 Essay Writing

50% 3 hours

Paper 3 Portfolio /

SBA

20%


Assessment Objectives

Be familiar with the background and content of stories, novels, plays and films, and the techniques used in their works

Express your personal response

Write your arguments that can demonstrate your creativity and critical thinking skills

Write freely, informally and imaginatively in your portfolio


Syllabus in THREE years Form 4: 10 short stories Around 12 poems Unseen poems


Things to cover in short stories writer’s background understand the text first narrative techniques

First / third person narration Characterization Plot Irony Symbolism Suspense

compare the writer’s styles in different stories learn how to write an analytical essay and

imaginative essay


Things to cover in poems poets’ background main ideas of the poems poetic techniques

Themes Alliteration Symbolism Run-on-lines Rhyming scheme Repetition

compare the poems


Syllabus in THREE years Form 5: 1 novel: Lord of the Flies Around 6 poems Unseen poems Portfolio (Part 1): a film or performance

or play review OR a piece of creative work 8% of the subject mark


Things to cover in the novel writer’s background understand the text first narrative techniques

First / third person narration Characterization Plot Irony Symbolism Suspense

compare the novel with the short stories and the film learn how to write an analytical essay and imaginativ

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essay


Things to cover in the film director’s background understand the film first cinematic techniques

Shot sizes: e.g. extreme close-up, long shot Lighting Flashback Split screen Sound effects

compare the film with short stories and novel learn how to write an analytical essay and

imaginative essay


Syllabus in THREE years Form 6: 1 Shakespearean play: Othello Portfolio (Part 2: an extended essay of 1500 – 2000 words on a

theme/work/writer connected to learners’ study) 12% of the subject mark


Paper 1 Appreciation (30%)

You need to answer ONE question from each of the following sections. (THREE questions in total)

Section A: 10% • Compare or analyze 1 or 2 passages from the

novel / play

Section B: 12%• Compare and analyze 2-3 poems (out of 18)

Section C: 8%• 1 or 2 unseen poems


Paper 2 Essay Writing (50%)

You need to answer THREE questions in total.

Part 1 (answer 2 essay questions from different sections) Section A: Novel Section B: Film Section C: Short Stories Section D: Play

Part 2 (answer 1 essay question not covered in Part 1) Comparisons of 2-3 set texts


Question samples Compare the effectiveness on the use of

symbols in bringing out the themes in

Othello and Lord of the Flies.

The danger of isolation is a common theme to all the set texts. Choose at least two of the set texts and describe the similarities and / or differences in the way the writers express this theme.


Am I suitable? Do you like reading English books? Up to how many pages? Do you usually get a C or C+ in English? After reading a book or watching a film, do you

usually think about its meaning or the people? Do you enjoy writing and express your views

from different angles? Do you want to achieve the following goals?


Advantages of Studying Literature

further enhance your English broaden your views

Psychology inner struggle, human thoughts Social issues family, politics, relationships Philosophy life and death, human nature /

weaknesses

train your critical mind be more expressive be more thoughtful and creative be more romantic …


If you think you can meet the above requirements and want t achieve the go

als mentioned, you should probably choose Literature!


Useful website for syllabus & exam detailshttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/HKDSE/Subject_Information/NSS/lit_eng/index.html

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