AICE English Literature - 9695: Grade 11th-12th

 Language - Exploring the variety and use of language in literary texts.

Considering the ways in which writers use – or depart from – conventions of literary forms of prose, poetry and drama and how those inform meaning and effects.

When analyzed in reading: the organization of a text or passage, its shape and development and how this contributes to the readers’ understanding of its meaning and effects. 

Exploring the characteristics of different text types: for example, tragedy, comedy and satire.

Exploring the relationship between a text and its historical, social and cultural backgrounds and the ways in which this can illuminate the reading of a text. 

Analysing the ways in which choices regarding form, structure and language interact to create a distinctive style, for different forms and genres.

Evaluating and explaining different ideas within a text:

In response to unseen texts, considering the ways in which a text’s meaning is shaped by conventions of form alongside those of language and style.

 Identifying literary techniques and explaining how their use contributes to a reader’s analysis and understanding of the text.

Explaining how literary techniques contribute to a reader’s analysis and understanding of the text.

Considering the ways in which writers use – or depart from – conventions of literary forms of prose,  and how those inform meaning and effects.

Considering the ways in which writers use – or depart from – conventions of literary forms of  poetry and how those inform meaning and effects.

Considering the ways in which writers use – or depart from – conventions of literary forms of drama and how those inform meaning and effects.

When used in writing: the construction of a relevant and supported argument appropriate to the question.

the ways in which writers’ choices of form, structure and language shape meanings • the language and style of texts • the effective use of narrative methods • how parts of the text relate to the work as a whole • the dramatic qualities of play texts. 

the language and style of texts • the effective use of narrative methods • how parts of the text relate to the work as a whole • the dramatic qualities of play texts. 

the effective use of narrative methods • how parts of the text relate to the work as a whole • the dramatic qualities of play texts.

how parts of the text relate to the work as a whole • the dramatic qualities of play texts.

the dramatic qualities of play texts.