GCSE English Language and Literature
AQA Specification A
These two courses follow a brand new specification from AQA, designed to provide wider choices and flexibility for pupils and staff alike. The courses are skills-based and ensure enjoyment and engagement in both subjects.
English Language
Unit 1
Understanding and Producing Non-Fiction Texts
External examination - 2 hours
80 marks (40% of total GCSE)
Section A assesses Reading skills
Section B assesses Writing skills
Unit 2
Speaking and Listening
Controlled assessment
45 marks (20% of total GCSE)
Unit 3
Understanding Spoken and Written Texts and Writing Creatively
Controlled Assessment
80 marks (40% of total GCSE)
Completed in curriculum time.
Part a: Extended reading
Part b: Creative Writing
Part c: Spoken Language Study
English Literature
Unit 1 Compulsory
Exploring Modern Texts
External examination - 1 hour 30 mins.
60 marks (40 % of total GCSE)
Section A: Modern Prose or Drama
Section B: Exploring Cultures
Candidates have a choice in following:
Either Units 2 and 3
Or Units 4 and 5
Unit 2
Poetry Across Time
External Examination - 1 hour 15 mins.
54 marks (35% of total GCSE)
Section A: Poetry Cluster from the Anthology
Section B: Responding to unseen poem
Unit 3
The Significance of Shakespeare and the English Literary Heritage
Controlled Assessment:
40 marks (25% of total GCSE)
Completed in curriculum time
OR
Unit 4
Approaching Shakespeare and the Literary Heritage
External examination - 1 hour 15 mins.
54 marks (35% of total GCSE)
Section A: Shakespeare
Section B: Prose from the Literary Heritage
Unit 5
Exploring Poetry
Controlled Assessment:
40 marks (25% of total GCSE)
Completed in curriculum time.
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