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Year 10 & 11 Literature Spec

Qualification: GCSE English Literature (9-1)

QAN Code: 601/4447/6

Level: 1 & 2

Exam Board: Edexcel

What you learn about:

You will:

· Develop close reading and analytical skills in evaluating specific texts

· Read and study a Shakespeare Text (Macbeth)

· Read and study a 19th Century Novel (A Christmas Carol)

· Read and study a Modern Text (An Inspector Calls)

· Read and study a collection of poetry on the theme of power and conflict.

Assessment:

This two-year course is assessed through an external examination at the end of Year 11.

Paper 1: Shakespeare and 1914 Literature

  • 1 hour 45 minutes
  • 80 marks
  • 50% of GCSE

Paper 2: 19th Century Novel and Poetry Since 1789

  • 2 hours 15 minutes
  • 80 marks
  • 50 % of GCSE

Other Information:

It is a requirement that students study both English Language and English Literature and therefore gain two separate GCSEs in the English subjects.