KS4
GCSE English and GCSE English Literature
Lessons
Both courses are taught together over seven lessons during the two week timetable.
Assessment
Students are assessed through coursework and examination.
English
Coursework 40%
Speaking and Listening Assessments – 20%
Four Assignments a Shakespeare play, pre-1914 novel, original writing and media – a response to a moving image text - 20%.
Two Examinations 60%
Paper One Section A; testing understanding of non-fiction and media texts
30% Section B: A choice of writing tasks (argue, persuade or advise)
Paper Two Section A: Response to Poetry from Different Cultures
30% Section B: A choice of writing tasks (inform, explain or describe)
English Literature
Coursework 30%
Three Assignments a Shakespeare play*, pre-1914*, post – 1914 drama
One Examination 70%
Section A: Assessing understanding and response to post-1914 prose
Section B: Assessing understanding of pre- and post-1914 poetry
Coursework Deadlines
Year 10
Term 1 – Original Writing and Media
Term 2 - Shakespeare
Term 4 - Post 1914 drama
Term 5 – Pre 1914 novel
General Guidance
It is crucial that students meet all coursework deadlines.
Students are expected to draft and re-draft work in order to produce their very highest standard. Students can receive advice and guidance on how to improve coursework but may not have coursework corrected or proofread for them. This contravenes examination regulations.
* Crossover pieces. The same pieces count in both English Language and Literature. Therefore, students complete five coursework assignments.
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