AQA English Literature 8702
Assessment
For English Literature pupils will:
study a range of poetry, prose and drama sit a closed text examination on two set texts (Shakespeare and The 19th century novel) 40% of the marks. sit a closed text examination on two set texts (Modern prose or drama texts and Power and Conflict poetry) and complete two questions on two unseen poems for 60% of the marks. Course Content
For GCSE English Literature students should have the opportunity to develop the following skills:
literal and inferential comprehension critical reading comparing texts producing clear and coherent text: writing effectively about literature for a range of purposes accurate Standard English
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Link to Literature revision resources |
Paper 1
Shakespeare:
Currently year 10 classes are studying either:
Merchant of Venice
Macbeth
The Tempest
Romeo and Juliet
19th Century novel:
To be covered in year 11:
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Frankenstein or
A Christmas Carol
Paper 2
Modern Text:
An Inspector Calls
Poetry:
Power and Conflict Poetry from the AQA booklet
Students will be given a booklet each.
Unseen Poetry
Shakespeare:
Currently year 10 classes are studying either:
Merchant of Venice
Macbeth
The Tempest
Romeo and Juliet
19th Century novel:
To be covered in year 11:
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Frankenstein or
A Christmas Carol
Paper 2
Modern Text:
An Inspector Calls
Poetry:
Power and Conflict Poetry from the AQA booklet
Students will be given a booklet each.
Unseen Poetry