English Literature
William Brookes School - Shropshire
01952728900
Farley Road, Much Wenlock, TF13 6NB
Course summary

PAPER 1 – Love through the Ages Study of three texts: one poetry and one prose text (of which one must be written pre-1900) and one Shakespeare play. The examination will include two unseen poems. PAPER 2 – Texts in Shared Contexts Option 2A: WW1 and its aftermath

Entry requirements

At least Grade 6 at GCSE in either English Language or English Literature.

How you'll be assessed

PAPER 1 – Love Through the Ages • Written Exam: 3 Hours • Open Book, Section C only • 75 Marks • 40% of A-Level Questions: • Section A: Shakespeare one passage-based question with linked essay (25 marks) • Section B: Unseen Poetry compulsory essay question on two unseen poems (25 marks) • Section C comparing texts one essay question linking two texts (25 marks) PAPER 2 – Texts in Shared Contexts • Written exam 2 hours 30 minutes. • Open Book • 75 Marks • 40% of A-Level Questions: • Section A: one essay on set text (25 Marks) • Section B: Contextual Linking - One compulsory question on an unseen prose extract (25 Marks) - One essay question linking two texts (25 Marks)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityShropshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressFarley Road, Much Wenlock, TF13 6NB