English

Assessment

Two examinations at the end of Year 13, and a Non-Examination Assessment (NEA, or “coursework”) Paper 1: Three hour written paper, on:- Section A – Remembered places: One compulsory question on the AQA Anthology: Paris; Closed book. Section B – Imagined worlds: One question from a choice of two on set text ; Open book. Section C – Poetic voices: One question from a choice of two on poetry set text; Open book. Paper 2: Two and a half hour written paper on:- Section A – Writing about society: One piece of re-creative writing using set text and Critical commentary; Open book. Section B – Dramatic encounters: One question from a choice of two on drama set text; Open book. NEA: Personal investigation exploring a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse (2,500–3,000 words), assessed by the teacher.