Paper 1 ‘Love through the Ages’ and Paper 2 ‘Texts in Shared Contexts’ are both covered across the two years. Each unit is delivered by a different teacher reflecting their specialism. In the first year, the focus is primarily on developing knowledge of the set texts and the core skills required at A Level. The second year is dedicated to honing these skills through exam practice, embedding knowledge of the texts and revising all aspects of the course ready for the examinations.
Grade 6 in English (Language or Literature).
Paper 1: Love Through the Ages • 3 hours; 75 marks; 40% of A Level • Section A: Shakespeare - one passage-based question with linked essay • Section B: Unseen poetry - compulsory essay on two unseen poems • Section C: Comparing texts - one essay question linking two texts Non-exam Assessment: Independent critical study, texts across time, 50 marks, 20% of A Level, assessed by the teacher and externally moderated. A comparative critical study of two texts, at least one of which must have been written pre-1900. This takes the form of a 2500-word essay. Paper 2: Texts in Shared Contexts • 2 hours 30 minutes; 75 marks; 40% of A Level • Section A: Set texts- one essay question on set text • Section B: Contextual linking - One compulsory question on an unseen extract. - One essay question linking two texts.
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Paper 1 ‘Love through the Ages’ and Paper 2 ‘Texts in Shared Contexts’ are both covered across the two years. Each unit is delivered by a different teacher reflecting their specialism. In the first year, the focus is primarily on developing knowledge of the set texts and the core skills required at A Level. The second year is dedicated to honing these skills through exam practice, embedding knowledge of the texts and revising all aspects of the course ready for the examinations.
Grade 6 in English (Language or Literature).
Paper 1: Love Through the Ages • 3 hours; 75 marks; 40% of A Level • Section A: Shakespeare - one passage-based question with linked essay • Section B: Unseen poetry - compulsory essay on two unseen poems • Section C: Comparing texts - one essay question linking two texts Non-exam Assessment: Independent critical study, texts across time, 50 marks, 20% of A Level, assessed by the teacher and externally moderated. A comparative critical study of two texts, at least one of which must have been written pre-1900. This takes the form of a 2500-word essay. Paper 2: Texts in Shared Contexts • 2 hours 30 minutes; 75 marks; 40% of A Level • Section A: Set texts- one essay question on set text • Section B: Contextual linking - One compulsory question on an unseen extract. - One essay question linking two texts.