English Literature
WJEC GSCE
The GCSE English Literature course encourages learners to be inspired, moved and changed by following a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. It extends learners’ interest in, and enthusiasm for, literature as they develop an understanding of the ways in which literature is rich and influential. It also prepares learners to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career choices.
Assessment
External Assessment (Exam)- Prose and Poetry (Contemporary) (35%)
Pupils will usually study Of Mice and Men and learn to analyse unseen poetry.
In the Of Mice and Men section, pupils will analyse an extract from the novel and write an essay.
In the essay section, they are expected to discuss the impact of historical context on the novel.
External Assessment (Exam)- Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose (40%).
Pupils will usually study An Inspector Calls and Heroes. This is the 2 hour exam. Pupils will be expected to analyse an extract on each text and write an essay on each text. In the essay section of An Inspector Calls, pupils are expected to discuss the impact of historical context on the play.
Non-examination Assessment (25%)
This is Shakespeare and Welsh poems controlled assessment which consists of two separately marked pieces of non-examination assessment.
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