English Literature

Assessment

Component 01 - Drama and Poetry pre-1900- 40% Component 1 has a focus on pre-1900 texts such as Shakespeare, Rossetti and Ibsen. Written paper - 60 marks - Closed text - 2 hours 30 minutes. Component 02 - Comparative and contextual study – 40% Component 2 will have a focus on a specific genre such as The Gothic or Dystopian Literature. Close reading in chosen genre plus comparative and contextual study from chosen genre. Written paper - 60 marks - Closed text - 2 hours 30 minutes. Component 03 - Literature post-1900 – 20% Component 3 will include modern poetry, drama and prose. Critical piece OR re-creative writing piece with commentary. Comparative essay – synoptic assessment Non examined assessment - 40 marks. Pupils will be expected to read widely outside the set texts including other related novels, plays, poetry and critical theories. Internal Mock exams will take place in Year 12 and 13. Final Exams will be taken at the end of Year 13.