GCSE English Literature
Qualification
General Certificate of Secondary Education in English Literature
Exam board
AQA
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-literature-8702
Description
Students follow the AQA GCSE English Literature course at NUAST. In preparation for the Literature GCSE, students study a play by Shakespeare, a modern play script, a 19th Century novel and, an anthology of poetry. Through their study poetry, students will also develop the ability to analyse and compare unseen poetry.
GCSE English Literature follows a holistic model, with all examinations taking place at the end of Year 11. The skills required for both GCSE English Literature and GCSE English Language prepare students to read and comprehend texts, scrutinise and critique writers’ methods and craft, communicate effectively and with authority, and widen their knowledge of literary texts.
Units
3.1 Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel
3.2 Modern texts a poetry
3.3 Skills - unseen poetry
Assessed by
Paper 1 | Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel | 40% of GCSE | 64 marks
Paper 2 | Modern texts and poetry | 60% of GCSE | 96 marks
Leads to
This qualification is a core element of the entry requirements for progression to further education or employment in all areas.
Revision
English News
- A poem written by a Year 9 Student
A powerful piece from an inspiring Year 9 student! (04/05/2022) - A poem written by a Year 10 Student
All is not what it seems... wait for the clever twist at the end! (28/02/2022) - A Christmas Carol
An opportunity for GCSE students to see the text in action (17/11/2021) - Year 8 and 9: A Merchant of Venice
NUAST Thespians (17/11/2021)