English & English Literature
Head of Department: Miss S Johnson
English is studied by all pupils to examination level. There is no longer any coursework
for either GCSE; pupils are assessed by end of the course examinations.
WJEC Eduqas English Language GCSE
The syllabus aims to enable pupils to use English confidently, accurately and appropriately in its spoken and written forms.
You will develop your reading and enjoy and understand a range of texts of different types and from different eras.
You will use written form to communicate clearly, effectively, and imaginatively for different purposes and audiences and to develop an appreciation of the writer's craft.
Candidates must use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. (This amounts to 20% of the marks for the GCSE.)
WJEC Eduqas English Literature GCSE
All pupils will also study a wide range of literature in preparation for the English Literature examination. Pupils are required to study a play by Shakespeare, a 19th century novel, a selection of poetry from 1789 onwards, fiction or drama from the British isles from 1914 onwards and unseen texts.
Component 1: Shakespeare and Poetry
Written examination: 2 hours. (40% of qualification)
Component 2: Post-1914 Prose/ Drama, 19th Century Prose and Unseen Poetry
Written examination: 2 hours and 30 minutes. (60% of qualification)
The assessment of spelling, punctuation and grammar is also part of the terminal examination (5% of the qualification).
Spoken language will be reported on, as part of the qualification, but it will not form part of the final mark and grade. Pupils will undertake one presentation/speech, including responses to questions and feedback.
Component 1: 20th Century Literature Reading and Creative Prose Writing
Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes. (40% of qualification)
Component 2: 19th and 21st Century Non-Fiction Reading and Transactional/Persuasive Writing
Written examination: 2 hours. (60% of qualification)
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