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GCSE English Language & Literature GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature Four papers (two for Language, two for Literature) 100% Exam (no Coursework or Controlled Assessment) Single tier (no more Higher and Foundation;
Language & Literature
exams)
the newspaper, read as much as possible and discuss what you have read. Recommended 19th Century texts:
AQA GCSE English Language Overview: First Assessment 2017 (100% Exam)
Paper One: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing One Hour 45 Minutes. 80 Marks. (50%)
What must students cover? What is the percentage breakdown of these elements?
What will the exams be like? What questions will the students be asked? What understanding must they demonstrate? How does this relate to the Assessment Objectives and the weightings?
Paper Two: Writer’s viewpoints One Hour 45 Minutes. 80 Marks. (50%)
Section a) Literary Fiction (20th/21st C) (25%) 40 marks
Section b) Narrative / Descriptive Writing (25%) 40 marks
narrative approaches such as narrative perspectives atmosphere, characterisation, effective openings and
extract from a piece of Prose Fiction
1) A short four mark question focussed on information retrieval 2) An 8 mark question analysing the use
3) An 8 mark question focussed on the analysing structural features 4) A 20 mark extended question focussing
aspect of the text e.g. characterisation
inspired by the topic in section a).
either a written prompt or an image.
scenarios from which students will select one.
audience, purpose and form of the writing task Q1: AO1 4 Marks. Q2: AO2 8 Marks Q3: AO2 8 Marks Q4: AO4 20 Marks
AO5: 24 Marks AO6: 16 Marks
a written perspective of the theme in section a).
such as an opinion, statement or scenario to provoke a response
audience, purpose and form required.
language, register and form to meet the requirements of the task Q1: AO1 4 Marks. Q2: AO1 8 Marks Q3: AO2 12 Marks Q4: AO3 16 Marks
AO5: 24 Marks AO6: 16 Marks
Section a) Non Fiction and Literary Non- Fiction including 19th C (25%) 40 Marks
Section b) Narrative / Descriptive Writing (25%) 40 marks Reading Objectives Paper One % Paper Two % Total % AO 1 Identify and Interpret Explicit and implicit information and ideas Select and synthesise evidence from different texts 2.5% 7.5% 10% AO 2 Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support their views 10% 7.5% 17.5% AO 3 AO3: Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed, across two or more texts NA 10% 10% AO Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate 12.5% NA 12.5% Writing Objectives Paper One % Paper Two % Tota l % AO5 Communicate clearly, effective and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences. Organise information and ideas using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts 15 15 30 AO6 Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation 10 10 20
AQA GCSE English Literature Overview: First Assessment 2017 (100% Exam)
Paper One: Shakespeare and 19th Century Novel One Hour 45 Minutes. 64 Marks. (40%)
Paper Two: Modern Texts, Anthology Poetry and Unseen Poetry Two hours 15minutes. 96 Marks. 60%
Section a) Shakespeare (20%) 30 marks (4 marks SPAG)
Section b) 19th C Novel (20%) 30 marks
Section c) Unseen Poetry (20%) 32 Marks
Section b) Anthology Poetry (20%) 30 marks
Section a) Modern Texts (20%) 30 marks (4 marks SPAG)
What must students cover? What is the percentage breakdown of these elements?
What will the exams be like? What questions will the students be asked? What understanding must they demonstrate? How does this relate to the Assessment Objectives and the weightings?
extract from their chosen
brief explanation of the context of this scene
detail about the extract and write about the play as a whole.
character and thematic understanding across the whole play
choice of two essay questions on their chosen text and must answer one.
about character, theme, or a combination of the two.
demonstrate character and thematic understanding across the whole play.
anthology they have
readable.
question about the given poem and another poem from the anthology of their choice.
in two parts.
Students will be given an unseen poem with an accompanying essay question
Students will be given another unseen poem and will a comparison question about a shared theme / idea
A01: 12 Marks A02: 12 Marks A03: 6 Marks A04: 4 marks A01: 12 Marks A02: 12 Marks A03: 6 Marks
A01: 12 Marks A02: 12 Marks A03: 6 Marks A04: 4 marks A01: 12 Marks A02: 12 Marks A03: 6 Marks Part a: A01: 12 Marks A02: 12 Marks Part b: A02: 8 marks
extract from their chosen play. The paper will give a brief explanation of the context of this scene
detail about the extract and write about the play as a whole.
character and thematic understanding across the whole play.
A01: 24 (15% of GCSE) A02: 24 Marks (15% of GCSE) A03: 12 Marks (7.5% of GCSE) A04: 4 marks (2.5% of GCSE)
A01 Read, understand and respond to texts:
37.5% A02 Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate. 42.5% A03 Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written. 15% AO4 Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. 5%
A01: 36 Marks (22.5% of GCSE) A02: 44 Marks (27.5% of GCSE) A03: 12 Marks (7.5% of GCSE) A04: 4 marks (2.5% of GCSE)
(such as novels and short stories) and will focus on:
A quick glance format for Paper 1 (creative texts) questions:
List 4 things….. Marks Given Max Time spend: Make: 4 marks 6 minutes 4 points Identify explicit information Identify explicit ideas
AO1
interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas
synthesise evidence from different texts.
How does the writer’s use of language… Marks Given Max Time spend: Make approx: 8 marks 12 minutes 3-4 points Comment, Explain, Analyse
language techniques / sentences
Point Evidence Explain
AO2 Explain, comment
how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support their views
How does the structure… Marks Given Max Time spend: Make approx: 8 marks 12 minutes 3-4 points Comment, Explain, Analyse This question assesses structural features:
Point Evidence Explain
AO2 Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support their views
To what extent do you agree… Marks Given Max Time spend: Make approx: 20 marks 30 minutes 6+ points Make a personal judgement with references to the text
AO4 Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textual references
Paper 1, English: Section B Writing 40 marks 45 minutes Take risks with vocabulary – use impressive and ambitious word choices even if you aren’t sure of the spellings!
Q5 – Descriptive or Narrative writing
5 mins planning 40 minutes writing 3-4 sides 24 marks content and organisation 16 marks accuracy
Inform – Facts, opinions, statistics, statements, adjectives, subject specific terms, lists Explain – Reasoning, facts, personal opinions and feelings, statement sentences, comparisons, repetition, anecdotes, direct address Discursive markers and Connectives: The reason for, So, The main factor, therefore, when, as a result, moreover, consequently, because, which leads to, furthermore, the consequence of …is… Describe – create a picture or a visual image for your reader – be creative and ambitious with vocabulary choices. Maintain past or present tense throughout Start with: A short or one word sentence A sense (sound/smell/touch/sight/taste) Adverb (‘ly’ word) A complex sentence / subordinate clause A preposition (above, opposite, under, over)
AO5 Content and Organisation Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences. Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts.
Spelling, punctuation and grammar: 16 marks Don’t forget paragraphs! No paragraphs – No C grade! Sentence types: Simple/short Compound (and/but/or) Complex Adverb starts (ly words) One word sentences for effect Repetition of sentences and within sentences for effect Punctuation: It must be accurate It must be varied Spellings: There – a place (here and there) Their – belonging to them (it is their cat) They’re – short form of they are (they’re coming to my party) Your – belonging to you (that is your dog) You’re – short form of you are (you’re late again) CAPITAL letters – names/places Commas – after connectives (firstly) and between items in lists Apostrophes – John’s – belonging to John Colons ( ) – introduces lists or reasons Semi colons (;) link two similar sentences or separate phases Exclamations (!) emphasis Dashes ( - ) creates a pause and add additional information Questions marks (?) even on rhetorical questions Ellipsis (…) creates a pause or a cliffhanger Interrobang (?!) use occasionally
AO6 Technical Accuracy Candidates must use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. (This requirement must constitute 20% of the marks for each specification as a whole.)
List 4 things….. Marks Given Max Time spend: Shade: 4 marks 6 minutes 4 boxes shaded Identify explicit information Identify explicit ideas
AO1
interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas.
synthesise evidence from different texts.
Write a summary – 8 marks – 12 minutes Identify and Interpret Select and synthesise information from different texts
question
from both texts
Point from Text 1 with quotation Interpret information Point from Text 2 with quotation Interpret information & make links between the texts
AO1
implicit information and ideas
from different texts
How does the writer’s use of language… Marks Given Max Time spend: Make approx: 12 marks 18 minutes 4 points Comment, Explain, Analyse
features/language techniques /sentences
language
Point Evidence Explain
AO2 Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support their views
Compare how the writers present… Marks Given Max Time spend: Make approx: 16 marks 24 minutes 5 points Compare writers’ ideas & viewpoints, and how they are shown Devices to compare: Direct address (you/your) Metaphors, similes, imagery Imperative verbs (commands) Hyperbole (exaggeration) Rhetorical questions Connectives: In a similar way / in comparison On the other hand / however In contrast / whereas Explanation phrases Suggests / implies / conveys / evokes / indicates
AO3 Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed, across two or more texts
Q5 (6) Argue, Inform, Explain – writing about your own point of view
5 mins planning 40 minutes writing 2-3 sides 24 marks content and organisation 16 marks accuracy Start with a powerful statement, fact, statistic
You need to present your reader with a clear set of logical ideas about a topic. You need to show consideration of alternative views to your own. TIPS: You MUST use devices throughout your response: Rhetorical questions 3 part list Exaggeration (hyperbole) Comparisons through imagery (simile, metaphor) Emotive language Anecdotes (personal stories & details or a case study) CONNECTIVES to develop ideas: Firstly, secondly, in addition / Additionally, Furthermore, Moreover, In contrast, On the other hand, Alternatively, Finally, In conclusion Give articles a heading Set out letters the correct way
AO5 Content and Organisation Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences. Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts.
Spelling, punctuation and grammar: 16 marks
Don’t forget paragraphs! No paragraphs – No C grade! Sentence types: Simple/short Compound (and/but/or) Complex Adverb starts (ly words) One word sentences for effect Repetition of sentences and within sentences for effect Punctuation: It must be accurate It must be varied Spellings: There – a place (here and there) Their – belonging to them (it is their cat) They’re – short form of they are (they’re coming to my party) Your – belonging to you (that is your dog) You’re – short form of you are (you’re late again) CAPITAL letters – names/places Commas – after connectives (firstly) and between items in lists Apostrophes – John’s – belonging to John Colons ( ) – introduces lists or reasons Semi colons (;) link two similar sentences or separate phases Exclamations (!) emphasis Dashes ( - ) creates a pause and add additional information Questions marks (?) even on rhetorical questions Ellipsis (…) creates a pause or a cliffhanger Interrobang (?!) use occasionally AO6 Technical Accuracy Candidates must use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation. (This requirement must constitute 20% of the marks for each specification as a whole.)
text, so students will have to memorise quotations. Extracts are provided for some, but not all, of the Literature questions.
Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel (64 marks) (40%) 1 hour and 45 minutes: Extracts are provided for both questions Section A: Shakespeare Students will answer one question on their play of choice. (In the first year all students will be taught Macbeth in order to aid the recall of quotations). They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play and then to write about the play as a whole. Section B: The 19th-century novel Students will answer one question on their novel of choice (this will either be The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde or A Christmas Carol depending on what they have studied in class). They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the novel and then to write about the novel as a whole.
A brief explanation of where the extract sits within the story will be provided
An extract from a key scene in the play will be provided for the student, but they will have to remember quotations from the rest of the play. I would recommend looking at both questions straight away and writing down useful quotations immediately in order to have the best chance of remembering them.
Lady Macbeth, or a theme, for example ambition.
quotations)
A brief explanation of where the extract sits within the story will be provided
An extract from a key passage in the novel will be provided for the student, but they will have to remember quotations from the rest of the novel. I would recommend looking at both questions straight away and writing down useful quotations immediately in order to have the best chance of remembering them.
Hyde/Scrooge or a theme, for example the uncanny.
(three quotations)
Paper 2: Modern texts and poetry (96 marks) (60%) 2 hours and 15 minutes: Extracts are not provided for the play. The named poem is provided in Section B and the Unseen poems are provided in Section C Section A: Modern texts Students will answer one essay question from a choice of two on their studied modern prose or drama text (this will be either DNA or An Inspector Calls). Section B: Poetry Students will answer one comparative question on one named poem printed on the paper and one other poem from their chosen anthology cluster (Conflict Cluster). Section C: Unseen poetry Students will answer one question on one unseen poem and one question comparing this poem with a second unseen poem.
teacher
a theme. Students will need to remember six quotations.
I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said—“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. . . . Near them, on the sand, Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed; And on the pedestal, these words appear: My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair! Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away.”
poem in the cluster they have studied. The question should refer to a theme or a structural element.
In order to prepare students for the unseen element of the exam, a conflict poem is presented in class for students to analyse before the teacher begins to teach them – this helps them to prepare for a poem they have not studied before.
a theme, the use of imagery or a structural element are the most likely topics for the questions.
This second unseen poem will be linked to the first; this section of the exam is aimed more towards high achieving students in English, however there is no reason why all students should not attempt this question
similar way to the comparison question in Section B.