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English Language and Literature
All exams will take place at the end of Year 11. There is no coursework.
1. AQA GCSE English Language (8700)
Paper 1: External Examination (1 hour 45 minutes)
50% of the total GCSE marks: Exam on explorations in creative reading and writing
Paper 2: External Examination (1 hour 45 minutes)
50% of the total GCSE marks: Exam on writers’ viewpoints and perspectives
Non Exam Assessment: Spoken Language
2. AQA GCSE English Literature (8702)
Paper 1: External Examination. (1 hour 45 minutes)
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40% of the total GCSE marks: Exam on Shakespeare and a 19 Century novel
Paper 2: External examination (2 hours 15 minutes)
60% of the total GCSE marks: Exam on modern texts and poetry
Examination Board: AQA Syllabus Codes: 8700 / 8702
Head of Department: Mrs E Barrett
ebarrett@hagleyrc.worcs.sch.uk
