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English – Head of Department: Mrs E Barrett (Acting Head of Department: Ms R Mason)

Specification: AQA English Language 8700 (GCSE 9-1)

Paper 1: Exploration in Creative Reading and Writing
Section A: Reading – one literature fiction text.
Section B: Writing – descriptive or narrative writing.
Students will sit a written exam, 1 hour 45 minutes, which will be 80 marks and 50% of the GCSE.

Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives
Section A: Reading – one non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text.
Section B: Writing – writing to present a viewpoint.
Students will sit a written exam, 1 hour 45 minutes, which will be worth 80 marks and 50% of the GCSE.

Non-examination Assessment: Spoken Language
Presenting, responding to questions, feedback, and use of standard English.
This is assessed by the teacher throughout the course, marked by the teacher and has a separate
endorsement. 0% weighting of the GCSE.

Specification: AQA English Literature 8702 (GCSE 9-1)

Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel:
How It Is Assessed

• Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
• 64 marks
• 40% of GCSE

Questions
Section A Shakespeare: students will answer one question on their play of choice. 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. They will be
required to write in detail about an extract from the novel and then to write about the novel as a whole.
Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry:
What Is Assessed

• Modern prose or drama texts
• The poetry anthology
• Unseen poetry

How it is assessed
• Written exam: 2 hour 15 minutes
• 96 marks
• 60% of GCSE

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