Garth Hill College - KS4 Options Handbook 2024 - Flipbook - Page 8
English GCSE
Faculty Leader: Miss A Haroon
Deputy Subject Leaders: Mr D Zerilli and Miss L Turner
Board and Syllabus: AQA
Course Outline
In years 10 and 11, you will be following an integrated course in your English lessons. This means that you
will be studying English Language and English Literature together in a combined course, rather than as
separate subjects. At the end of your study, you will receive two GCSEs in English: English Language and
English Literature.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
English Language GCSE is made up of 3 components. The two chief components are assessed through
examinations at the end of Year 11. The third element of GCSE English Language is a non-examination
Spoken Language assessment which is set and marked by the teacher throughout the course. This
qualification will be separately endorsed by AQA at the end of Year 11. There are no coursework or
controlled assessment elements which contribute to the weighting of the GCSE.
Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing: Examination 50%
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Section A - 25% Reading one literature fiction text
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Section B - 25% Writing: descriptive or narrative
Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives: Examination 50%
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Section A - 25% Reading one literature fiction text
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Section B - 25% Writing: descriptive or narrative
ENGLISH LITERATURE
English Literature GCSE is made up of several components and texts which are assessed through two
examinations at the end of Year 11. Students will study a combination of prose, drama and poetry. There are
no coursework or controlled assessment elements which contribute to the weighting of the GCSE.
Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel: Examination 40%
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Section A - Shakespeare
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Section B - The 19th Century Novel
Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry: Examination 60%
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Section A - Modern texts
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Section B - Poetry
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Section C - Unseen poetry
KEY STAGE 4 OPTIONS
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