AQA GCSE English Language and English Literature

1. AQA GCSE English Language and English Literature English Language 4705 English Literature 4710

2. English Language 4705 Unit 1: Understanding and producing non-fiction texts. Assessment method: 2 hour examination • Section A Reading 20% • Section B Writing 20%

3. English Language 4705 Unit 2: Speaking and Listening Assessment method: CA • Three tasks: Presenting Discussing and listening Role playing 20%

4. English Language 4705 Unit 3: Understanding spoken and written texts and writing creatively Assessment method: CA • Extended reading 15% • Creative writing 15% • Spoken Language Study 10%

5. English Literature 4710 Unit 1: Exploring modern texts Assessment method: 1 ½ hr examination Section A: Modern prose or drama 20% Lord of the Flies Section B: Exploring cultures 20% Of Mice and Men

6. English Literature 4710 Unit 2: Poetry across time Assessment method: 1 ¼ hr examination Section A: Poetry cluster from the Anthology 23% Section B: Responding to an unseen poem 12%

7. English Literature 4710 Unit 3: The significance of Shakespeare and the English Literary Heritage Assessment method: CA 25% Romeo and Juliet A View from a Bridge

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