The Edexcel specification for A Level English Language and Literature encourages independent study of a range of texts designed to ensure the right balance and coverage of the two disciplines. This specification enables students to see how linguistic and literary methods are related and to explore these links in their work. Component 1: Voices in Speech and Writing Methods of language and literature analysis are integrated into the activities assessed. The examination consists of: Section A: Voices in the 20th and 21st century, comprising one comparative essay question on one unseen extract selected from 20th or 21st-century sources and one text from the anthology. Section B: Drama Texts, comprising of one extract-based essay question on the chosen drama text. Open book. A clean copy of the prescribed drama text can be taken into the exam. Written exam: 2.5 hours. Component 2: Varieties in Language and Literature Methods of language and literature analysis are integrated into the activities assessed. Students study a wide range of non-fiction texts on a theme chosen by their teacher in preparation for responding to an unseen text. In addition two literary texts from the same chosen theme, with one compulsory prose fiction text. The themes are: Society and the Individual; Love and Loss; Encounters and Crossing Boundaries. The examination consists of: Section A: Unseen Prose Non-fiction Texts, comprising of one essay question on an unseen prose non-fiction extract. The unseen extract is linked to the studied theme. Section B: Prose Fiction and Other Genres, comprising one comparative essay question on one prose fiction anchor text and one other text from a theme. Open book. Clean copies of the prescribed texts can be taken into the exam. Written exam: 2.5 hours. Non-exam assessment: Investigating and Creating Texts Students will produce two assignments: Assignment 1: two pieces of original writing with one piece of fiction writing and one piece of creative non-fiction writing. Assignment 2: one analytical commentary reflecting on their studied texts and the pieces of writing they have produced. The total word count is 2500–3250 with 1500–2000 words for the original writing pieces and 1000–1250 for the commentary. A total of 60 marks are available with 36 marks for the original writing and 24 marks for the commentaries.
Minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above including Maths and English. Grade 5/5 or higher in English Language and Literature.
Assessment is by two exams worth 80% sat at the end of year 13 with a 20% NEA component (non-exam assessment).
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The Edexcel specification for A Level English Language and Literature encourages independent study of a range of texts designed to ensure the right balance and coverage of the two disciplines. This specification enables students to see how linguistic and literary methods are related and to explore these links in their work. Component 1: Voices in Speech and Writing Methods of language and literature analysis are integrated into the activities assessed. The examination consists of: Section A: Voices in the 20th and 21st century, comprising one comparative essay question on one unseen extract selected from 20th or 21st-century sources and one text from the anthology. Section B: Drama Texts, comprising of one extract-based essay question on the chosen drama text. Open book. A clean copy of the prescribed drama text can be taken into the exam. Written exam: 2.5 hours. Component 2: Varieties in Language and Literature Methods of language and literature analysis are integrated into the activities assessed. Students study a wide range of non-fiction texts on a theme chosen by their teacher in preparation for responding to an unseen text. In addition two literary texts from the same chosen theme, with one compulsory prose fiction text. The themes are: Society and the Individual; Love and Loss; Encounters and Crossing Boundaries. The examination consists of: Section A: Unseen Prose Non-fiction Texts, comprising of one essay question on an unseen prose non-fiction extract. The unseen extract is linked to the studied theme. Section B: Prose Fiction and Other Genres, comprising one comparative essay question on one prose fiction anchor text and one other text from a theme. Open book. Clean copies of the prescribed texts can be taken into the exam. Written exam: 2.5 hours. Non-exam assessment: Investigating and Creating Texts Students will produce two assignments: Assignment 1: two pieces of original writing with one piece of fiction writing and one piece of creative non-fiction writing. Assignment 2: one analytical commentary reflecting on their studied texts and the pieces of writing they have produced. The total word count is 2500–3250 with 1500–2000 words for the original writing pieces and 1000–1250 for the commentary. A total of 60 marks are available with 36 marks for the original writing and 24 marks for the commentaries.
Minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above including Maths and English. Grade 5/5 or higher in English Language and Literature.
Assessment is by two exams worth 80% sat at the end of year 13 with a 20% NEA component (non-exam assessment).