English Literature

Assessment

How will I be assessed? A Level English Literature has four assessment components: three externally assessed written examinations and one internally assessed non-examination assessment (NEA). In more detail: Component 1: Drama, focusing on one Shakespeare play and one other play. 2 hours 15 (30% of the A Level). Component 2: Prose, focusing on one pre-1900 fiction text plus another work of fiction. 1 hour 15 (20% of the A Level) Component 3: Poetry, focusing on specified pre- and post-1900 poetry. 2 hours 15 (30% of the A Level) NEA: One extended comparative essay referring to two texts of your choice (approx. 2500-3000 words). (20% of the A Level)