English Literature

Assessment

Unit 1 Examination in June in Year 13. One closed book exam, lasting two hours and thirty minutes. The paper is in three sections and students answer one question in each section. All three texts will be covered. 40% of A Level. Unit 2 Examination in June in Year 13. One open book exam, lasting three hours. The paper is in three sections and candidates answer one question from each section. This includes the study of an unseen extract. All three texts will be covered. 40% of total A Level. Unit 3 Non-exam assessment written across Years 12 and 13. Recommendation for mark submitted to the exam board in May of Year 13. Minimum of two texts for study linking to an aspect of the Critical Anthology. A portfolio of two written essays (one may be re-creative). 20% of A Level.