English Language and Literature is ideal for students who have a love for exploring a wide range of texts and passion for the nuances of the English language. Paper 1: Telling Stories (40%) Place, point of view, genre and theme are explored through a variety of fiction, non-fiction and poetic texts Paper 2: Exploring Conflict (40%) Conflict and the individual’s role in society are explored through fiction prose and drama through analysis and creative writing Non-Examined Assessment: Making Connection (20%) An independent investigation making connections and exploring techniques or themes between literary and non-literary texts