English Language and Literature

Assessment

Unit 1: Voices in Speech and Writing Written exam -2 hours 30 minutes 50 marks 40% of A level Unit 2: Varieties in Language and Literature Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 50 marks 40% of A level Unit 3: Coursework: Investigating and Creating Texts Students produce two assignments: Two pieces of original writing: one piece of fiction and one piece of creative non-fiction One analytical commentary reflecting on their studied texts and the pieces of writing they have produced Advisory word count is 2500 -3000 words in total 20% of A level