Introduction

Unit 1 – Context and meaning (Single 30% / Double 15%) Examination 

Section A:  Questions requiring objective responses, short and restricted responses based on one poem from the WJEC Anthology and one unseen poem.
Section B: Extended response question (one from a choice of two) – creative literary or non-fiction writing. 

Unit 2 – Belonging (Single 20% / Double 10%) NEA 

Task 1: Written essay on the theme of belonging based on study of a prose text. Learners will use a range of linguistic and literary approaches to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the whole text. 

Task 2: An individually researched oral presentation linked to their understanding of Belonging for Task 1. The presentation should be linked to a theme, issue, representation or relationship that interests them from the studied prose text. 

Unit 3 – Influence and power (Single 20% / Double 10%) NEA 

Task 1 : Questions requiring objective responses, short and restricted responses based on one poem from the WJEC Anthology and one unseen poem in a group discussion. 

Task 2 : Extended response question (one from a choice of two) – creative literary or non-fiction writing. 

Unit 4a/4b - Motivations (Single 4a 30% / Double 4b 20%) Examination 

Section A: Cwestiynau sy'n gofyn am ymatebion gwrthrychol, ymatebion byr ac estynedig yn seiliedig ar y testun a ddewiswyd i'w astudio.  Questions requiring objective responses, short and extended responses based on the text selected for study. 

Section B: Cwestiwn ymateb estynedig (un o ddewis o ddau), ysgrifennu llenyddol creadigol.  Extended response question (one from a choice of two), creative literary writing. 

Uned 5 / Unit 5 – Continuity and change – Shakespeare and discussion (Double 20%) ADY / NEA 

Tasg 1: Ymateb estynedig yn seiliedig ar astudiaeth o ddrama gyfan gan Shakespeare.  Extended response based on the study of a whole play by Shakespeare. 

Tasg 2: Trafodaeth mewn parau yn seiliedig ar astudiaeth o un gerdd 1600-1900 o Flodeugerdd CBAC ac o leiaf un gerdd arall yn gysylltiedig â thema benodol. Paired discussion based on the study of one 1600-1900 poem from the WJEC Anthology and at least one more poem linked by a designated theme. 

Uned 6 / Unit 6 – Connections written examination (Double 25%) Arholiad / Examination 

Adran A: cwestiynau sy'n gofyn am ymatebion gwrthrychol, ymatebion byr ac estynedig yn seiliedig ar ddau destun o flodeugerdd ffeithiol CBAC ac un testun nas gwelwyd.  Questions requiring objective responses, short and extended responses based on two texts from the WJEC non-fiction anthology and one unseen text. 

Adran B: Cwestiwn ymateb estynedig (dewis un o ddau), ysgrifennu ffeithiol.  Extended response question (choice of one from two), non-fiction writing. 

Unit 1 – Context and meaning (Single 30% / Double 15%) 

Exam – 1.5 hours (Summer 2026) 60 marks 

Unit 2 – Belonging (Single 20% / Double 10%) 

Non-examination assessment (60 marks) 

Unit 3 – Influence and power (Single 20% / Double 10%) 

Non-examination assessment (50 marks)  

Unit 4a/4b - Motivations (Single 4a 30% / Double 4b 20%) 

Exam – 1.5 awr (Haf / Summer 2027) (60 marks) 

Unit 5 – Continuity and change – Shakespeare and discussion (Double 20%) 

Non-examination assessment (60 marks) 

Unit 6 – Connections written examination (Double 25%)