Language Paper 1 is divided into two sections - Section A and Section B. You will have 1 hour 45 minutes to complete this exam.

You will read an extract from some unseen 19th century fiction. (10-15 minutes)

The questions follow the below format. Timing guidance is in italics:

SECTION A
Q1) List four things [4 marks] (5 mins)
Q2) Language analysis [8 marks] (10 mins)
Q3) Identify structural features [8 marks] (10 mins)
Q4) You will be given a statement - to what extent do you agree? Analyse the interpretation and the writer's methods [20 marks] (20 mins)

SECTION B
Write a description suggested by a picture or write a story or opening to a story [40 marks] (5 mins planning, 35 minutes writing, 5 minutes checking and editing)

Language Paper 2 is divided into two sections - Section A and Section B. You will have 1 hour 45 minutes to complete this exam.

You will read two non-fiction texts, one from 20th century and another from 21st century. (10-15 minutes)

The questions follow the below format. Timing guidance is in italics:

SECTION A
Q1) Identify four true statements [4 marks] (5 mins)
Q2) Summarise the similiarities or differences [8 marks] (10 mins)
Q3) How does the writer use language? [12 marks] (15 mins)
Q4) Compare how the writers convey/present/describe [16 marks] (20 mins)

SECTION B
Write to share an opinion/argue/persuade/explain  [40 marks] (5 mins planning, 35 minutes writing, 5 minutes checking and editing). This could be an article, speech, letter, text for a leaflet, or an essay. 

Literature Paper 1

 1 Hour 45 Minutes

In this paper, you will be given an extract from 'Macbeth' and 'A Christmas Carol'. You will be given a question exploring the presentation of a theme and/or character.  You must analyse both the language in the extract and quotations from the whole text.

Exam Skills
Every paragraph must include: an interpretation of the question; quotations; analysis of language and structural techniques; references to context; and an exploration of the writer's message.

The questions

1. You will answer one question on Macbeth. [30 + 4 marks]  (50 minutes)
   
   Four marks will be for spelling, vocabulary and grammar. Starting with the extract, you answer the question before covering the text as a whole in your response.
   
   

2. You will answer one question on A Christmas Carol [30 marks]  (50 minutes)
   
   The structure for this question will be the same as Macbeth. Answer the question, starting with the extract before covering the text as a whole. 

Literature Paper 2 

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Exam Skills

Every analytical paragraph must include: an interpretation of the question; quotations; analysis of language and structural techniques; references to context; and an exploration of the writer's message. Remember for 'An Inspector Calls' there will be no extract so you need to memorise quotations.

In the 'Power and Conflict' question there will only be one poem written out, so you must memorise quotations from every poem. One of the different skills in the 'Power and Conflict' poetry questions is: comparison. You must create a close comparison between the poems in every point or interpretation you make. Every paragraph should aim to include: a comparison between the two poems; quotations from both poems; analysis of language; form and structure within both poems; the writer's message; and links to context.

There are also unseen poems in this question. Your ability to make interpretations and analysis language of unseen quotations will also be tested. 

Section A Questions - 'An Inspector Calls'

1. You will answer one question about An Inspector Calls [30 + 4 marks] (45 minutes)
   
   Four marks will be given for spelling, vocabulary and grammar. You will be given the choice of two questions usually divided between a theme and a character. Pick one question and answer the question based on moments throughout the play. There will be NO EXTRACT so you must memorise quotations to analyse. You need to analyse language techniques, structure, context and the writer's message in every paragraph

Section B Questions - 'Power and Conflict Anthology' (Poetry)

1. You will answer one question about the Power and Conflict Anthology [30 marks] (45 Minutes)
   
   You will be given one poem from the 'Power and Conflict Anthology' and you will be asked to compare it to another poem from your memory based on the statement in the question. Decide ONE poem you could compare it to and analyse different interpretrations. Each interpretation you make needs to be a comparison between the two poems based on the statement or theme in the question. You must include quotations and analyse language, form, structure and context within your responses.
   
   

Section C Questions - Unseen Poetry

1. Part 1 - You will answer a question on an unseen poem [24 + 4 marks] (30 minutes)
   
   You will be given one poem you have never seen before. You must analyse how the form, language techniques and structural devices are used to present the idea in the statement. You need to analyse how the message of the poem is used to present different ideas related to the question. 
   
   

2. Part 2 - You will answer one question comparing the first unseen poem with a second unseen poem [8 marks] (10 minutes)
   
   You will be given another unseen poem. You must compare the idea in the statement between both poems. You need to make a comparison between how form, structural devices and language techniques are used in similar or different ways in the poem, using quotations as references.