English
Details of the Examination Specification
Cambridge IGCSE:
0500 First Language English Language
WJEC Eduqas GCSE:
C720QS English Literature
These are 2 separate GCSEs.
English KS4 Options.mp4Subject Content
English Language
Directed Writing
Analysis of Writers’ Language Use
Summary Skills
Writing to narrate or describe
Writing to argue or persuade
English Literature
Study of Unseen Poetry for analysis and comparison
Study of the Poetry Anthology for analysis and comparison
Study of the Shakespearean Drama Text ‘Macbeth’
Study of the 19th Century Prose Text ‘Jekyll and Hyde’
Study of the Post 1914 Drama Text ‘An Inspector Calls’
Resources
Students will be provided with copies of Literature texts for teaching. Should they wish to annotate copies they should buy their own.
Past papers or specimen papers can be found at:
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/english-literature-gcse/#tab_pastpapers
Learner guides are available on www.cgp.books.co.uk
Students are expected to bring writing equipment to all lessons.
How is the Course Assessed?
0500 English Language
Paper 1: Reading (50%) - 2 hours
Paper 2: Directed Writing and Composition (50%) - 2 hours
English Literature
Paper 1: Shakespeare and Poetry – 2 hours
Paper 2: Post 1914 Drama, 19th Century Prose, Unseen Poetry – 2hrs 30 mins
What is Expected of the Student?
Good attendance in order to prepare for examination knowledge and skills
A willingness to think independently about the texts studied and to arrive at their own conclusions
Commitment to completing homework to embed knowledge
An ability to express their ideas in clear, written English
To prepare conscientiously for the examinations, including working on individual weaknesses in accuracy
Additional Information:
All students are entered into both qualifications, however a small minority may be offered a Language only route in the Easter Term of 2024.