What texts are included in the literature papers ? Flashcards
What’s assessed in paper 1 ?
Shakespeare plays and a 19th century novel.
What Shakespeare play have we studied ?
Romeo and Juliet.
What 19th century novel have we studied ?
The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.
How long is the paper 1 written exam ?
1 hour and 45 minutes
How many marks is paper 1 worth ?
64 marks - 40% of the literature GCSE grade.
What is required for the Shakespeare question ?
Answer one question - about an extract from the play and then the play as a whole.
What is required for the 19th century novel question ?
Answer one question - about an extract from the novel and then the novel as a whole.
What’s assessed in paper 2 ?
Modern prose or drama text, poetry anthology, and unseen poetry.
What modern prose/drama text have we studied ?
An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley.
What poetry anthology have we studied ?
The power and conflict poem cluster.
How long is the paper 2 written exam ?
2 hours and 15 minutes
How many marks is paper 2 worth ?
96 marks - 60% of the literature GCSE grade.
