Component 1: Voices in Speech and Writing; an Anthology. Comparing Voices
Students study a prescribed anthology of twenty short non-fiction texts. They compare one of their twenty short studied non-fiction texts with an unseen non-fiction text, both of which are printed on the exam paper. 1 practice exam question in Spring Term trial exams; 1 further in Summer Term trial exams. Practice questions and essay exercises in lessons throughout course.
Component 1: Voices in Speech and Writing. Drama Texts
Students study a prescribed drama text. This is an open book exam; students are provided with ‘clean copies’ in all assessments. In addition to the evaluative literary and linguistic skills, study also focuses on how the texts engage with the social, personal, literary and political issues raised in the late Twentieth Century and today. 1 practice exam question in Spring Term trial exams; 1 further in Summer Term trial exams. Practice questions and essay exercises in lessons throughout course.
Component 2: Varieties in Language and Literature; prose fiction and other genres. Crossing Boundaries
Students study one of their two comparative fiction texts from the ‘Crossing Boundaries’ section of this exam in Year 12. This is an open book exam; students are provided with ‘clean copies’ in all assessments. In addition to the evaluative literary and linguistic skills, study also focuses on how the texts engage with the social, personal, literary and political issues raised in the late Twentieth Century and today. 3 adapted practice exam questions are completed in summer term, in preparation for the comparative skills in Year 13.
Component 2: Varieties in Language and Literature; prose fiction and other genres. Crossing Boundaries
Students analyse an unseen non-fiction text applying literary and linguistic terminology when analysing and evaluating the writer’s methods. Practice questions and essay exercises in lessons throughout course.
Non-examination assessment
There are no prescribed texts here; students are offered a free choice of one fiction and one non-fiction text. Students are welcome to draw on texts named elsewhere in the specification which have not been selected by the centre for the external assessments. Students write their own a short story, a non-fiction article and a commentary on the linguistic and literary techniques they have crafted for these creative pieces. The NEA begins in the final half term of Year 12 and is completed by the end of the winter term of Year 13. Students apply concepts and methods from integrated linguistic and literary study, using associated terminology and coherent written expression. They analyse ways in which meanings are shaped, demonstrating the significance and influence of the contexts in which texts are produced and received. Students explore connections across texts, demonstrating expertise and creativity in the use of English to communicate in different ways.