Edexcel GCSE Eng Lit Component 2: Poetry Anthology Relationships Collection
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Qualification Aims and Objectives
The aims and objectives of the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/ Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in English Literature are to enable students to:
- Read a wide range of classic literature fluently and with good understanding, and make connections across their reading;
- read in depth, critically and evaluatively, so that they are able to discuss and explain their understanding and ideas;
- develop the habit of reading widely and often;
- appreciate the depth and power of the English literary heritage;
- write accurately, effectively and analytically about their reading, using Standard English;
- acquire and use a wide vocabulary, including grammatical terminology, and other literary and linguistic terms they need to criticise and analyse what they read.
How it’s Assessed
Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature (1 hour 45 minutes)
- Section A - Shakespeare: a two-part question, with the first task focused on an extract of approximately 30 lines. The second task is focused on how a theme reflected in the extract is explored elsewhere in the play.
- Assessment Objectives covered…
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