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iyerm | Friday November 13, 2015

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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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