AO2: Analyse the language, form and structure used by a writer to create meanings and effects, using relevant subject terminology where appropriate.

AO3: Show understanding of the relationships between texts and the contexts in which they were written.

AO4: Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation.

• Section A: Shakespeare- Macbeth (34 marks, 21.25% of GCSE)
• Section B: Nineteenth Century Novel – A Christmas Carol (30 marks 18.75% of GCSE)
• Assessed: written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes (total 64 marks, 50% of GCSE)  

Paper 2

• Section A: Modern Texts: An Inspector Calls (34 marks, 21.25% of GCSE)
• Section B: Writing: Studied Poetry– Power and Conflict (30 marks, 18.75% of GCSE)
• Section Ci: Response to an unseen poem: (24 marks, 15% of GCSE)
• Section Cii: Comparative response to unseen poems: (8 marks, 5% of GCSE)
• Assessed: written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes (total 96 marks, 50% of GCSE)

Reading, writing, analytical skill, perception and attention to detail, creativity, well developed vocabulary, accurate application of spelling, punctuation and grammar.

• A Level English/English LiteratureMediaDrama/theatre studies
• Pairs well with History and humanities subjects.

• English teacher
• Writer
• Journalism
• Administration/office
• LibrarianEditor
• Copywriter
• Advertising/marketing
• Any role which requires good skills of communication, written and spoken