Course: GCE A2 English Language and Literature
Exam board: Edexcel
Course code: 9EL01
Unit 3: Exam (6EL03)
- 60% of A2; 30% of overall grade
- One exam paper only, taken in June
- Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Section A: Unprepared Prose (40 marks)
- Section B: All My Sons / A Doll's House essay (60 marks)
Unit 4: Coursework (6EL04)
- 40% of A2; 20% of overall grade
- Two pieces of original writing (combined length between 2500 and 3000 words)
- One commentary, discussing both pieces of original writing (1000 words)
Recommended reading
 Edexcel A2 English Language and Literature Student BookA text book from the people who set and mark the exam; has proven very effective for students who like independent study, especially as exam preparation. (Copies available in the college library.) |
 Working With TextsAn excellent introduction to studying language, full or interesting ideas, texts and activities; latest version of an old teachers' favourite. (Copies available in the college library.) |
