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 * __OCR GCSE Literature Assessment__**


 * __Examinations (70%)__**

You will have to sit **two exams** to complete your English Literature GCSE course. These 2 exams are very different. The first exam will ask you to respond to a Shakespeare text and will last 45 minutes - you will need to answer only **ONE** question. This exam is worth 20% of your assessment.

The second exam will test you on Pre-1914 Poetry and Kate Chopin short stories and will last **1hour and 45 minutes.** You will have to answer **ONE** poetry question and **ONE** Chopin question. This exam is worth 50% of your overall grade.


 * __Unit__ || __Option__ || __Format__ || __Title__ || __Weighting__ ||
 * 5 || 2445 || Drama Pre-1914 || Exam - 45 mins || 20% ||
 * 6 || 2446 || Poetry and Prose Pre-1914 || Exam - 1h 30 mins || 50% ||
 * 7 || 2447 || Post-1914 Texts || Coursework || 30% ||

**Coursework** **__(30%)__**

Your coursework is based on Post-1914 texts. Coursework is an extremely important part of the Literature syllabus, **making up 30% of pupils' final grade**. In the English department, we aim to provide **outstanding support**, not only within school in the shape of **extra-curricular coursework support lessons** but also in an **out-of-school** context too, enabling 100% coursework completion and submission.

Pupils will need to complete **THREE** tasks for their Literature coursework portfolio which is worth **30%** of their overall grade. These three tasks are: an essay discussing two of the 'Opening Worlds' short stories from different cultures, a drama-focused piece from Arthur Miller's 'Death of A Salesman' and 2 commentaries on different Post-1914 poems from the 'Opening Lines' anthology.

This 'wiki' site enables the department and pupils to post downloadable notes and resources to ensure that all pupils have independent opportunities to complete ALL coursework on time and to the best of their ability.


 * __English Pupil Calendar__**

This calendar will help pupils from different groups to know when their coursework deadlines are. Click on the [|English Pupil Calendar] to make sure you get yours in on time.

Pupils must have a complete portfolio of English Literature coursework consisting of:

Opening Worlds Essay (Poverty in "The Red Ball" and "Pieces Of Silver") 10%

Death Of A Salesman 10%

2 x Commentaries on Post-1914 Poetry 10%

Click on each link above to find out **what you have to do**, **how you will be assessed** and to gain **valuable notes/resources to help** you complete your coursework on time!
 * [[image:39.jpg caption="Ismith Khan, author of 'The Red Ball'"]] ||