Visit our aas level english language and literature emc subject webpage to access the specification, specimen assessment materials and a wide range of free support materials, from teacher guides to delivery guides, lesson elements, practical activities. Part 1 introduces students to the basics of poetry, prose and drama through a wide variety of international texts. This literature student book develops the key skills that students will be assessed on in the ocr gcse english literature qualification. Structured around the exam components, the book offers comprehensive support for tackling modern prose and drama texts. Newstyle gcses in english language, english literature. Gcse english literature syllabuses in 2000 and 2007 conformed to the 1995 and 2002 national subject criteria respectively. Students will have the opportunity to discuss, explore and analyse the poem before completing a written analysis. With this, we have compiled a list of the poems that are studied by students on different gcse and a level courses.
Literature, i taught english literature a level at an academy in kent. Prose openbook, clean copy one question from a choice of two, presented in two parts, based on the reading of a prose fiction text from a prescribed. This extensively revised anthology makes available the most important poetry and prose from the period between the accession of henry viii in 1509 and the english revolution of 1640. In their first year, students will explore the three genres of drama, prose, and poetry in the genres of either tragedy or comedy. Both exams are closed book which means that students will need to learn quotations as they will not be allowed to refer to set texts in the exam. It consists of two equally weighted sections, which together comprise 32% of the total a level. Ocr english literature coursework guidance booklet, find your course or resource by. Ocr english literature coursework guidance booklet, find your. According to cuthbert, who was a monk at jarrow, bede at the time. Anthology poetry for ocr 2015 onwards 15 anthology poetry for wjec eduqas 2015 onwards 30 aqa as and a level anthology. Year 11 looking forward ocr literature and language ht1. Prose and poetry of england, including a history of english literature by h.
Our new gcse in english literature is underpinned by a skillsbased approach to help students read and engage critically with a wide range of literature. This guidance is provided in addition to the specification to support teachers in understanding the detail necessary to. Other 7th and 8thcentury prose, similarly practical in character, includes more laws, wills, and charters. Content overview students study a minimum of four texts, including at least one example of each of the genres of prose, poetry and drama, to develop their ability to analyse and evaluate literary texts across a variety of genres and periods. This guide focuses on the poems of christina rossetti listed for study in section 2, component 01. Modern prose and drama, 19th century fiction, shakepeare and poetry. This lesson pack explores the poem phrase book by jo shapcott from the ocr conflict anthology. Here you will find ocr a level english literature past papers and mark schemes to help. Gcse english literature 9 1 j352 teaching from 2015. Paper 1 assesses students knowledge of a modern prose or drama text and of a 19th century novel. Dent, are listed under prose and poetry for canadians.
The pearson edexcel level 3 advanced gce in english literature is designed for use in schools and colleges. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ocr gcse english literature student book by stephen lucas. In common with as paper 2, section a the language of prose, and a level paper 3, section a reading as a writer, writing as a reader, this paper requires the students to think about how the texts are constructed.
This guide will focus upon the american literature 18801940 topic area listed for study as part of the a level comparative and contextual study component 02. As english literature unseen prose ocr english teaching. Students are encouraged to articulate fresh, individual and justified responses to texts from a variety of genres, periods and cultures. See more ideas about a level english literature, literature and english literature. Ward mcgraw 12 intensive studies to accompany prose and poetry of england, grade 12 book 1 by h. Anthology poetry for edexcel igcse english literature 2016 1 anthology poetry for ocr 2015 onwards 15 anthology poetry for wjec eduqas 2015 onwards 30. Structured around the exam components, the book offers comprehensive support for tackling modern prose and drama texts, 19th century fiction, shakepeare and poetry. The ocr specification is designed to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills established in gcse english, gcse english literature and in the national curriculum programmes of study for key stages 3 and 4.
Gcse english literature past papers ocr maths made easy. Wjec eduqas gcse english literature post1914 prose and drama. Ocr gcse english literature revision the ocr english literature gcse consists of two written papers that are equally weighted. Gcse english literature papers from 2015 onwards compared by nate page 3 ocr component 1 paper 1 component 2 paper 2 exploring modern and literary heritage texts 80 marks 50% of qualification 2 hour written paper closed book section a. Features provides skillsled support for all aspects of the ocr gcse literature exam. No textbooks or sources of information are allowed in the examination room. The book provides a thorough preparation for students of all abilities for each component of the gcse course.
Comparing poetry part 1 alevel english literature aqa. Responding to the broadening of the canon in recent years, it balances the work of familiar renaissance figures with important texts by women writers, supported by. Poetry and prose closed text examination this is a twohour examination, divided into section a poetry and section b prose. Here you will find ocr a level english language past papers and mark schemes to. They are designed to be used throughout the learning process right from pre class preparation all the way through to exams. A level english literature revision scool, the revision. A level paper 2, section b the language of poetry and plays component 02, the language of poetry and plays, is assessed by a twohour, closed text examination. A selection of poetry since 1789, including romantic poetry. Delivery guide for ocr asa level english language and. Thus they tackle ao1 articulating personal, creative and informed ideas ao4 comparisons between texts. The a level course has been carefully selected to include a range of inspiring and exciting texts.
This coursebook helps inspire a love of literature in english and builds greater confidence in analysing and writing about texts. This component is assessed externally by written examination and carries a total of 60 marks 40% of the marks for a level. It is part of a suite of gce qualifications offered by pearson. At both as and a level, this examined component asks students to analyse the use and impact of poetic and stylistic techniques, demonstrating how meaning and effects are created. Guides and question banks covering hamlet, king lear, wuthering heights and all core english literature alevel topics. Literary heritage prose and contemporary poetry answer booklet. Confessions of an english opiumeater, on the knocking at the gate in macbeth, levana and our ladies of sorrow, 735 the literature of knowledge and the literature of power, 740 percy bysshe shelley a defence of poetry, 744 john keats letters, 762 to benjamin bailey nov. So why choose ocrs english language and literature.
Unit a66402 literary heritage prose and contemporary poetry higher download paper download mark scheme june 2015 ocr gcse english literature past papers j360. Unit a66401 literary heritage prose and contemporary poetry foundation. This lesson will develop analysis skills explicitly linked to the assessment objectives. Gcse english literature papers from 2015 onwards compared by nate page 4 ocr component 1 paper 1 component 2 paper 2 section b. Delivery guide for ocr asa level english literature. Asa level gce ocr asa level english language and literature. Alevel english literature oxford sixth form college.
The catholic school versions are listed separately, under prose and poetry series. Modern prose or drama 40 marks 25% one text to be chosen from. Prose open book, clean copy one question from a choice of two, presented in two parts, based on the reading of a prose fiction text from a prescribed. The earliest english prose work, the law code of king aethelberht i of kent, was written within a few years of the arrival in england 597 of st.
Ocr english literature gcse audio study guides our ocr english literature tutorial series for gcse have been designed to accelerate learning in a fun, informative and easily accessible way. This guide focuses on the play private lives by noel coward, listed for study in as english literature component 02, section 1. Ocr english language and literature anthology as the. English literature, at gcse level, with ocr as the examining body requires students to study poems from a poetry anthology named towards a world unknown. Researchers used computer processing of digital images of 5,000 exam scripts from a 45minute ocr gcse english literature exam in 2014 to look at the link between word counts and grades achieved.
Students must complete both components 01 and 02 to be awarded the ocr as level in english literature. Modern prose and drama, 19th century fiction, shakepeare and poetry develops the skills on which students will be assessed in their exams in the context of the requirements of the specification. Highly recommended for academic literature students or simply for those who appreciate some of the very best poetry ever written. English literature gcse ocr passionate for artistry. Poetry and prose 30% of a level written paper 2 hours 120 marks.
Ocr english language and literature anthology as watch. Conflict anthology for grades 91 plus unseen poetry advice by bird, emily, thomas, jeff isbn. Ocr gcse english literature student book paperback april 1, 2016. Both exams are closedbook which means that students will need to learn quotations as they will not be allowed to refer to set texts in the exam. You may enrol on the two courses together, or as separate courses. Anthology poetry for ocr 2015 onwards teachit english.
The requirements for the gcse english literature programme of study changed in 2015. Cambridge igcse literature in english 0992 poetry and prose. Thomas more series 1940s and 50s hardcovers, and st. Poetry open book, clean copy one question from a choice of two based on the wjec english language and literature pre 1914 poetry anthology plus an unseen text published post1914. Advanced subsidiary gce english literature f661 poetry and prose 18001945 closed text this is a closed text examination. Poetry openbook, clean copy one question from a choice of two based on the wjec english language and literature pre 1914 poetry anthology plus an unseen text published post1914. At hnsf i have run a range of reading initiatives and book groups to bring a love of literature to all students. In the first activity in this section students will look at shaun tans graphic book the arrival, and identify the key ideas that appear in immigrant experience literature and then consider how these tropes are subverted in their set text.
Ocr alevel english literature past papers revision world. These are other ways to describe how the book feels thats a good way to think about that. Instructions to candidates write your name clearly in capital letters, your centre number and candidate number in the spaces. Lost english literature gcse aqa poetry anthology power and the people aqa. Aqab alevel english literature is taught within the twoyear and fiveterm alevel programmes. From the tudors to tom hardys tess, or from the wars of the roses to wuthering heights, feel free to browse through my musings to pick up extra ideas and points for discussion. Ocr gcse english literature exams past papers and marking schemes. Ocr and aqa to announce they would not offer the new gcses there.
Ocr asa level english language and literature emc seamus heaney poetry. Unit a66401 literary heritage prose and contemporary poetry foundation download paper download mark scheme. As level unit 1 shakespeare and poetry pre1900 h07201. The latin literature courses poetry and prose are 35week tutored email correspondence courses. Ocr a level english literature h472 drama and poetry pre1900. A little blog to go off on tangents within the worlds of history and literature that interest me.
English literature two weeks without a teacher to memorise and revise 15 poems. Here you will find all relevant titles for each exam board. I personally preferred this book to duncan wus romanticism anthology even though it is more pricey if you buy it brand new. Past papers, mark schemes and examiners reports for ocr a level english literature. Maths revision cards gcse maths books numerical reasoning tests maths genie. Please use the menu on the left for more details, or read on below for an overview. They will develop skills in how to critically read and evaluate literature, as well as articulating informed, independent responses to texts. Ocr gcse english literature past papers revision world.
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