Give your reading a clear and convincing argument.
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| Assessment | Time | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Drama | 2 hours 15 minutes | 30% |
| Prose | 1 hour 15 minutes | 20% |
| Poetry | 2 hours 15 minutes | 30% |
| Coursework | Non-exam assessment | 20% |
Drama as performance
Consider how a scene works for an audience. Explore entrances, silence or a shift in power alongside the language.
Comparison with a purpose
Choose a meaningful connection between the novels and explain what their differences reveal. Avoid writing two separate mini-essays.
Poetry beyond feature spotting
Follow the movement of a poem. Connect a pattern of language or a structural turn to your interpretation of the whole.
Open book still needs preparation
The written papers permit clean copies of the relevant texts under the specification rules. Familiarity with the works helps you select evidence efficiently. Check permitted materials with your centre rather than assuming your annotated classroom copy is allowed.
Yes. Start with situation and tone, notice a change, then test an interpretation against the poem. You can also practise selecting useful points of comparison.
Assessed work must remain yours. Discuss your centre’s rules before receiving outside help. Tuition can develop general critical reading and writing skills without rewriting your submission.
Bring your text list and a marked essay to a free 15-minute introduction. Discuss whether your priority is ideas, structure or close analysis.
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