Last year, lots of students struggled with gcse english literature as it was a. Priestley animal farm george orwell anita and me meera syal. Sep 14, 2017 last year, lots of students struggled with gcse english literature as it was a closed book exam. Changing the gcse english literature exam from closed to open book march 2018 the petitions committee schedules a debate on changing the gcse english literature exam from closed book to open book after an epetition on. Last year, lots of students struggled with gcse english literature as it was a closed book exam. Great condition however some questions have been answered hence the cheaper price. There was an issue with one section of an igcse english literature paper sat by one. Gcse english literature specification at a glance aqa.
Unlike maths or science, there is not a simple right answer. Studying english at the open university is an exciting way to expand your skills and knowledge. Read online english literature gcse oxford open learning book pdf free download link book now. For as and alevel, well automatically send clean copies of the anthologies for these open book exams based on your schoolcollege entries. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. More information about all of our qualifications c an be found on our edexcel. Petition reconsider the changes to english literature gcse. Here you can order bestselling gcse english books, essential help away from your computer. Collins aqa gcse english language and english literature aqa gcse english language and english literature. A large number of higher education courses including teacher training require english gcse to grade c or better, so that. Information about the new edexcel gcse english literature 91 from 2015 for students and teachers, including the draft specification and other key documents. Shakespeares twelfth night, shelleys frankenstein, poetry, j.
How to get an a9 in english literature gcse and a level. A mixture would be good but overall it doesnt make a. Browse cgps 91 gcse english books, covering edexcel, aqa, wjec eduqas and more. Collins gcse english language and english literature for aqa.
With gcses coming up there are many stressed students trying to memorise quotes from 3 books and 15 poems needed for their english. English online tutoring tutorhub provides english online tutoring and homework help. I find it most interesting to learn about authors through their own pieces it is after all their own personal commentary on certain issues in society or moral values. Alevel as and a2 english revision section looking at prose and studying a novel. Change the gcse english literature exam from closed book to.
Mar 24, 2018 english literature is one of my top three favourite subjects at gcse, despite the lengthy papers and questions. A mixture would be good but overall it doesnt make a difference. Revising for gcse english literature can be challenging because you never quite know what youre going to be asked. Petition change the gcse english literature exam from closed book to open book. Interactive online resources and study methods are a great way of testing yourself, while getting the feedback you need to see your own progress. Apr 06, 2017 the petition to authorise open book exams reads as follows. A christmas carol charles dickens a kestrel for a knave barry hines an inspector calls j. Even in my drama and poetry exam i remember learning quotes because you dont want to be wasting valuable time in the exam flicking through the play looking for evidence.
Last month education secretary michael gove announced plans to make significant changes to english lessons. The petition to authorise open book exams reads as follows. The core student book introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and skills required for both gcses, before showing students how to combine and apply them to english language and english literature tasks. Coteachability across gcse english language and gcse english literature with supporting coteachability resource. The new english literature gcse encourages pupils to read a wide range of classic literature, including 19th century novels, shakespeare and the romantic poets. Authorise open book examinations for gcse english literature. Gcse english revision english language and literature books. Darragh, phil, darragh, sarah, gould, mike, heathcote, jo. Mark scheme as english literature a 77112 june 2018 4 paper 2 mark scheme welcome to this mark scheme which is designed to help you deliver fair and accurate assessment. Study towards the qualification from the comfort of your own home. As well as providing an excellent knowledge base in english language, the gcse english course is ideal for. These syllabuses replace cambridge igcse literature english 0486 from 2020 onward. Ah yes, the question which haunted my years of study, particularly during gcse and a levels. The poetry selection has to include no fewer than 15 poems by at least five different poets, including the romantic poets, and a minimum of 300 lines of poetry.
The wjec a level english literature drama section of the exam is closed book. Our gcse english literature specification should encourage learners to be inspired, moved and changed by following a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. Thats how it was for a level english lit but didnt think it would happen for gcses as well. A gcse in english language is a basic requirement for most employers and education institutes. One petition, which already has more than 71,000 signatures, has called for gcse students to be allowed a formula sheet in their maths exams.
Whichever play you are studying for gcse english literature, you will be expected to show the examiner that you can. Dec 06, 2015 on this page you can read or download miracle english literature book pdf download in pdf format. Collins gcse 91 revision aqa gcse 91 english language. Whichever play you are studying for gcse english literature you will be expected to show the examiner that you can. And the second petition, which has attracted more than 60,000 signatures, says the government should authorise open book examinations for the english literature gcse.
Sample exam question sample exam question ccea gcse. A gcse in english literature enables you to explore and understand more about classic english literature through studying and analysing a number of classic texts. How you approach your revision can be the key to success over the last couple of weeks we have received many enquiries from parents asking us how students should approach i gcse english literature revision. I do think its a bit ridiculous especially for larger books but it can work if in the marking criteria they dont really require you to have memorised all the bloody quotes. The course is ideal preparation for english literature a level and other essaybased subjects in the specialists. Alevel and gcse english literature revision section of revision world. Epetition 172405 relating to gcse english literature. The new aqa gcse english literature 8702 will prepare students for exams from june 2020.
Gcse english language paper 2 resource petition to. Study a range of classic english texts develop planning and research skills find. Gcse english literature exams mr virendra sharma in the chair. The debate on the reformed english literature gcse which is being taken for the first time this summer will take place in parliament later this month. Students are given a range of choices for creative prose writing. Gcse english literature distance learning oxford open. Mixing up how you revise can be a useful way of keeping things interesting. Advanced student book collins gcse english language and english literature for aqa 9780007596805. Petition calling for openbook examinations for new gcse english literature attracted almost 10 signatures. Getting started pearson dexcel international gcs nglish literature issue 1 may 2016 3 pearson ducation limited 2016 key features of the qualification through study of the international gcse in english literature students will be enabled to. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. How can they expect us to remember quotes from 15 poems, plus how to analyse them, plus remembering the whole plot, themes, characters and quotes from another book. Changing the gcse english literature exam from closed to open. Gcse english literature for aqa romeo and juliet student book gcse english literature aqa chris sutcliffe, bernard ward, peter thomas on.
Mps to debate whether texts should be taken into gcse. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. Pupils studying for their gcse english literature delve into amazing works by shakespeare, 19th century novelists, and british writers of modern prose and drama. It is your responsibility to find an exam centre and we recommend you book your exams 6 months prior to the date of exams exams are not included in the course fees. The new structure of the gcse english literature closed book exams raises issues for students and teachers. Mar, 2018 changing the gcse english literature exam from closed to open book march 2018 the petitions committee schedules a debate on changing the gcse english literature exam from closed book to open book after an epetition on petition. To achieve a gcse in english literature you will be assessed across all units. Either way, you will need to read the text and different summaries of the storyline so you know the plot in depth. Changing the gcse english literature exam from closed to.
Edexcel gcse english literature 91 from 2015 pearson. New grade 91 gcse english literature aqa unseen poetry guide book 1 cgp gcse english 91 revision by cgp books 4. It should extend learners interest in, and enthusiasm for, literature as they develop an understanding of the ways in which literature is rich and influential. All assessments are closed book any stimulus materials required will be provided as part of the assessment. Recommended reading books for gcse the school reading list. Depending on the course you choose, you can study stimulating literature from an exciting range of periods and settings, find out about how the english language is used in a variety of global contexts and develop your creative writing skills. The introduction of closed book examinations, for gcse english literature.
Add exams and we will book and pay for them on your behalf. It is not simply about the subject being made more difficult than it needs to be. The introduction of closed book examinations, for gcse english literature, requires students to learn and memorise quotes for this exam. Petition calling for open book examinations for new gcse english literature attracted almost 110,000 signatures. She commented with part of the reason i like closed book for lit hides. Still very usable and most questions are still blank. Here you will find all relevant titles for each exam board.
The introduction of closed book examinations,for gcse english literature,requires students to learn and memorise quotes for this exam. Exams shouldnt be a test on the students memory, but how we interpret texts. A similar petition, with over 90,000 signatures to date, is in place relating to formula sheets and gcse mathematics. Why i loveclosed book for gcse literature susansenglish. Mps will debate the new closed book exams for gcse english literature after more than 100,000 people signed a petition calling for texts to be allowed in the exam room the petition argues that exams shouldnt be a test on the students memory, claiming that students could be required to learn and memorise more than 250 quotes for the two literature papers. Aqa gcse english literature specification at a glance. If you have not studied english literature at gcse you ought to do some preliminary reading so that you know how a level english literature deals with the study of writing. Please read all sections carefully and ensure that you follow the requirements that they contain. If your english language or literature gcse or a level exam is approaching weve.
They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play and then to write about the play as a whole. We share our pick of some of the best books on the list worth reading at any age. Paper 4 is an unseen exam 25%, which allows for the study of a variety of literature throughout the course in preparation. Igcse subjects for september 2020 pdf book manual free. Through study of the international gcse in english literature students will be enabled to. Gcse english literature for aqa romeo and juliet student book. When i did english literature the prose was closed book but the drama and poetry was open book. English literature is one of my top three favourite subjects at gcse, despite the lengthy papers and questions. I am trying to use metaphor and imagery, just as my hon. Our long tariff questions are worth 10 marks, making time management more straightforward. We also offer international gcse qualifications in english language specification a and specification b and english as a second language within our overall english offer. Petitions against new gcse exams attract tens of thousands. This course has been chosen because it is very suitable for distance learning in having no coursework component. Subjects like english literature are now completely closed book, while subjects like maths and science require memorisation of formulae, and even trigonometric.
Apr 21, 2018 how to get an a9 in english literature gcse and a level new spec tips and tricks for 2018. The petition and the government response are as follows. The parliamentary petition to authorise open book examinations for this years gcse english literature exam has reached more than 100,000 signatures. Students will sit the new, tougher gcses in english and maths, which will be graded from 9 to 1, rather than a to g. Should we have more open book exams like the gcses. English literature gcse oxford open learning pdf book. Past papers and other resources for cambridge igcse literature english 0486 are still largely applicable for teaching cambridge igcse literature in english 0475 and cambridge igcse literature in english 0992. Igcse english literature distance learning oxford open. Mps to debate whether texts should be taken into gcse english.
The petitions committee asked tes online and the student room online forums to discuss the issue of open book exams for gcse english literature ahead of the petition debate on monday 24 april. How many titles on the gcse reading list have you read. Mar 26, 2018 closed book examinations for gcse english literature encourage the business of learning by rote, which brings to mind victorian classrooms with students at rows and rows of single desks parroting lines back to the austere teacher, cane held aloft, at the head of the class. Our international gcse in english literature sits within our w ider subject offer for english. At this stage, many exams are open book that is, you can take either a blank or highlighted copy of the text into the exam hall. This contains all site links to a wide range of resources suitable for gcse and alevel revision. Change the gcse english literature exam from closed book to open book.
A summary of the key themes raised in the forum discussions is. Gcse english literature york workbooks in cambridge. The requirements for the gcse english literature programme of study changed in 2015. Because there are often no clear conclusions in discussions about literature, you need to approach the subject with an inquiring mind. Students can use texts that they are studying for gcse english literature as the stimulus for gcse english language controlled assessment tasks. Choose the exam specification that matches the one you study. There are 2 literature papers which include the content of.
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