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Edexcel A Level English Literature

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Edexcel English Literature A-Level Past Papers

Our page on Edexcel A-Level English Literature Papers provides all the information you need to prepare for your exams. Discover the format of the papers, the assessment objectives, and tips for answering essay questions. With our resources, you'll be well-equipped to achieve your best results.

June 2022 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

• 2022 | A-Level Paper 1: Drama (9ET0/01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2022 | A-Level Paper 2: Prose (9ET0/02) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2022 | A-Level Paper 3: Poetry (9ET0/03) Question Paper Mark Scheme

November 2021 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

• 2021 | A-Level Paper 1: Drama (9ET0/01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2021 | A-Level Paper 2: Prose (9ET0/02) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2021 | A-Level Paper 3: Poetry (9ET0/03) Question Paper Mark Scheme

November 2020 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

• 2020 | A-Level Paper 1: Drama (9ET0/01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2020 | A-Level Paper 2: Prose (9ET0/02) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2020 | A-Level Paper 3: Poetry (9ET0/03) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2020 | AS-Level Paper 1: Poetry and Drama (8ET0/01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2020 | AS-Level Paper 2: Prose (8ET0/02) Question Paper Mark Scheme

June 2019 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

• 2019 | A-Level Paper 1: Drama (9ET0/01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2019 | A-Level Paper 2: Prose (9ET0/02) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2019 | A-Level Paper 3: Poetry (9ET0/03) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2019 | AS-Level Paper 1: Poetry and Drama (8ET0/01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2019 | AS-Level Paper 2: Prose (8ET0/02) Question Paper Mark Scheme

June 2018 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

• 2018 | A-Level Paper 1: Drama (9ET0/01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2018 | A-Level Paper 2: Prose (9ET0/02) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2018 | A-Level Paper 3: Poetry (9ET0/03) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2018 | AS-Level Paper 1: Poetry and Drama (8ET0/01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2018 | AS-Level Paper 2: Prose (8ET0/02) Question Paper Mark Scheme

June 2017 Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

• 2017 | A-Level Paper 1: Drama (9ET0/01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2017 | A-Level Paper 2: Prose (9ET0/02) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2017 | A-Level Paper 3: Poetry (9ET0/03) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2017 | AS-Level Paper 1: Poetry and Drama (8ET0/01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2017 | AS-Level Paper 2: Prose (8ET0/02) Question Paper Mark Scheme

June 2016 Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

• 2016 | AS-Level Paper 1: Poetry and Drama (8ET0/01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2016 | AS-Level Paper 2: Prose (8ET0/02) Question Paper Mark Scheme

June 2016 Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 6ET01)

• 2016 | Unit 1: Explorations in Prose and Poetry (6ET01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2016 | Unit 3: Interpretations of Prose and Poetry (6ET03) Question Paper Mark Scheme

Edexcel A-Level English Literature June 2015

• 2015 | Unit 1: Explorations in Prose and Poetry (6ET01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2015 | Unit 3: Interpretations of Prose and Poetry (6ET03) Question Paper Mark Scheme

Edexcel A-Level English Literature June 2014

• 2014 | Unit 1: Explorations in Prose and Poetry (6ET01) Question Paper Mark Scheme
• 2014 | Unit 3: Interpretations of Prose and Poetry (6ET03) Question Paper Mark Scheme

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→ what is edexcel a-level english literature paper.

Edexcel A-Level English Literature Paper is an assessment taken by students studying English Literature at an advanced level. It is designed to test their knowledge and understanding of literary texts, as well as their ability to analyze and interpret them.

→ How many papers are there in Edexcel A-Level English Literature?

There are two papers in Edexcel A-Level English Literature. Paper 1 focuses on Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel, while Paper 2 covers modern texts and poetry.

→ What is the format of Paper 1?

Paper 1 is a two-hour and 15-minute exam that consists of two sections. Section A requires students to write one essay on a Shakespeare play they have studied, while Section B requires them to write one essay on a 19th-century novel they have studied.

→ What is the format of Paper 2?

Paper 2 is a two-hour and 30-minute exam that consists of three sections. Section A requires students to write one essay on a modern prose or drama text they have studied, Section B requires them to write one essay on a poetry text they have studied, and Section C requires them to compare two poetry texts they have studied.

→ What are the assessment objectives for Edexcel A-Level English Literature?

The assessment objectives for Edexcel A-Level English Literature are:

- Articulate informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology, and coherent, accurate written expression. - Analyze ways in which meanings are shaped in literary texts. - Demonstrate understanding of the significance and influence of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received. - Explore connections across literary texts.

→ How are the papers marked?

The papers are marked using a mark scheme that assesses students' ability to meet the assessment objectives. Each paper is worth 80 marks, with 40 marks allocated to each section. The papers are marked by trained examiners and moderated by Edexcel.

→ How can I prepare for Edexcel A-Level English Literature Papers?

To prepare for Edexcel A-Level English Literature Papers, you should:

- Read widely and extensively, including the set texts for the course. - Take detailed notes on the texts you read, including themes, characters, and literary techniques. - Practice essay writing, using the assessment objectives to guide your writing. - Revise regularly, using revision techniques that work for you. - Seek feedback on your work from your teachers or peers.

→ What are some tips for answering the essay questions?

Some tips for answering the essay questions include:

- Plan your answer carefully, taking into account the time allocated for each section. - Make sure you understand the question and what is being asked of you. - Use evidence from the text to support your arguments. - Analyze the language, structure, and form of the text. - Consider the context in which the text was written. - Use literary terminology to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding.

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Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers

This section includes recent A-Level English Literature past papers from Pearson Edexcel. You can download each of the Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature past papers and marking schemes by clicking the links below.

June 2022 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

A-Level Paper 1: Drama ( 9ET0/01 ) Download Past Paper     -    Download Mark Scheme

A-Level Paper 2: Prose ( 9ET0/02 )  Download Past Paper     -    Download Mark Scheme

A-Level Paper 3: Poetry ( 9ET0/03 )  Download Past Paper     -    Download Mark Scheme

November 2021 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

November 2020 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

A-Level Paper 1: Drama ( 9ET0/01 ) Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme

A-Level Paper 2: Prose ( 9ET0/02 )  Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme

A-Level Paper 3: Poetry ( 9ET0/03 )  Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme  

AS-Level Paper 1: Poetry and Drama ( 8ET0/01 ) Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme

AS-Level Paper 2: Prose ( 8ET0/02 )  Download Past Paper    -   Download Mark Scheme

The above papers are labelled June 2020  

June 2019 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

June 2018 Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

June 2017 Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

A-Level Paper 1: Drama ( 9ET0/01 ) Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme

A-Level Paper 2: Prose ( 9ET0/02 )  Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme

A-Level Paper 3: Poetry ( 9ET0/03 )  Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme  

AS-Level Paper 1: Poetry and Drama ( 8ET0/01 ) Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme

AS-Level Paper 2: Prose ( 8ET0/02 )  Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme

June 2016 Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 8ET0 and 9ET0)

AS-Level Paper 1: Poetry and Drama (8ET0/01) Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme

AS-Level Paper 2: Prose (8ET0/02)  Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme  

June 2016 Edexcel A-Level English Literature Past Papers (Specification 6ET01)

Unit 1: Explorations in Prose and Poetry (6ET01) -  Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme

Unit 3: Interpretations of Prose and Poetry (6ET03)  -  Download Past Paper  -  Download Mark Scheme

Edexcel A-Level English Literature June 2015

Edexcel A-Level English Literature June 2014

A-Level Edexcel English Language and Literature past papers (8EL0 and 9EL0) can be found on the English Language section

For more A-Level English Literature past papers from other exam boards  click here .

Edexcel A level English Literature Coursework Guidance Booklet

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A coursework booklet designed to support students in their A level courseswork module for Edexcel English Literature. The booklet contains a range of resources from the Edexcel website with exemplars and examiner commentary, which is not my original work. The booklet also contains some step by step guidance on referencing which I have put together myself. This could be adapted for other A level specs

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Post-2000 Specified Poetry

• Eat Me by Patience Agbabi [ PDF Guide ]
• Chainsaw Versus the Pampas Grass by Simon Armitage [ PDF Guide ]
• Material by Ros Barber [ PDF Guide ]
• History by John Burnside [ PDF Guide ]
• An Easy Passage by Julia Copus [ PDF Guide ]
• The Deliverer by Tishani Doshi [ PDF Guide ]
• The Lammas Hireling by Ian Duhig [ PDF Guide ]
• To My Nine-Year-Old Self by Helen Dunmore [ PDF Guide ]
• A Minor Role by U.A. Fanthorpe [ PDF Guide ]
• The Gun by Vicki Feaver [ PDF Guide ]
• The Furthest Distances I’ve Travelled by Leontia Flynn [ PDF Guide ]
• Giuseppe by Roderick Ford [ PDF Guide ]
• Out of the Bag by Seamus Heaney [ PDF Guide ]
• Effects by Alan Jenkins [ PDF Guide ]
• Genetics by Sinéad Morrissey [ PDF Guide ]
• From the Journal of a Disappointed Man by Andrew Motion [ PDF Guide ]
• Look We Have Coming to Dover! by Daljit Nagra [ PDF Guide ]
• Please Hold by Ciaran O’Driscoll [ PDF Guide ]
• On Her Blindness by Adam Thorpe [ PDF Guide ]
• Ode on a Grayson Perry Urn by Tim Turnbull [ PDF Guide ]

Pre-1900 – The Medieval Period

• Noah’s Flood (Chester) Anon 33 by Amal Dunqul [ PDF Guide ]
• The Second Shepherds’ Pageant (Wakefield)
• The Crucifixion (York)
• Noah (Chester) Anon
• The Second Shepherds’ Play
• The Crucifixion
• The Wife of Bath’s Prologue by Geoffrey Chaucer
• The Wife of Bath’s Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer

Note for a prescribed list of poems for medieval poetry:

• Noah’s Flood/Noah is counted as the equivalent of seven poems
• The Second Shepherds’ Pageant/Play is counted as the equivalent of seventeen poems
• The Crucifixion is counted as the equivalent of six poems.
• The Wife of Bath’s Prologue is counted as the equivalent of twenty poems
• The Wife of Bath’s Tale is counted as the equivalent of ten poems

Pre-1900 – Metaphysical Poetry

John donne [ pdf guide ].

• The Flea [ PDF Guide ]
• The Good Morrow [ PDF Guide ]
• Song (‘Go and catch a falling star’) [ PDF Guide ]
• Woman’s Constancy [ PDF Guide ]
• The Sun Rising [ PDF Guide ]
• A Valediction of Weeping [ PDF Guide ]
• A Nocturnal Upon St Lucy’s Day [ PDF Guide ]
• The Apparition [ PDF Guide ]
• Elegy: To his Mistress Going to Bed [ PDF Guide ]
• At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners [ PDF Guide ]
• Batter My Heart [ PDF Guide ]
• A Hymn to God the Father [ PDF Guide ]
• The Canonization [ PDF Guide ]
• Song (‘Sweetest love I do not go’) [ PDF Guide ]
• Air and Angels [ PDF Guide ]
• The Anniversary [ PDF Guide ]
• Twickenham Garden [ PDF Guide ]
• Love’s Growth [ PDF Guide ]
• Love’s Alchemy [ PDF Guide ]
• A Valediction Forbidding Mourning [ PDF Guide ]
• The Ecstasy [ PDF Guide ]
• The Funeral [ PDF Guide ]
• The Relic [ PDF Guide ]
• Holy Sonnet I (‘Thou hast made me’) [ PDF Guide ]
• Holy Sonnet V (‘I am a little world’) [ PDF Guide ]
• Holy Sonnet VI (‘This is my play’s last scene’) [ PDF Guide ]
• Holy Sonnet VII (‘At the round earth’s imagined corners’) [ PDF Guide ]
• Holy Sonnet X (‘Death be not proud’) [ PDF Guide ]
• Holy Sonnet XI (‘Spit in my face, you Jews’) [ PDF Guide ]
• Holy Sonnet XIV (‘Batter my heart’) [ PDF Guide ]
• Goodfriday, 1613. Riding Westward [ PDF Guide ]
• Hymn to God my God, in My Sickness [ PDF Guide ]

George Herbert

• Redemption [ PDF Guide ]
• The Collar [ PDF Guide ]
• The Pulley [ PDF Guide ]
• Love III [ PDF Guide ]

Thomas Carew

• To My Mistress Sitting by a River’s Side: An Eddy [ PDF Guide ]
• To a Lady that Desired I Would Love Her [ PDF Guide ]
• A Song (‘Ask me no more where Jove bestows’) [ PDF Guide ]

Anne Bradstreet

• A Letter to her Husband, Absent upon Public Engagement [ PDF Guide ]

Richard Lovelace

• Song: To Lucasta, Going to the Wars [ PDF Guide ]

Andrew Marvell

• The Nymph Complaining for the Death of her Fawn [ PDF Guide ]
• To His Coy Mistress [ PDF Guide ]
• The Definition of Love [ PDF Guide ]

Henry Vaughan

• Unprofitableness [ PDF Guide ]
• The World [ PDF Guide ]

Katherine Philips

• To My Excellent Lucasia, on Our Friendship [ PDF Guide ]
• A Dialogue of Friendship Multiplied [ PDF Guide ]
• Orinda to Lucasia [ PDF Guide ]

Pre-1900 – The Romantic Period

William blake [ pdf guide ].

• Holy Thursday [ PDF Guide ]
• The Sick Rose [ PDF Guide ]
• The Tyger [ PDF Guide ]
• London [ PDF Guide ]

William Wordsworth [ PDF Guide ]

• Lines Written in Early Spring [ PDF Guide ]
• Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey [ PDF Guide ]
• Ode: Intimations of Immortality [ PDF Guide ]

Lord Byron [ PDF Guide ]

• Lines Inscribed upon a Cup Formed from a Skull [ PDF Guide ]
• So We’ll Go no more A Roving [ PDF Guide ]
• On This Day I Complete My Thirty-Sixth Year [ PDF Guide ]

Percy Bysshe Shelley [ PDF Guide ]

• The cold earth slept below [ PDF Guide ]
• Stanzas Written in Dejection, near Naples [ PDF Guide ]
• Ode to the West Wind [ PDF Guide ]
• The Question [ PDF Guide ]

John Keats [ PDF Guide ]

• Sonnet: On the Sea [ PDF Guide ]
• O Solitude! if I must with thee dwell [ PDF Guide ]
• On First Looking into Chapman’s Homer [ PDF Guide ]
• In drear-nighted December [ PDF Guide ]
• On Sitting Down to Read King Lear Once Again [ PDF Guide ]
• When I have fears that I may cease to be [ PDF Guide ]
• To Sleep [ PDF Guide ]
• Ode to Psyche [ PDF Guide ]
• Ode on a Grecian Urn [ PDF Guide ]
• Ode to a Nightingale [ PDF Guide ]
• Ode on Melancholy [ PDF Guide ]
• Bright Star! would I were steadfast as thou art [ PDF Guide ]
• To Autumn [ PDF Guide ]
• The Eve of St Agnes [ PDF Guide ]

Pre-1900 – The Victorian Period

Alfred tennyson [ pdf guide ].

• From In Memoriam: VII ‘Dark house, by which once more I stand’ [ PDF Guide ]
• From In Memoriam: XCV ‘By night we linger’d on the lawn’ [ PDF Guide ]
• From Maud: I.xi ‘O let the solid ground’ [ PDF Guide ]
• From Maud: I.xviii ‘I have led her home, my love, my only friend’ [ PDF Guide ]
• From Maud: I.xxii ‘Come into the garden, Maud’
• From Maud: II.iv ‘O that ’twere possible’ [ PDF Guide ]

Emily Brontë [ PDF Guide ]

• The Visionary [ PDF Guide ]

Elizabeth Barrett Browning [ PDF Guide ]

• Grief [ PDF Guide ]
• From Sonnets from the Portuguese XXIV ‘Let the world’s sharpness, like a closing knife’ [ PDF Guide ]
• The Best Thing in the World [ PDF Guide ]

Robert Browning [ PDF Guide ]

• ‘Died…’ [ PDF Guide ]
• My Last Duchess [ PDF Guide ]
• Home-Thoughts, from Abroad [ PDF Guide ]
• Meeting at Night [ PDF Guide ]
• Love in a Life [ PDF Guide ]

Charlotte Brontë

• The Autumn day its course has run–the Autumn evening falls’ [ PDF Guide ]
• The house was still–the room was still [ PDF Guide ]
• ‘I now had only to retrace’ [ PDF Guide ]
• ‘The Nurse believed the sick man slept’ [ PDF Guide ]
• Stanzas – [‘Often rebuked, yet always back returning’] (perhaps by Emily Brontë) [ PDF Guide ]

Christina Rossetti [ PDF Guide ]

• Remember [ PDF Guide ]
• Echo [ PDF Guide ]
• May [ PDF Guide ]
• A Birthday [ PDF Guide ]
• Somewhere or Other (still analyzing)
• Some ladies dress in muslin full and white [ PDF Guide ]
• An Apple-Gathering [ PDF Guide ]
• Maude Clare [ PDF Guide ]
• At Home [ PDF Guide ]
• Up-Hill [ PDF Guide ]
• Goblin Market [ PDF Guide ]
• What Would I Give? [ PDF Guide ]
• Twice [ PDF Guide ]
• Memory [ PDF Guide ]
• A Christmas Carol (still analyzing)
• Passing and Glassing [ PDF Guide ]
• Piteous my rhyme is [ PDF Guide ]
• A Helpmeet for Him [ PDF Guide ]
• As froth on the face of the deep [ PDF Guide ]
• Our Mothers, lovely women pitiful [ PDF Guide ]
• Babylon the Great [ PDF Guide ]

Thomas Hardy [ PDF Guide ]

• At an Inn [ PDF Guide ]
• I Look into My Glass [ PDF Guide ]
• Drummer Hodge [ PDF Guide ]
• A Wife in London [ PDF Guide ]
• The Darkling Thrush [ PDF Guide ]

Post-1900 – The Modernist Period

Robert frost [ pdf guide ].

• The Runaway [ PDF Guide ]
• Mending Wall [ PDF Guide ]
• Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening [ PDF Guide ]
• Mowing [ PDF Guide ]
• The Road Not Taken [ PDF Guide ]
• Out, Out [ PDF Guide ]

William Carlos Williams

• The Red Wheelbarrow [ PDF Guide ]
• This is just to say [ PDF Guide ]
• Landscape with the Fall of Icarus [ PDF Guide ]
• The Hunters in the Snow [ PDF Guide ]
• The Great Figure [ PDF Guide ]

D.H. Lawrence

• Snake [ PDF Guide ]

Marianne Moore

• To a Snail [ PDF Guide ]
• What Are Years? [ PDF Guide ]

Edna St. Vincent Millay

• Time does not bring relief; you all have lied… [ PDF Guide ]
• Recuerdo [ PDF Guide ]
• Wild Swans [ PDF Guide ]
• The Fawn [ PDF Guide ]

E.E. Cummings

• in Just [ PDF Guide ]
• what if a much of a which of a wind [ PDF Guide ]
• pity this busy monster, manunkind [ PDF Guide ]

W.H. Auden [ PDF Guide ]

• Funeral Blues (Stop all the Clocks) [ PDF Guide ]
• Lullaby [ PDF Guide ]
• Musée des Beaux Arts [ PDF Guide ]
• The Shield of Achilles [ PDF Guide ]

T.S. Eliot [ PDF Guide ]

• La Figlia Che Piange [ PDF Guide ]
• The Love Song of by J. Alfred Prufrock [ PDF Guide ]
• Portrait of a Lady [ PDF Guide ]
• Preludes [ PDF Guide ]
• Rhapsody on a Windy Night [ PDF Guide ]
• Gerontion [ PDF Guide ]
• Sweeney Erect [ PDF Guide ]
• Whispers of Immortality [ PDF Guide ]
• I. The Burial of the Dead
• II. A Game of Chess
• III. The Fire Sermon
• IV. Death by Water
• V. What the Thunder said
• The Hollow Men [ PDF Guide ]
• Ash-Wednesday [ PDF Guide ]
• Ariel Poems: Journey of the Magi (1927) [ PDF Guide ]

Post-1900 – The Movement

Thomas blackburn.

• Hospital for Defectives [ PDF Guide ]
• Felo De Se [ PDF Guide ]
• Horror Comic Robert Conquest (still analyzing)
• Man and Woman (still analyzing)
• Apology for Understatement [ PDF Guide ]
• Au Jardin des Plantes [ PDF Guide ]
• A Song about Major Eatherly (still analyzing)
• Brooklyn Heights [ PDF Guide ]

Elizabeth Jennings

• Delay [ PDF Guide ]
• Song at the Beginning of Autumn [ PDF Guide ]
• Answers [ PDF Guide ]
• The Young Ones [ PDF Guide ]
• One Flesh [ PDF Guide ]

Molly Holden

• Photograph of Haymaker, 1890 [ PDF Guide ]
• [ PDF Guide ]
• Giant Decorative Dahlias [ PDF Guide ]

Peter Porter

• Metamorphosis (still analyzing)
• London is full of chickens on electric spit (still analyzing)
• Your Attention Please [ PDF Guide ]

Jenny Joseph

• Warning [ PDF Guide ]

George Macbeth

• The Miner’s Helmet [ PDF Guide ]
• The Wasps’ Nest (still analyzing)
• When I am Dead (still analyzing)

Rosemary Tonks

• Story of a Hotel Room [ PDF Guide ]
• Farewell to Kurdistan [ PDF Guide ]

Philip Larkin [ PDF Guide ]

• Toads [ PDF Guide ]
• Coming [ PDF Guide ]
• At Grass [ PDF Guide ]
• Take One Home for the Kiddies [ PDF Guide ]
• Nothing to be Said [ PDF Guide ]
• The Whitsun Weddings [ PDF Guide ]
• Lines On A Young Lady’s Photograph Album [ PDF Guide ]
• Wedding-Wind [ PDF Guide ]
• Places, Loved Ones [ PDF Guide ]
• Reasons for Attendance [ PDF Guide ]
• Dry-Point [ PDF Guide ]
• Next, Please [ PDF Guide ]
• Going [ PDF Guide ]
• Wants [ PDF Guide ]
• Maiden Name [ PDF Guide ]
• Born Yesterday [ PDF Guide ]
• Whatever Happened? [ PDF Guide ]
• No Road [ PDF Guide ]
• Wires [ PDF Guide ]
• Church Going [ PDF Guide ]
• Age [ PDF Guide ]
• Myxomatosis [ PDF Guide ]
• Poetry Of Departures [ PDF Guide ]
• Triple Time [ PDF Guide ]
• Spring [ PDF Guide ]
• Deceptions [ PDF Guide ]
• I Remember, I Remember [ PDF Guide ]
• Absences [ PDF Guide ]
• Latest Face (still analyzing)
• If, My Darling [ PDF Guide ]
• Skin [ PDF Guide ]
• Arrivals, Departures [ PDF Guide ]

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A-Level English Literature Guide

In A-Level by Think Student Editor October 21, 2022 Leave a Comment

A-Level English Literature can be a niche or popular subject – sometimes classes have less than 10 people, sometimes classes are full. Whether you’ve picked it for A-Level or are sitting on the fence, it can be one of the hardest subjects to get right. Think you need some help? This guide is here to help answer all your questions.

In this guide I’ll be discussing whether you should take A-Level English Literature, what the course involves and what the benefits are to taking it. Keep reading to find out more!

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Should you take A-Level English Literature?

Personally, I feel that A-Level English Literature is one of the most creative A-Level subjects. If you enjoyed English Literature GCSE, the chances are you’ll also enjoy English Literature A-Level.

I’d only recommended taking English Literature A-Level if you are strongly passionate about it. The workload can be intense, so if you don’t enjoy the subject, you probably won’t enjoy the A-Level course.

Most schools will hold events for future sixth form students to learn more about each subject. From these you find out more about the course the school offers, or you can ask your teachers.

Alternatively, exam board websites usually post their specifications. For example, you can find the OCR specification here .

If you know what you want to pursue beyond A-Levels, you should also consider whether English Literature A-Level is necessary for future careers. This Think Student article has information on the most respected A-Level subjects.

Alternatively, read this Think Student article if you want to read more about A-Level combinations favoured by universities.

However, if you really want to take English Literature, you should choose what you’re interested in — it will make A-Levels in general more enjoyable.

Ultimately, whether you take English Literature A-Level or not is up to you. If you have a passion for the subject or think it could help you in the future, you should definitely consider choosing it.

How hard is A-Level English Literature?

Any A-Level English Literature student will tell you that it’s not an easy A-Level . In fact, this Think Student article has a list of the top 10 hardest A-Levels to take.

However, you shouldn’t let difficulty put you off. If you achieved the GCSE grades required to take the A-Level, you’re good enough to take the subject.

I would say that A-Level English Literature is moderately difficult. What many students, including myself, like about English is that there is technically no “wrong” answer. However, this also means your knowledge has to be on-point .

Still, don’t let difficulty get you down. Your school wouldn’t let you take A-Level English Literature if they thought you couldn’t handle it. Difficulty is also subjective; what other students find hard, you may find easy.

However , if you are a few weeks into the course and you decide it isn’t for you, there will still be time to switch subjects . If you have any concerns, this Think Student article offers advice on how to know if a course is right for you.

Now that we’ve established whether A-Level English Literature is right for you, let’s look at what the A-Level actually involves.

What do you do in A-Level English Literature?

The A-Level English Literature course is different depending on which exam board your sixth form uses. Even so, most of the courses have similar structures or modules.

As I mentioned earlier, if you enjoyed your GCSE English course, you’ll probably like the A-Level course too. Keep reading to find out more about the general structure of A-Level English Literature.

Exam boards provide a list of “set texts”. This means that your school has to choose a text to study from that specific list.

Exactly which texts are chosen is entirely up to your school. Meaning that you might study a different text to someone doing the same course.

What kind of work does A-Level English Literature involve?

The literature you study will cover poetry, prose and drama, and each exam board requires an NEA (non-exam assessment) project as part of the A-Level . Across the course, you’ll be analysing texts in response to questions on specific themes, ideas, characters or events.

The kinds of questions you get can vary . Sometimes, they’ll be a statement which you’ll be asked to agree or disagree with.

As well as this, you’ll be asked open-ended questions like discussing the presentation of a particular feature. This is one of the best things about A-Level English Literature: your opinion matters!

You’ll also have a lot of new and more complex terminology to learn, to help you analyse texts. This can definitely seem daunting when you first start. Although, if English is your favourite subject, then like me, you’ll learn to love it pretty quickly!

Does A-Level English Literature involve a lot of work?

I don’t think I need to tell you that A-Level English Literature is a very essay-based subject. However, this also means that you will have lots of writing to do and you will probably get set essays regularly . Your teachers may even set you an essay every week or two.

Due to this, for English literature, the jump from GCSE to A-Level is pretty noticeable. Especially as you will generally have quite a lot of work to do. If you’re worried that you aren’t prepared enough for it, this Think Student article has tips you’ll find useful.

Like I said earlier, exactly what you do, including how much work, depends on which exam board your school has chosen. Read further to find out more about the different exam boards, and what they offer as part of A-Level English Literature.

What are the exam boards for A-Level English Literature?

All 4 English exam boards – AQA, OCR, Edexcel and Eduqas – offer A-Level English Literature as a subject. Earlier in the guide , I mentioned that each exam board offers different texts and modules.

While your specific texts will depend on your sixth form, the modules are the same for everyone under the exam board. Continue reading for more information.

What is AQA A-Level English Literature like?

AQA, unlike the other exam boards, actually offers 2 different specifications: A and B .

In specification A, there are 3 compulsory modules. These are “Love through the ages”, “Texts in shared contexts”, and “Independent critical study: Texts across time”.

In specification B, there are also 3 compulsory modules. These are “Literary genres”, “Texts and genres”, and “Theory and independence”.

The texts that are part of specification A include one Shakespeare play, one pre-1900 poetry anthology and one pre-1900 prose text in one module. As well as 3 texts (one prose, one poetry and one drama) with at least one text written post-2000 in another module.

The texts that are part of specification B include one Shakespeare play and two pre-1900 texts in one module. As well as one post-2000 prose, one poetry, and one pre-1900 text in another module. As you can see, both specifications feature similar content but divide them differently .

However, this guide can only offer you a brief overview of the A-Level course. You can find the specifications for AQA A-Level English Literature here (specification A) and here (specification B).

What is OCR A-Level English Literature like?

The OCR A-Level English Literature specification is divided into 3 sections. These are “Drama and poetry pre-1900”, “Comparative and contextual study”, and “Literature post-1900”.

The latter section is a coursework module. Some exam boards require coursework as part of A-Level English Literature, but some don’t.

In the first section, you’ll study one Shakespeare play, one pre-1900 drama and one pre-1900 poetry text. In the second section, you’ll choose one theme (from a list provided by the exam board) and two texts, with at least one text from the list provided by OCR.

The third section is a coursework module, which means you don’t sit an exam for it. Instead , you produce an essay over the course which determines a percentage of your final grade . You can find the full OCR A-Level English Literature specification here .

What is Edexcel A-Level English Literature like?

Pearson Edexcel offers 4 components as part of A-Level English Literature. These are “Drama”, “Prose”, “Poetry”, and a coursework module.

As with the components and modules of other exam boards, each module has its own exam (except for coursework). For Edexcel, the “Drama” and “Poetry” exams are 2 hours 15 minutes, and the “Prose” exam is 1 hour 15 minutes .

In “Drama”, students study one Shakespeare play and critical essays related to the play, and one other drama. In “Prose”, students study two prose texts with one text written pre-1900.

In “Poetry”, students study an anthology and a range of poetry from either a specific poet or specific period. The Pearson Edexcel specification is linked here .

What is Eduqas A-Level English Literature like?

The Eduqas English Literature A-Level specification also has 4 components. These are “Poetry”, “Drama”, “Unseen Texts”, and “Prose Study”.

The “Prose Study” component is a coursework module. All 3 Eduqas A-Level English Literature exams are 2 hours long.

In total, you’ll study two selections of poetry (pre-1900 and post-1900), a Shakespeare play, two non-Shakespeare plays (pre-1900 and post-1900), and two prose texts.

Unlike the other exam boards, Eduqas dedicates a whole module to unseen texts , so you can’t directly revise for that. If you want to read the complete specification, you can do so here .

How to do well in A-Level English Literature

Every student knows there’s no set way to do well. There are way too many changing factors to offer you a fool-proof guide to success!

However , there are definitely techniques and processes to help you secure those top grades . Continue reading for my personal advice on how to succeed in A-Level English Literature.

The best advice I received while studying A-Level English Literature is to include your work in your everyday life. This could be as simple as telling your friend about a character you liked. Alternatively, you could use a key quote in a conversation.

These things both count as revision, because it helps you remember important information. For more revision techniques, see this Think Student article.

in A-Level English Literature is to take advantage of peer review . You’ll definitely make mistakes in your work, no one is perfect!

Asking a partner, friend, or family member to read your essay is a great way to pick up on things you miss. This Think Student article has some useful advice for English literature essay writing!

How to write an English literature essay for A-Level?

Sometimes, the exam system can make it feel like you don’t have much self-expression. I know I’ve certainly felt that way.

One of the great things about essays, and English literature, is that you get to voice your own opinion in your own way . I’ll take you through some general tips on what makes a good essay.

The most important thing is to perfect your spelling and grammar as much as possible. One thing I was always told in school was that if your essay is coherent, you’re halfway to a good essay. Obviously, this is harder if English isn’t your first language, but practice makes perfect!

On top of spelling and grammar, you should make your argument as clear as possible. Teachers will often refer to this as “signposting”.

It lets examiners know exactly what you’re going to talk about. It’s also useful if you run out of time, as examiners can see what you were planning to talk about; it shows you had good ideas, you were just limited by time. For tips on how to structure an English essay, check out this Think Student article.

A third, more obvious tip is to keep your assessment objects in mind as much as possible . In your essays, it’s good to mentally check off what criteria you’ve followed. This way you can keep track of the marks you’ve achieved, and the ones you still need.

What can you do with an English literature A-Level?

Being a student who took A-Level English Literature myself, one of my biggest concerns was the pathways available to me afterwards .

English is often talked about as a subject with limited options – but don’t worry! A-Level English Literature is useful for degrees in fields like English, History, Law, Politics, Philosophy and more.

It might surprise you, but English is a subject that a lot of universities and employers like . You don’t have to want to be a writer to find English A-Level useful.

The writing skills you gain are desirable to universities and employers in a range of fields . However, if you’re still uncertain, I’d recommend researching what A-Levels you need to pursue your future degree/job.

For example, if you want to be a vet , midwife , counsellor , nurse , social worker , police officer , pilot or account , you can click on their respective links to see what A-Levels you will need.

Don’t let how useful A-Level English Literature is stop you from taking it if you really want to! The most important thing about A-Levels is that you choose the subjects you like.

From personal experience, I can tell you that if you don’t care about the subject, you won’t enjoy the A-Level. If you think A-Level English Literature is right for you, choose it!

A-level English Literature

A-level english literature edexcel online course.

The study of A-level English Literature allows us to explore some of life’s most complex topics: love, loss, loneliness, fear and happiness. In short, through the power of the written word, you’ll take a deep dive into the strengths and frailties of human emotion.

From Shakespeare to Wyatt, to Tennessee Williams and Margaret Atwood, you’ll critically examine a range of texts which sum up ‘Love Through the Ages’. You’ll become confident placing poems and novels into context, identifying historicist links and comparing and contrasting characters, themes and narrative voices.

What you will learn

Unit 1 - drama.

• Taming of the Shrew
• The Importance of Being Earnest

Unit 2 - Prose

The Supernatural

• Pre-1900: Dracula , Bram Stoker. The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde.
• Post-1900: Beloved , Toni Morrison. The Little Stranger , Sarah Waters.

Unit 3 - Poetry

• Post-2000 poetry
• The Canterbury Tales – The Wife of Bath
• Unseen poetry

Awarding Body

Edexcel is the UK’s largest awarding organisation offering academic and vocational qualifications in schools, colleges and workplaces in the UK and abroad. Edexcel is a multinational education and examination body covering A-Level Courses and GCSE Courses .

Endorsed by

This course carries UCAS points . This means that it can be used to gain direct access to university courses and other higher education qualifications, through the UCAS system.

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of this home learning A-level English Literature course, you will receive an A-level in English Literature, issued by Edexcel. This syllabus ( 9ET0 ) has been chosen specifically because it is best suited to distance learning. Your certificate is identical to that issued to students at any other school, college or university.

How is this course assessed or examined?

You will be required to complete the three assessments for A-level English Literature:

Written Exams:

• Component 1: Drama. 30% of A-level
• Component 2: Prose. 20% of A-level.
• Component 3: Poetry. 30% of A-level

Non-Exam Assessment (NEA):

• Coursework Task: 20% of A-level.

Entry requirements

It is strongly recommended that you have studied English Literature to GCSE or equivalent level before starting this course. The syllabus is a difficulty Level Three, equivalent to an A-level or BTEC, and is usually suitable for most learners of all ages

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A Level English Literature

Study this A Level English Literature course from home and earn up to 56 UCAS points. We have a 94% pass rate** with our A Levels!

Course duration

Up to two years.

Course outcome

A Level English Literature qualification from Edexcel.

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have at least a grade 5/B in GCSE English Literature, however this is not essential.

Three paper-based exams and one piece of coursework.

Course Options

Study options.

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Course overview

• Gain an official A Level English Literature qualification from Edexcel.
• Achieve up to 56 UCAS points to help you land your dream place at university.
• Nationally recognised accredited A Level qualification that is the same course offered in schools and colleges.
• No waiting around for term to start, you can enrol today and start studying as soon as you are ready.
• Study this online A Level from home at your own pace.
• Benefit from the full support of your personal tutor via email.
• Choose to include exams and save up to £400*

When studying this A Level English Literature course, you’ll develop your understanding of Shakespeare’s works, pre-1900 prose fiction texts, and post-2000 poetry, and much more! You’ll improve your written communication and analytical thinking skills, while also learning how to build a compelling argument.

Depending on the route you wish to take after you studies, the A Levels we recommend studying alongside this course are A Level Classical Civilisation , A Level Religious Studies , and A Level History .

A Level English Literature via distance learning

This A Level English Literature course is exactly the same as an A Level you would study at school or college, meaning you will take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.

Course content

Qualification code: 9ET0

Component 1 - Drama

• Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
• The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
• Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology - Comedy by William Shakespeare

Component 2 - Prose

• Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
• The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Component 3 - Poetry

• T. S. Eliot, Selected Poems (Faber, 2009) ISBN 9780571247059 (This is the 80th Anniversary Edition in an attractive hardcover.)
• William Sieghart, ed., Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002–2011 (Faber and Faber, 2015) ISBN 978-0571325405

Coursework component

• Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
• The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter

Exam details

Coursework:.

• Type: coursework
• Comparative study of two texts: Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights and Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber – one 2500 word extended essay and a bibliography
• Weighting: 20% of total
• Total marks: 50

Paper 1: Drama – 9ET0/01

• Type: written examination
• Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
• Weighting: 30% of total
• Total marks: 60
• Assessed: component 1
• Assessment format: two essay questions

Paper 2: Prose – 9ET0/02

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total marks: 40
• Assessed: component 2
• Assessment format: one comparative essay question

Paper 3: Poetry – 9ET0/03

• Assessed: component 3
• Assessment format: two questions

Extra information

You will have two years to complete your A Level English Literature course.

The only deadlines involved in studying this course are concerning the A Level exam and coursework timetables. Please see the exams and assessments section for more information on this.

Exams and assessments

To achieve your A Level English Literature qualification, you must complete the exams and coursework required. There are three written exams and a piece of coursework you need to complete for this course which will cover the topics studied on this course. A breakdown of the exam papers and coursework can be found in the following section.

When you enrol on your course, you will have the option to add your exams to your enrolment, or you can select the course-only option.

Choosing to add the exams package

If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, all you need to do is contact us when you are ready to sit your exams, we will book and pay for them on your behalf. Please note that the A Level exam timetable typically takes place during May and June each year. You are advised to contact us well in advance of when you intend to sit your exams so that we can confirm your place with the exam board – cut-off dates apply.

Please note, our A Level exam centre locations for this course are as follows:

• St Neots, Cambridgeshire
• High Wycombe

The course-only option

If you do not add your exams to your enrolment, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams yourself. If you select this option, you must source and liaise with your chosen exam centre in order to book your exams, Open Study College will not be able to book your exams for you. In this instance, you are advised to contact Pearson Edexcel exam centres well in advance of their intended exam dates, as cut-off dates sometimes change.

Study method

This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.

The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:

• Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
• Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Upon successful completion of your exams and coursework, you will be awarded an A Level English Literature qualification issued by Edexcel . You will also receive UCAS points relevant to the grade you achieved to support your university application.

Degrees this subject could lead to

This A Level English Literature course is perfect for anyone thinking of studying a degree in English literature, journalism, playwriting, and education.

Future career options

You’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills during your studies that will come in useful for future careers in:

• Public relations
• Broadcasting

The final grade you achieve in your A Level will be translated into UCAS points. Based on your grade, you will be awarded up to 56 points per A Level which can then be added together to reach the UCAS points you need to be accepted by your chosen university.

To help you achieve the best possible grade from home, we recommend that you complete the tutor-marked assessments included in your course materials. These are designed to provide you with detailed feedback to help you fine-tune your technique before you sit your exam. Completing your tutor-marked assessments will also help your tutor to provide you with a predicted grade if this is required for your UCAS application.

Download our A Level prospectus

To find out more about Open Study College, the A Levels we offer and how they work, download our  A Level prospectus .

Is this A Level the same qualification as an A Level I would achieve at a school or college?

Yes, you will study the same course, take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.

What previous knowledge do I need to enrol onto an A Level course?

We recommend that you have a minimum of a grade 5 (equivalent to grade B) in GCSE English Literature, and be a competent reader to enrol on this course.

What is included in the cost of this A Level course?

When you enrol on this A Level course with OSC, you will receive:

• Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
• Dedicated learner services from our learner services team.
• Course materials with learning activities.
• Assignment marking and feedback from your personal tutor.
• A predicted grade on completion of your tutor-marked assignments, if required for your university application.
• A free CV critique service and employability guide  if you’re focusing on career advancement.
• A free Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
• A study pack including a pen, study planner, and notebook*.
• If you choose to add exams to your enrolment with an A Level package, then your exam and coursework marking fees will be included. We will also handle the booking on your behalf. Otherwise, we can refer you to one of our partner exam centres located throughout the UK so you can book your exam yourself.

* Not included with the online study option

Is there a required reading list for my A Level course?

Yes, you will be required to purchase additional reading to support the study components that form this course. A full reading list will be displayed in your course materials.

Do I have to sit an exam?

Yes, in order to achieve your A Level qualification, you must complete the exams required by the course’s exam board, as well as the set coursework. A Level exams take place during the summer exam period which typically falls in May and June each year.

You can choose to add your exams to your enrolment with us, in which case we will book and pay for your exams for you when you are ready. Alternatively, if you choose the course-only option, you will be responsible for booking and paying for your exams which can be done directly with your local exam centre.

Please note: if you add on exams you will need to sit these exams in either the Birmingham, Coventry, Doncaster, Bolton, Wimbledon, Taunton, or St Neots (Cambridgeshire) examination centre.

Are there any additional costs?

If you select the course-only option when enrolling on your A Level, you will need to book directly with the exam centre and pay for your exams yourself. We highly recommend researching your options before enrolling as costs can vary between centres. However, if you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, we will take care of booking and paying for your exams for you when you are ready. You may also want to purchase textbooks to supplement your course.

What if I live outside the UK?

You are still able to study our A Level courses abroad, however, you must sit your exams within the UK at an official exam centre.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Learner Services Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you're 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on 03300 563 100 and they'll do their best to help.

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