This course will enable you to develop the skills required to read, understand and analyse a wide range of different texts, as well as to write clearly, coherently and accurately using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures.
Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing looks at how writers use narrative and descriptive techniques to engage the interest of readers.
Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives looks at how different writers present a similar topic over time.
A separate non-examined speaking and listening assessment is included to enable you to develop your speaking and listening skills. This does not contribute to the final GCSE grading but is separately endorsed on the certificate.
This course is assessed by two written examinations. There is no coursework or controlled assessment assignments.
Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing - written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes (50% of the total mark)
Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives - written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes (50% of the total mark)