IGCSE English Lang - Coursework A Overview

The English Language IGCSE Coursework A is an assessment based on texts of which TWO literary forms?

• Prose

• Poetry

• Drama

• This is a trick question - there is only one form

What percentage of your final IGCSE English Language grade is the assignment A coursework?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

This coursework assignment is out of how many marks?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 50

In addition to your essay response, you will need to provide what?

• A literary review

• A contents page

• A short creative interpretation

• A short commentary

How many texts do we study in preparation for this coursework?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Which of the following in NOT a Assessment Objectives related to this assignment

• AO1 (Read and understand a variety of texts, selecting and interpreting information, ideas and perspectives)

• AO2 (Understand and analyse how writers use linguistic and structural devices to achieve their effects)

• AO3 (Explore links and connections between writers' ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed)

• This is another trick question! All the AOs apply.

The name of the first text we are looking at is:

• 'Out, Out'

  (Poetry)

• 'Out, Out'

  (Prose)

• 'A Story of an Hour'

  (Poetry)

• 'A Story of an Hour'

  (Prose)