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Qualifications offered include GCSE, AS andA Level, NVQ and our BTEC suite of vocational qualifications, ranging from Entry Level to BTEC Higher National Diplomas. Pearson Education Ltd administers Edexcel GCSE examinations.  \nThrough initiatives such as onscreen marking and administration, Pearson is leading the way in using technology to modernise educational assessment, and to support teachers and learners.  \nThis specification is Issue 3. Key changes are sidelined. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on the Edexcel website: [www.edexcel.com](www.edexcel.com)  \nReferences to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. We do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein.(Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAuthorised by Martin Stretton Prepared by Laura Bolin Publications Code UG033462  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2013  \nIntroduction  \nThe Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Literature is designed for use in schools and colleges. It is part of a suite of Level 1/Level 2 GCSE qualifications offered by Edexcel.  \nThe Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Literature must be offered with a Level 1/Level 2 qualification in English Language.  \nAbout this specification  \n􀁸 The Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Literature has been developed to meet the Key Stage 4 Programme of Study for English Literature.  \n􀁸 This qualification has a three-unit structure to allow students to develop skills in reading and responding to prose, poetry and drama texts.  \n􀁸 Each unit offers a range of texts: familiar and new literary texts, as well as the opportunity to choose your own texts to engage and interest your students.  \n􀁸 The content of the Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Literature qualification provides options for common teaching and learning with the Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English qualification.  \n􀁸 The Edexcel Poetry Anthology, accompanied by extensive teacher resources, is common to both the Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Literature and the Edexcel  \nLevel 1/Level 2 GCSE in English qualifications.  \nStudents must abide by the statutory requirements for the study of English at Key Stage 4. Please see page 26 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland requirements.  \nContents  \nSpecification at a glance 1  \nA Qualification content 3  \nNational Qualifications Framework (NQF) criteria 3  \nKey subject aims 3  \nKnowledge, skills and understanding 4  \nUnit 1: Understanding Prose 5  \nOverview 5  \nDetails of texts to be studied 5  \nAssessment 6  \nUnit 2: Understanding Poetry 9  \nOverview 9  \nDetails of texts to be studied 9  \nAssessment 11  \nUnit 3: Shakespeare and Contemporary Drama 13  \nOverview 13  \nDetails of texts to be studied 13  \nGuidance for selection of the contemporary drama 13  \nAssessment 14  \nUnit content 15  \nControlled assessment tasks 16  \nAssessment criteria — Shakespeare task 19  \nAssessment criteria — Contemporary Drama task 21  \nB Assessment 23  \nAssessment summary 23  \nAssessment Objectives and weightings 25  \nRelationship of Assessment Objectives to units 25  \nEntering your students for assessment 26  \nStatutory requirements 26  \nStudent entry 26  \nForbidden combinations and classification code 27  \nAccess arrangements and special requirements 27  \nEquality Act 2010 27  \nControlled assessment 28  \nSummary of conditions for controlled assessment 28  \nInternal standardisation 31  \nAu","cbCaivPh2Y7CwWHK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivPh2Y7CwWHK","pdf",989260,65,"English","# Specification at a glance\n# A Qualification content\n## National Qualifications Framework (NQF) criteria\n## Key subject aims\n## Knowledge, skills and understanding\n# Unit 1: Understanding Prose\n## Overview\n## Details of texts to be studied\n## Assessment\n# Unit 2: Understanding Poetry\n## Overview\n## Details of texts to be studied\n## Assessment\n# Unit 3: Shakespeare and Contemporary Drama\n## Overview\n## Details of texts to be studied\n## Guidance for selection of the contemporary drama\n## Assessment\n# Unit content\n## Controlled assessment tasks\n## Assessment criteria — Shakespeare task\n## Assessment criteria — Contemporary Drama task\n# B Assessment\n## Assessment summary\n## Assessment Objectives and weightings\n## Relationship of Assessment Objectives to units\n## Entering your students for assessment\n## Statutory requirements\n## Student entry\n## Forbidden combinations and classification code\n## Access arrangements and special requirements\n## Equality Act 2010\n## Controlled assessment\n## Summary of conditions for controlled assessment\n# Further information\n## Assessing your students\n## Awarding and reporting\n## Unit results\n## Qualification results\n## Re-taking of units\n## Language of assessment\n## Quality of Written Communication and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar\n## Stretch and challenge\n## Malpractice and plagiarism\n## Student recruitment\n## Prior learning\n## Progression\n## Grade descriptions\n# C Resources, support and training\n## FREE Teacher Support Materials\n## Training\n## Edexcel support services\n## Endorsed resources\n# D Appendices\n## Appendix 1 Key skills\n## Appendix 2 Wider curriculum\n## Appendix 3 Codes\n## Appendix 4 Controlled assessment record sheet\n## Appendix 5 Prescribed texts\n## Appendix 6 Examples of controlled assessment notes","[{\"question\":\"What qualification is this specification for and which code does it use?\",\"answer\":\"It is for the Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Literature (2ET01). 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