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We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information, please visit our qualification websites at [www.edexcel.com](www.edexcel.com) or [www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively](www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page [at www.edexcel.com/contactus](at www.edexcel.com/contactus).  \nPearson: helping people progress, everywhere.  \nPearson is the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries in 100 languages we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at: [www.pearson.com/uk](www.pearson.com/uk)  \n[This specification is Issue 3](This 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 our 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.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at the time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 91252 2  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2014  \nIntroduction  \nThe Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English is designed for use in schools and colleges. It is part of a suite of GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson .  \nAbout this specification  \n􀁸 The Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English has been developed to meet the KS4 Programme of Study for both English Language and English Literature.  \n􀁸 This qualification has a three-unit structure to allow students to develop reading skills for both non-fiction and literary texts and writing skills for both imaginative and practical tasks. It also includes the Speaking and Listening Endorsement.  \n􀁸 Each unit offers a range of texts: familiar and new literary texts as well as a selection of paper-based and digital non-fiction texts.  \n􀁸 The content and structure of the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English qualification provides options for common teaching and learning with both the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Language and the Pearson Edexcel  \nLevel 1/Level 2 GCSE in English Literature qualifications .  \n􀁸 The requirements for the teaching aspects of Functional Skills are addressed in this qualification.  \n􀁸 The Pearson Poetry Anthology, accompanied by extensive teacher resources, is common to both the GCSE in English and the GCSE in English Literature qualifications.  \nStudents must abide by the statutory requirements for the study of English at Key Stage 4. Please see page 41 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland requirements.  \nContents  \nSpecification at a glance 1  \nA Qualification content 5  \nNational Qualifications Framework (NQF) criteria 5  \nKey subject aims 5  \nKnowledge, skills and understanding 6  \nUnit 1: English Today 7  \nOverview 7  \nDetails of texts to be studied 7  \nAssessment 8  \nUnit content 9  \nControlled assessment — Reading task 10  \nAssessment criteria for Reading task 12  \nControlled assessment — Writing task 13  \nAssessment criteria for Writing task 15  \nUnit 2: The Writer’s Craft 17  \nOverview 17  \nDetails","cbCaibfmLpM2uFM2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibfmLpM2uFM2","pdf",949712,76,"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: English Today\n## Overview\n## Details of texts to be studied\n## Assessment\n## Controlled assessment — Reading task\n## Assessment criteria for Reading task\n## Controlled assessment — Writing task\n## Assessment criteria for Writing task\n# Unit 2: The Writer’s Craft\n## Overview\n## Details of texts to be studied\n## Assessment\n# Unit 3: Creative English\n## Overview\n## Details of poetry to be studied\n## Assessment\n## Controlled assessment — Poetry (Reading) task\n## Assessment criteria for Poetry (Reading) task\n## Controlled assessment — Creative Writing task\n## Assessment criteria for Creative Writing task\n# Speaking and Listening Endorsement\n## Overview\n## Assessment\n## Unit content\n## Controlled assessment — Speaking and Listening tasks\n## Assessment criteria for Speaking and Listening tasks\n# 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","[{\"question\":\"What is the structure of the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in English in Issue 3?\",\"answer\":\"The qualification uses a three-unit structure. 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