WJEC GCSE English Language and Literature (Single Award) Revision

The full topic list for WJEC GCSE English Language and Literature (Single Award), taken from the current specification, and how to revise every topic with AI marked practice.

12 topic groups · 60 numbered specification points · 72 checklist items

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English Language and Literature (Single Award) topic list

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Poetry anthology: ideas, context and comparison
- 1.1 express reasoned opinions and ideas, drawing conclusions and supporting them with relevant evidence
- 1.2 select and evaluate relevant points to illustrate and support their ideas
- 1.3 discuss how context has informed their choices and viewpoints
- 1.4 communicate clearly, effectively, and imaginatively, their study of texts using forms, vocabulary, and techniques to engage the from the anthology reader
- 1.5 adapt communication by selecting register, vocabulary concept of Influence and techniques appropriate to different contexts and and Power audiences
Unseen poetry
- 2.1 how different contexts may inform different viewpoints and perspectives in poetry
- 2.2 how relevant contextual factors shape meaning
- 2.3 understand and respond critically to the studied poetry by exploring poetic forms, styles and devices, themes and different perspectives
- 2.4 analyse and critically evaluate texts and viewpoints
- 2.5 select and evaluate relevant points to illustrate and support interpretations and develop ideas
Language, structure and form
- 3.1 how language, structure and form contribute to the been studied (from presentation of information, ideas and themes in written the anthology) and texts and how these have an impact on the reader
- 3.2 identify, understand and comment on aspects of language such as vocabulary, parts of speech, idiom, grammar and syntax
- 3.3 structure responses to support coherence and cohesion
- 3.4 create clear meaning through their language choices and their use of linguistic and literary features
- 3.5 how language, structure and form contribute to the presentation of information, ideas and themes in written texts and how these have an impact on the reader
Retrieving information and making inferences
- 4.1 comprehend ideas and information, retrieve relevant detail and mediate, through paraphrasing, summarising and interpreting main points
- 4.2 make comparisons and explain links within and between written texts, synthesising and summarising information, ideas and themes as appropriate
- 4.3 make inferences and deductions, including identifying viewpoints and purposes
- 4.4 communicate information, understanding, ideas, opinions and feelings clearly and accurately
- 4.5 understand and use linguistic and literary terminology
Analysing writers' methods and effects
- 5.1 select and adapt language, sentence structure, grammar and syntax to suit a range of audiences, purposes and effects, including formal and informal contexts
- 5.2 use appropriate grammar and syntax, and accurate punctuation and spelling
- 5.3 draw on their understanding of the texts studied in the anthology and apply this to their own writing
- 5.4 transfer their knowledge and skills, using language effectively to present their own ideas Writing tasks could take the form of, but are not limited to
- 5.5 newspaper/magazine articles
Comparing texts
- 6.1 study all poems in the WJEC Poetry Anthology indicated for Unit 1 study,
- 6.2 respond to linked poems, one that has been studied (from the anthology) and one
- 6.3 produce writing that may be creative literary writing or non-fiction writing
- 6.4 Study all poems in the Poems for Unit 1 in the WJEC Poetry Anthology will be
- 6.5 analyse and critically evaluate texts and viewpoints
Creative prose writing
- 7.1 newspaper/magazine articles
- 7.2 instructional guides
- 7.3 show understanding of and respond to narrative fictional prose in writing
- 7.4 respond to the chosen prose text in writing
- 7.5 express themselves in speaking and writing through clear, accurate, fluent and creative use of English
Planning, structure and organisation
- 8.1 consider the use of language, structure and form in their own writing
- 8.2 show evidence of planning and organising own work
- 8.3 study a prescribed anthology of non-fiction writing provided by WJEC
- 8.4 discuss in a group how Influence and Power is presented in at least two linked
- 8.5 produce non-fiction writing inspired by their study of texts from the anthology and
Vocabulary, sentence structure, spelling and punctuation
- 9.1 adapt communication by selecting register, vocabulary and techniques appropriate to different contexts and audiences, using a range of strategies and literary and linguistic techniques to engage and influence readers
- 9.2 use a range of sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with appropriate grammar and syntax, and accurate punctuation and spelling voices from different places and times which could stimulate
- 9.3 newspaper/magazine articles
- 9.4 instructional guides
- 9.5 (auto)biographies
Drama set text: plot, context and themes
- 10.1 study either a drama text or a prose text from a prescribed list
- 10.2 respond to the selected text in writing, demonstrating skills such as retrieval,
- 10.3 Study either a drama Depending on the text chosen for study, there will be
- 10.4 An Inspector Calls Through their study of the selected drama text, learners (Priestley) should understand
- 10.5 My Name Is Leon (de presented in their selected text
Drama characters, relationships and motivation
- 11.1 study either a drama text or a prose text from a prescribed list
- 11.2 Study either a drama Depending on the text chosen for study, there will be
- 11.3 Relationships
- 11.4 An Inspector Calls Through their study of the selected drama text, learners (Priestley) should understand
- 11.5 DNA (Kelly) • how the Motivations of the writer and of the characters they create are affected by the period
Evaluating interpretations and viewpoints
- 12.1 understand and respond critically to the chosen text, selecting and evaluating relevant points to illustrate and support interpretations and develop ideas
- 12.2 communicate information, understanding, ideas, opinions and feelings clearly and accurately
- 12.3 develop extended responses over a period of time, through planning, drafting, evaluating and refining work
- 12.4 research, plan and present orally
- 12.5 show understanding of a selected topic (theme, issue, presentation linked to representation, relationship)

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