5 reasons to choose OCR GCSE (9-1) English Literature
19 October 2016
Reason 1
It's unique to OCR - a fresh and innovative approach to comparing texts in the final exams (a requirement for all GCSE (9-1) English Literature courses):
- Compare an extract from a studied text with a thematically linked unseen text in each exam (Paper 1 - Modern texts; Paper 2 – Poetry)
- The studied text provides a springboard for learners to make connections and comparisons with the unseen text
- In trialling learners said they felt 'more confident' about tackling an unseen text when they could link it to a familiar taught text.
Reason 2
You can register for free for our digital poetry anthology packed with creative, practical classroom activities and resources to support your teaching of all 45 poems in OCR’s poetry anthology Towards a World Unknown.
Reason 3
Clear, well balanced exam papers that mirror each other in terms of format and overall weightings – learn more about GCSE Literature at a glance.
Reason 4
The set text list provides a mix of popular ‘big hitters’ GCSE level as well as fresh new choices such as DNA – Dennis Kelly, Never Let Me Go – Kazuo Ishiguro and Anita and Me – Meera Syal.
Reason 5
Practical and creative resources to cover every aspect of the course – from candidate exemplars and set text mini delivery guides to handy guides for SPaG and Approaching 19th century novels at GCSE.
Learn more from our guide on useful exam preparation resources.
Want to find out more? You can email the OCR English team at english@ocr.org.uk with any queries or to arrange a call back or a visit.
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