Coursework preparation for WJEC A Level Lang/Lit LL3

1. L.O: To compare themes
and context in the two
plays.
To plan the coursework
title and essay

2. LL3: Internal Assessment
Section A: Dramatic texts in context - 40 marks
Relevant assessment objectives: AO1, AO2, AO3
1500 words approximately
The Shakespeare text selected should be the focus of students’ detailed
study, as this should be regarded as the ‘core’ text. The second
drama/performance text can be by any author other than Shakespeare, and
from any time period. It can also be a screenplay/play script for a film/play
that has already been produced/performed. This text should be regarded
as the ‘partner’ text, and so the study of this text will be broader in focus
and should illuminate the Shakespeare study. To reiterate, essays should
deal with the nominated texts in terms of a two thirds/one third split
in favour of the Shakespeare.
It is important to remember that AO3 is double weighted in this unit:
AO3: use integrated approaches to explore relationships between texts,
analysing and evaluating the significance of contextual factors in their
production and reception.
Therefore the choice of partner drama text should be carefully considered
regarding what it can offer the student in terms of exploring relationships
between texts and considering contextual factors.

3.  Addressing the Assessment Objectives
in LL3 Section A
 The weighting of the relevant assessment
objectives is reflected in the notional
distribution of marks out of a total of 40
as follows:
 AO1: 10 marks
 AO2: 10 marks
 AO3: 20 marks
 Teachers should use the LL3 Section A
Assessment Grid to try to find the ‘best
fit’ for assessment, and should give an
holistic mark to cover all three
objectives.

5. To enable students to succeed on this section, they need to:
Section A
• Formulate their assignment title carefully
• Have a clear focus which will demonstrate knowledge of Shakespeare plus
partner text as a performance text
• Show full awareness of the context but avoid a purely
sociological/contextual essay; or an essay which would be better suited to a
drama or film studies course
• Concentrate on the Shakespeare text as the core text and use the
partner text to illuminate understanding
• Ensure that integrated literary and linguistic approaches are used
• Meet the requirement to use integrated approaches to explore
relationships between texts, analysing and evaluating the significance of
contextual factors in their production and reception
• Demonstrate a full repertoire of linguistic and literary terminology

6. Women
Oppression
Love or relationships
Deception
Parent child relationships
Class differences
Language and identity
Friendship

7. Women – Feminism
Oppression
Love or relationships
Parent child relationships
Ambition
Social mobility
Friendship

8. Comparing context – Similarities and differences

9. Fully research the context for
both plays but focus on Much
Ado About Nothing.
Choose a focus for your essay
and come up with a title and
plan.