The document outlines the structure and timing of the English GCSE exams for 2010. It details that coursework accounts for 30% of the final grade, while the literature exam on May 25th accounts for 70%. This exam includes sections on short stories and poetry. Paper 1 on June 8th focuses on reading comprehension and writing to argue, persuade or advise. Paper 2 on June 10th includes a poetry comparison and a writing task to inform, explain or describe. Both papers emphasize proofreading written work.

1. English GCSE Exams 2010 Literature Coursework: 30% Language Exam Tuesday 25 th May: 70% Coursework: 40% Paper 1 Tuesday 8 th June: 30% Paper 2 Thursday 10 th June: 30%

2. Literature Exam: Tue 25 th May 1 hour 45 minutes Anthology Short Stories (27 marks: 45 minutes) Usually first section in question paper Choice of three questions Compare two stories Duffy, Armitage and Pre-1914 Poetry (36 marks: 1 hour) Usually last section in question paper Choice of three questions Compare four poems including 2 pre-1914

3. Language Paper 1: Tue 8 th June 1 hour 45 minutes Reading non-fiction/media texts (1 hour) Read the two non fiction texts and answer the questions which follow Try to include as much detail as possible Writing to argue, PERSUADE or advise (45 minutes) Choice of four writing tasks I strongly recommend that you choose persuade Make sure you proof-read your work for technical accuracy

4. Language Paper 2: Thu 10 th June 1 hour 30 minutes Poetry from Different Cultures (45 minutes) No choice of question Compare the poem named in the question with a poem of your choice Writing to inform, explain or DESCRIBE (45 minutes) Choice of four writing tasks I strongly recommend that you choose describe Make sure you proof-read your work for technical accuracy