This document provides an overview of the English Literature IGCSE exam. The exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 is a 2 hour and 15 minute exam worth 75% of the total grade. It contains 3 sections with questions on poetry, drama, and prose passages as well as essay questions. Candidates must answer 1 question from each section, including at least 1 passage-based response and 1 essay. Paper 2 is coursework worth 25% consisting of 2 written pieces between 600-1000 words each in response to set texts or other new texts of any genre.

1. Welcome toEnglish Literature IGCSE

2. Paper 1: Set texts2 hours 15 min.(75%)

3. There are 3 sections with 3 questions Candidates must answer 1 question in each section

4. Section 1 – (20 marks) Poetry passage / 2 essay titles

5. Section 2 – (20 marks) Drama passage / essay / empathetic

6. Section 3 – (20 marks) Prose passage / essay / empathetic

7. Candidates must answer at least: 1 passagebased response andone essay based question.

8. Paper 2: Coursework Portfolio (25%) 2 pieces of work(600-1000 words each)

9. Task 1 – (25 marks) Response to one of the set texts from Paper 1(or other new text- any genre)

10. Task 2 – (25 marks) Response to another text not studied elsewhere on the course (any genre)