1. L.O: To understand the
assessment objectives for
the coursework.
To practice a response
based on Act 1.

2. LL3: Internal Assessment
Analysing and Producing Performance Texts 40% (20%)
80 marks
Section A Dramatic texts in context
40 marks
Candidates will be required to produce a piece of work of approximately
1,500 words,
based on their study of two drama texts:
• one play by Shakespeare selected for detailed study;
• one play by another dramatist from any period for broader study.
AO1: 10 marks AO2: 10 marks AO3: 20 marks

3.  LL3 Analysing and Producing Performance Texts (synoptic) 40% (20%)
 Internal Assessment
 This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated. Its focus is on texts produced for
performance. It encourages the development of extended formal essaywriting skills,
independent research and creative writing linked to performance.
 Both sections of the unit require candidates to synthesise their knowledge and understanding
of integrated linguistic and literary methods and concepts in the study of spoken, written and
multi-modal texts.
 In this unit, candidates are required to demonstrate the following skills:
 • sustain informed, critical judgements about issues raised in an integrated approach to
textual analysis;
 • devise, draft, edit and evaluate the effectiveness of their own texts, informed by their
integrated studies;
 • make appropriate use of the conventions of writing in advanced studies in English, including
references to quotations and sources.
 In their response to both sections, candidates should show deeper knowledge and
understanding of:
• a wider range of spoken and written texts from different times, including at least 2
further texts from a genre (prose fiction, poetry, drama) not studied at AS;
• the significance of contextual factors in the production and reception of texts;
• how to apply linguistic and literary methodologies and concepts to inform their
responses to and interpretations of texts.
 The assessment is based on a folder of work of approximately 3,000 words, divided into two
sections.

4. Section A Dramatic texts in context
(2 texts)
Relevant assessment objectives: AO1, AO2, AO3
The focus of the study may be thematic, for example, but students are free to choose
another suitable focus.
The main focus should be the Shakespeare text.
The relevant assessment objectives for this section expect candidates to:
• use integrated approaches to explore relationships between texts, analysing and
evaluating the significance of contextual factors in their production and reception
(AO3);
• demonstrate detailed critical understanding in analysing the ways in which
structure, form and language shape meanings in a range of spoken and written
texts (AO2);
• select and apply relevant concepts and approaches from integrated linguistic and
literary study, using appropriate terminology and accurate, coherent written
expression (AO1).

5.  Based on what you read in the essay about the
female voices in the play. Write a practice response
to this question.
 The historical figures of Act 1 tell stories about
their lives that are strikingly different. How
does the language they use and the flow of the
conversation exemplify these differences?
 Refer to key quotations in detail and analyse
using the correct terminology.