OCR A-Level English Literature Past Papers
This section includes recent A-Level English Literature past papers from OCR. You can download each of the OCR A-Level English Literature past papers and marking schemes by clicking the links below. Scroll down for papers from previous years.
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2023 (H072 & H472)
A-Level English Literature H472/01 - Drama and poetry pre-1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
A-Level English Literature H472/02 - Comparative and Contextual Study Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
AS OCR English Literature June 2023 (H072)
AS Level English Literature H072/01 - Shakespeare and poetry pre-1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
AS Level English Literature H072/02 - Drama and prose post -1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2022 (H072 & H472)
OCR A-Level English Literature November 2021 (H072 & H472)
OCR A-Level English Literature November 2020 (H072 & H472)
A-Level English Literature H472/01 - Drama and poetry pre-1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
A-Level English Literature H472/02 - Comparative and Contextual Study Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2019 (H072 & H472)
A-Level English Literature H472/01 - Drama and poetry pre-1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
A-Level English Literature H472/02 - Comparative and Contextual Study Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
AS Level English Literature H072/01 - Shakespeare and poetry pre-1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
AS Level English Literature H072/02 - Drama and prose post -1900 Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2018 (H072 & H472)
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2017 (H072 & H472)
A-Level English Literature H072/01 - Drama and poetry pre-1900 - Download Past Paper - Mark Scheme currently unavailable
A-Level English Literature H072/02 - Comparative and Contextual Study - Download Past Paper - Mark Scheme currently unavailable
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2016 (H072 & H472)
AS Level English Literature H072/01 - Shakespeare and poetry pre-1900 - Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
AS Level English Literature H072/02 - Drama and prose post-1900 - Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2016 (H071 & H471)
Unit F661 AS: Poetry & Prose 1800-1945 (Closed Text) - Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
Unit F663 A2: Drama & Poetry pre-1800 (Closed Text) - Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2015 (H071 & H471)
Unit F661 AS: Poetry & Prose 1800-1945 (Closed Text) - Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2014 (H071 & H471)
A-Level OCR English Language and Literature past papers (F671 and F673) can be found on the English Language section
For more A-Level English Literature past papers from other exam boards click here .
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Task 1: Close Reading: What The Question Is Asking ( OCR A Level English Literature )
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Task 1: Close Reading: What The Question Is Asking
The non-exam assessment (NEA) is a compulsory component of the A Level English Literature qualification. It is worth 40 marks and counts as 20% of the total A Level. The NEA comprises two pieces of work, totalling approximately 3000 words, and you are required to study three literary texts: one prose text, one poetry text and one drama text. The texts must have been first published or performed in 1900 or later, and one literary text must have been first published or performed after the year 2000. The choice of texts must be different to any of the core set texts for this specification.
In Task 1, you should choose one of the following tasks:
A close, critical analysis of a section of your chosen text or poem:
Your selection should be a small section of text, three to four pages of prose or drama, or up to 45 lines of poetry
You are required to include a copy of your chosen passage when you submit your coursework folder
An item of re-creative writing based on a selected passage of your chosen text or poem, with a commentary explaining the links between your own writing and the original passage selected:
Again, you are required to include a copy of your chosen passage when you submit your coursework folder
The guide below will enable you to approach the first option of Task 1 ( the close reading exercise ) with confidence. This is divided into:
Breaking down the task
For the close reading task, you are required to critically analyse a section of your chosen text, or an individual poem selected from an anthology or collection. Any selection made from poetry should be either a single poem or one extract from a longer poem. The recommended word length for this task is 1000 words, excluding quotations.
The task is worth 15 marks and you are assessed on:
AO2: analyse ways in which meanings are shaped in literary texts:
This is the dominant Assessment Objective
AO1: articulate informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology, and coherent, accurate written expression
The wording of the task itself should balance a focus on close analytical discussion with an informed view of how the chosen extract relates to the rest of the text from which it is taken. The task is generally set by your centre, but you can submit your own for approval.
The most successful responses contextualise the passage or poem and blend the analysis with wider text awareness, demonstrating how key methods, techniques and concerns are reflective of the text as a whole. It is important to show how content and meaning are communicated by the writer’s choices of language and structure, and also to make clear and specific references to other parts of the text or other poems to show characteristic features. A strictly narrative approach, only explaining content and meaning, will not gain a high mark.
Candidates should:
Present a coherent reading of the selected extract or poem
Use analytical detail to demonstrate your understanding of ways in which the author guides the reader or audience response
Relate the selection to the whole text, considering methods as well as content and concerns
Consider genre, form and structure as well as language
Your centre (or you) can choose to write your own task, or choose from a list of pre-approved tasks using OCR’s Text and Task Tool. Whichever method you select, it’s important that the wording of the task allows you to explore both a detailed, critical analysis of the passage or poem as well as prompting you to demonstrate your awareness of how the extract, passage or poem relates to the text as a whole.
Therefore, tasks should:
Make explicit the requirement to comment closely on the writing of the extract, passage or poem
Ask you to relate the extract, passage or poem in some way to the text from which it is taken
For example:
While you will not be specifically penalised for exceeding the suggested word length, any response that significantly differs from the word count is likely to be self-penalising by either not demonstrating the AOs to the required level or through lacking coherence and concision:
Therefore, try your best to stick to the word count!
If quotations from secondary sources are used, these must be acknowledged by the use of footnotes (these do not form part of the word count)
All work must be accompanied by a complete bibliography – again, this does not form part of the word count
Candidates who do well in this task:
Demonstrate an understanding and familiarity with the requirements of the task
Are able to explore and pursue their own interests in terms of tasks and/or texts, producing lively, engaging and thoroughly researched essays
Engage with language, structure and form, whether that be poetic, narrative or dramatic
Contextualise the passage or poem and blend the analysis with wider text awareness
Make clear, explicit references to other parts of the text or poems to demonstrate characteristic features that have been highlighted in the close analysis
Structure a clear and well developed argument
Candidates who do less well in this task:
Take a strictly narrative approach, just “re-telling” the poem or passage
Concentrate too much on plot and character
Do not demonstrate their awareness and understanding of the Assessment Objectives in their response:
AO2 is the dominant AO because the task requires close, detailed textual analysis
Do not analyse how the poem or extract relates to the rest of the text or anthology from which it is taken
If you are closely analysing a poem, you should ideally make some detailed references to between two to four other poems, dependent on length, with others mentioned in passing where they fit with your developing argument:
You might also wish to consider the placement of the selected poem within the structure of the collection as a whole
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A Level. AS Level. Our A Level English Literature qualification encourages students to develop their interest in and enjoyment of a broad range of English literature. They apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation to engage critically and creatively with both set texts and others of their own choosing. Specification code: H472.
Students must complete both components (01 and 02) to be awarded the OCR AS Level in English Literature. Students study a minimum of four texts, including at least one example of each of the genres of prose, poetry and drama, to develop their ability to analyse and evaluate literary texts across a variety of genres and periods. In Section 2 ...
Question paper - Comparative and contextual study H472/02 - PDF 2MB. Mark scheme - Comparative and contextual study H472/02 - PDF 497KB. Examiners' report - Comparative and contextual study H472/02 - PDF 1MB. Examiners' report - Literature post-1900 H472/03 - PDF 469KB. Summer highlights report H472 - PDF 206KB.
OCR A Level English Literature:Past Papers. Browse our range of OCR A Level English Literature Past Papers and Mark Schemes below. Testing yourself with A Level English Literature past papers is a great way to identify which topics need more revision, so you can ensure that you are revising as effectively as possible to help you get ready for your A Level English Literature exam.
What skills are required. This task for the NEA is unusual as there is no dominant Assessment Objective. All five objectives are assessed and are equally weighted. For a detailed exploration of the skills required for AO1 (presenting a response) and AO2 (critical analysis), please see our notes on How To Get Full Marks in Task 1.
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2014 (H071 & H471) Unit F661 AS: Poetry & Prose 1800-1945 (Closed Text) - Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme Unit F663 A2: Drama & Poetry pre-1800 (Closed Text) - Download Past Paper - Download Mark Scheme
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Ocr a Level English Literature Coursework Examples - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Writing coursework, such as for an English Literature A Level, requires meticulous research, analysis, and presentation of ideas to meet academic standards. It involves deeply analyzing texts to decode themes and articulate interpretations.
The assessment of the OCR A Level in English Literature is split into three components: two examined components each worth 40% of the qualification and one non examined assessment component worth 20%. The Drama and poetry pre-1900 examination covers three pre-1900 texts: Shakespeare, drama pre-1900 and poetry pre-1900.
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1. Shakespeare. 2. Drama and Poetry Pre-1900. 3. Comparative and Contextual Study. 4. The NEA: Literature Post-1900. Revision notes for the OCR A Level English Literature syllabus, written by the English Literature experts at Save My Exams.
The document discusses the challenges of writing coursework for OCR A Level English Literature. It notes that this type of coursework requires in-depth analysis, critical thinking, and a comprehensive understanding of literary texts. Students must grapple with complex themes, multiple texts, and demonstrate a high level of proficiency in language and literary analysis. Additionally, the ...
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AO3 - 50%. AO4 - 25%. AO1 - 12.5%. AO5 - 12.5%. In simple terms, to achieve the highest marks (Level 6 = 26-30 marks), this means: AO3. Consider and incorporate a detailed discussion of the significance and influence of the contexts in which the texts were written and received, and how these might impact on the texts, with specific ...
A Level English Literature: Component 03 - Can teachers select the coursework texts for the candidates, rather than allowing candidates a free choice? A Level English Literature: Component 03 - What genre of text works best for each kind of task? A Level English Literature: Component 03 - Does Task 2 need to be linked thematically to Task 1 ...
This English Literature specification will encourage learners to be inspired, motivated and challenged by reading widely across a range of texts and developing their independent study skills. By A level, learners are cultivating their own critical responses and engaging with the richness of literature. 1d.
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A Level. AS Level. Our A Level English Literature qualification encourages students to develop their interest in and enjoyment of a broad range of English literature. They apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation to engage critically and creatively with both set texts and others of their own choosing. Specification code: H472.
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A Level English Literature: Component 03 - Can teachers select the coursework texts for the candidates, rather than allowing candidates a free choice? ... is mandatory and therefore all text and task combinations for each cohort must be approved by OCR, which can help in managing student choice. However, OCR recognises that programmes of ...
A Level. AS Level. Our A Level in English Language and Literature (EMC) offers a broad range of stimulating fiction and non-fiction texts. Students combine both literary and linguistic approaches to explore language choices, and become not only confident readers but also skilled producers of original writing. Specification code: H474.
Component 03: Literature Post-1900. The aim of this component is to encourage individual study and enjoyment of modern literature and for students to develop: an appreciation of how writers shape meanings in texts through use of language, imagery, form and structure. an understanding of texts informed by an appreciation of different ...
The non-exam assessment (NEA) is a compulsory component of the A Level English Literature qualification. It is worth 40 marks and counts as 20% of the total A Level. The NEA comprises two pieces of work, totalling approximately 3000 words, and you are required to study three literary texts: one prose text, one poetry text and one drama text.
This means all the assessment takes place at the end of the course. Linear qualifications are made up of a number of separate exams or non-exam assessment ... 'Grades' at component level don't automatically add up to the same grade at qualification level. For more information about results and grade calculations, see https://www.ocr.org ...