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  1. IGCSE
  3. English Literature Edexcel

English Literature

Spec 4ET1

Free Edexcel IGCSE English Literature revision: 34 worksheets and past papers from 2018–2025 with mark schemes.

Component 1: Poetry and Modern Prose

Section A: Unseen Poetry

Section B: Anthology Poetry (Part 3)

Section C: Modern Prose

Component 2: Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts

Section A: Modern Drama

Section B: Literary Heritage Texts

Component 3: Modern Drama and Literary Heritage Texts (Coursework)

Assignment A: Modern Drama (Coursework)

Assignment B: Literary Heritage (Coursework)

Assessment at a glance

AssessmentFormatDurationMarksWeighting
Component 1Written exam2h90 marks60%
Component 2 — either this or Component 3Written exam1h 30m60 marks40%
Component 3 (coursework) — either this or Component 2Non-exam assessment—60 marks40%

Course aims & skills

Edexcel IGCSE English Literature builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:

  • analyse how writers use language, form and structure to create meaning and effect
  • explore literary and social context
  • compare themes and ideas across texts
  • respond personally and critically to unseen poetry and prose
  • build sustained essay-based arguments supported by quotation
  • interpret character, plot and theme in drama and prose texts
  • use accurate literary terminology
  • write clearly, coherently and accurately under exam conditions
  • research and develop independent extended responses to a chosen text

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