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.
OCR A-Level English Literature June 2022 (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 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
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 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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As and a level english language and literature (emc) - h074, h474.
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Question papers, mark schemes and reports
2022 - june series.
- Question paper - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H474/01 - PDF 870KB
- Mark scheme - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H474/01 - PDF 359KB
- Examiners' report - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H474/01 - PDF 629KB
- Question paper - The language of poetry and plays H474/02 - PDF 751KB
- Mark scheme - The language of poetry and plays H474/02 - PDF 504KB
- Examiners' report - The language of poetry and plays H474/02 - PDF 2MB
- Question paper - Reading as a writer, writing as a reader H474/03 - PDF 869KB
- Question paper - Reading as a writer, writing as a reader erratum H474/03 - PDF 112KB
- Mark scheme - Reading as a writer, writing as a reader H474/03 - PDF 407KB
- Examiners' report - Reading as a writer, writing as a reader H474/03 - PDF 7MB
- Moderators' report - Independent study: analysing and producing texts H474/04 - PDF 414KB
2021 - November series
- Question paper - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H474/01 - PDF 657KB
- Mark scheme - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H474/01 - PDF 372KB
- Question paper - The language of poetry and plays H474/02 - PDF 653KB
- Mark scheme - The language of poetry and plays H474/02 - PDF 526KB
- Question paper - Reading as a writer, writing as a reader H474/03 - PDF 1MB
- Mark scheme - Reading as a writer, writing as a reader H474/03 - PDF 507KB
- Modified papers H474/01/02/03 - ZIP 1MB
2020 - November series
- Question paper - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H474/01 - PDF 607KB
- Question paper - The language of poetry and plays H474/02 - PDF 651KB
- Mark scheme - The language of poetry and plays H474/02 - PDF 465KB
- Mark scheme - Reading as a writer, writing as a reader H474/03 - PDF 512KB
- Modified papers H474/01/02/03 - ZIP 2MB
2019 - June series
- Question paper - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H474/01 - PDF 1MB
- Mark scheme - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H474/01 - PDF 944KB
- Examiners' report - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H474/01 - PDF 819KB
- Question paper - The language of poetry and plays H474/02 - PDF 3MB
- Mark scheme - The language of poetry and plays H474/02 - PDF 534KB
- Examiners' report - The language of poetry and plays H474/02 - PDF 786KB
- Question paper - Reading as a writer, writing as a reader H474/03 - PDF 282KB
- Mark scheme - Reading as a writer, writing as a reader H474/03 - PDF 675KB
- Examiners' report - Reading as a writer, writing as a reader H474/03 - PDF 718KB
- Moderators' report - Independent study: analysing and producing texts H474/04 - PDF 500KB
- Modified papers ZIP 29MB
Sample assessment materials
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- Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H474/01 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 716KB
- The language of poetry and plays H474/02 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 1MB
- Reading as a writer, writing as a reader H474/03 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 376KB
- Annotated sample assessment materials H474 - ZIP 896KB
Candidate exemplars
2017 - june series.
- Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H474/01 - Exemplar candidate work with commentary PDF 3MB
- The language of poetry and plays H474/02 - Exemplar candidate work with commentary PDF 11MB
- Reading as a writer, writing as a reader H474/03 - Exemplar candidate work with commentary PDF 6MB
- Independent study: analysing and producing texts H474/04 - Exemplar candidate work with commentary PDF 7MB
- Question paper - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H074/01 - PDF 1MB
- Mark scheme - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H074/01 - PDF 337KB
- Question paper - The language of literary texts H074/02 - PDF 671KB
- Mark scheme - The language of literary texts H074/02 - PDF 486KB
- Mark scheme - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H074/01 - PDF 345KB
- Question paper - The language of literary texts H074/02 - PDF 836KB
- Mark scheme - The language of literary texts H074/02 - PDF 508KB
- Mark scheme - Exploring non-fiction and spoken texts H074/01 - PDF 835KB
- Examiners' report - Non-fiction written and spoken texts H074/01 - PDF 929KB
- Question paper - The language of literary texts H074/02 - PDF 3MB
- Mark scheme - The language of literary texts H074/02 - PDF 913KB
- Examiners' report - The language of literary texts H074/02 - PDF 681KB
- Modified papers H074 - ZIP 2MB
- Non-fiction written and spoken texts H074/01 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 725KB
- The language of literary texts H074/02 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 998KB
- Annotated sample assessment materials H074 - ZIP 606KB
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Task 1: Close Reading: What The Question Is Asking ( OCR A Level English Literature )
Revision note.
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.
Drama and prose post-1900 H072/02 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 952KB. Annotated sample assessment materials H072 - ZIP 651KB. Candidate exemplars. 2018 - June series. 2017 - June series. OCR AS and A Level English Literature (from 2015) qualification information including specification, exam materials, teaching resources ...
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.
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.
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)
Task 1: Close Reading: How To Get Full Marks. Regardless of which text you choose, the type of question set for the Close Reading task should always prompt you to critically analyse a poem (taken from a collection) or an extract from a piece of prose or drama and relate this to the rest of the poems from the collection or the text from which the extract is taken.
This video will give you an insight into what is required to get the highest marks for poetry close reading coursework. 00:00 - Introduction01:18 - Summary ...
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.
The weightings for the Assessment Objectives in this question are: 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 ...
Wordsworth's School. By outlining the OCR course (from 2015) we follow, and offering guidelines with which to approach it, we hope that you will get the most out of the course as well as having a clear understanding of what we expect of you. The handbook should not be seen as the definitive word on studying English Literature at A level.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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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2020 - November series. 2019 - June series. Sample assessment materials. OCR AS and A Level English Language and Literature (EMC) - H074, H474 (from 2015) qualification information including specification, exam materials, teaching resources, learning resources.
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.