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Qualification and assessment structure key terms
Use these key terms for Qualification and assessment structure in AQA English Literature B 7717. The page is built from approved learning objectives for this topic and links back to the wider unit, topic hub, and related revision assets.
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Qualification and assessment structure
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2027
2027 is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Identify this curriculum source as the updated AQA 7717 specification for first A-level assessment in 2027.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
AQA 7717
AQA 7717 is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Updated specification boundary. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
2027
2027 is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Keep the updated 2027 optional text lists separate from the final 2026 assessment version.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
Updated specification boundary
Updated specification boundary is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Updated specification boundary. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
a-level
a-level is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Distinguish A-level English Literature B 7717 from AS English Literature B 7716.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
english
english is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Updated specification boundary. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
Paper 1
Paper 1 is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Describe Paper 1 as a 2 hour 30 minute closed-book written examination worth 75 marks and 40 percent of the A-level.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
75 marks
75 marks is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Paper 1 assessment. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
choice
choice is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Identify the choice between Aspects of tragedy and Aspects of comedy.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
between
between is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Paper 1 assessment. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
Paper 1
Paper 1 is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Explain that Paper 1 requires one Shakespeare text, a second drama text and one further text, with one of the latter two written pre-1900.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
Paper 1 assessment
Paper 1 assessment is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Paper 1 assessment. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
distinguish
distinguish is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Distinguish the passage-based Shakespeare question, Shakespeare essay and linked-text essay.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
shakespeare
shakespeare is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Paper 1 assessment. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
Paper 2
Paper 2 is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Describe Paper 2 as a 3 hour open-book written examination worth 75 marks and 40 percent of the A-level.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
75 marks
75 marks is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Paper 2 assessment. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
choice
choice is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Identify the choice between Elements of crime writing and Elements of political and social protest writing.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
between
between is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Paper 2 assessment. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
Paper 2
Paper 2 is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Explain that Paper 2 requires one post-2000 prose text, one poetry text and one further text, with one text written pre-1900.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
Paper 2 assessment
Paper 2 assessment is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Paper 2 assessment. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
unseen passage
unseen passage is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Distinguish the unseen passage question, single set-text essay and connected-text essay.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
Paper 2 assessment
Paper 2 assessment is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Paper 2 assessment. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
NEA
NEA is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Describe the NEA as two essays of 1250 to 1500 words, each on a different literary text and a different aspect of the AQA Critical anthology.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
Critical anthology
Critical anthology is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Non-exam assessment. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
NEA
NEA is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Explain that the NEA uses one poetry text and one prose text.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
Non-exam assessment
Non-exam assessment is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Non-exam assessment. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
commentary
commentary is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "Explain that one response may be re-creative when accompanied by a commentary.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
Non-exam assessment
Non-exam assessment is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Non-exam assessment. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
NEA
NEA is a literary concept used to frame the approved objective "State that the NEA is worth 50 marks and 20 percent of the A-level.". Define it precisely, then connect it to textual evidence and a writer's choice in language, form or structure rather than using it as a topic label.
20 percent
20 percent is an interpretive or assessment boundary for Non-exam assessment. Use it to distinguish connected comparison from separate essays, literary context from biography, or evidence-supported interpretation from unsupported opinion as the objective requires.
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