
This student-friendly mark scheme is designed to support learners preparing for the Edexcel IGCSE English Literature Paper 1. It breaks down the assessment objectives and levels into clear, accessible language across the three key components:
Unseen Poetry – AO2 is explained in straightforward terms, with level-by-level guidance to help students understand how to analyse language, form, and structure effectively.
Anthology Poetry Comparison – Covers both AO2 and AO3. Students are guided on how to analyse writers’ methods and compare ideas and perspectives across poems, with a clear progression through the levels.
Prose Text (e.g. Of Mice and Men) – Includes a student-friendly breakdown of AO1 and AO4, helping students link their understanding of the text to its context while developing a thoughtful personal response.
This resource is ideal for:
Self and peer assessment
Target setting and tracking progress
Building student confidence in exam expectations
Supporting focused and structured analytical writing
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