English GCSE language Specification

Unit 1: Understanding and producing non-fiction texts

External examination: 40% of the total GCSE marks

Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Total Marks: 80 marks

Section A: Reading: 20% of the total GCSE marks

Marks: 40 marks

Section B: Writing: 20% of the total GCSE marks

Marks: 40 marks

Unit 2: Speaking and…