Textual selection
What Textual selection means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
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Reference: OCR
Choosing texts for the non-exam assessment component with absolute separation from examined texts, as the specification strictly prohibits using any A level examination set texts.
Selecting either a short section of a chosen prose or drama text, or an individual poem from a studied anthology or collection, for analysis.
Choosing texts that fulfil specific date requirements, verifying the exact premiere or publication date before beginning the coursework.
Choosing the second text from the list of suggested set texts or as a centre-chosen option, while the first text must be a core text.
Exactly three texts must be selected for the coursework portfolio, including one prose text, one poetry text and one drama text.
Texts and task titles should be chosen by the learner in discussion with their teacher, and all must be approved for use by OCR.
Topics that use Textual selection
- 2d. Content of non-exam assessment in A Level in English Literature (Component 03) (OCR A-Level)
- Comparative and contextual study (Component 02) - Topics and set texts: Comparative essay (OCR A-Level)
- Literature post-1900 (Component 03) - Literary texts requirements: (OCR A-Level)
- Literature post-1900 (Component 03) - Task 1: Close reading (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Thematic connections
- Close reading
- Comparative analysis
- Form and structure
- Linguistic analysis
- Literary terminology
- Theoretical lenses
- Academic collaboration
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