WJEC AS/A Level English Language & Literature Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free WJEC A Level English Language & Literature past papers & mark schemes. Comparative analysis, creative writing, and drama. 64 resources.
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Summer 2023
4 filesAS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 1: Written: – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 2: Written: Drama and Nonliterary Text Study – Past Paper – Summer 2023
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 1: Written: – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 2: Written: Drama and Nonliterary Text Study – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
4 filesAS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 1: Written: – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 2: Written: Drama and Nonliterary Text Study – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 1: Written: – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing – Past Paper – Summer 2022
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 2: Written: Drama and Nonliterary Text Study – Past Paper – Summer 2022
Summer 2019
4 filesAS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 2: Written: Drama and Nonliterary Text Study – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 1: Written: – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 2: Written: Drama and Nonliterary Text Study – Past Paper – Summer 2019
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 1: Written: – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing – Mark Scheme – Summer 2019
Summer 2018
4 filesAS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 2: Written: Drama and Nonliterary Text Study – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 1: Written: – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing – Past Paper – Summer 2018
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 1: Written: – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 2: Written: Drama and Nonliterary Text Study – Mark Scheme – Summer 2018
Summer 2017
4 filesAS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 2: Written: Drama and Nonliterary Text Study – Mark Scheme – Summer 2017
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 1: Written: – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing – Mark Scheme – Summer 2017
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 2: Written: Drama and Nonliterary Text Study – Past Paper – Summer 2017
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 1: Written: – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing – Past Paper – Summer 2017
Summer 2016
4 filesAS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 2: Written: Drama and Nonliterary Text Study – Mark Scheme – Summer 2016
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 1: Written: – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing – Mark Scheme – Summer 2016
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 2: Written: Drama and Nonliterary Text Study – Past Paper – Summer 2016
AS/A Level English Lang & Lit – Unit 1: Written: – Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing – Past Paper – Summer 2016
WJEC English Language and Literature: Where Linguistic Analysis Meets Literary Criticism
Exam Paper Structure
Comparative Analysis and Creative Writing (AS)
Drama and Nonliterary Text Study (A2)
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Specification Code | WJEC A Level Eng Lang & Lit |
| Qualification | AS/A Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E (A Level) / A–E (AS) |
| Assessment Type | 2 written exams |
| Tiers | None |
| Number Of Papers | 2 |
| Exam Duration | Varies by unit |
| Total Marks | Varies by unit |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Total Resources | 64 |
Key Topics in English Lang & Lit
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Compare | Identify similarities and differences using linguistic and literary frameworks |
| Analyse | Examine language and literary features systematically |
| Write | Produce an original piece in the specified genre |
| Comment | Explain the linguistic and stylistic choices in your creative work |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 80–90% |
| A | 70–79% |
| B | 60–69% |
| C | 50–59% |
| D | 40–49% |
| E | 30–39% |
⚠️ Boundaries vary by session. Check WJEC’s website for exact figures.
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