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OCR GCSE (J351)
Everything you need to revise for OCR GCSE English Language. Two examined components plus a spoken language endorsement.
The OCR GCSE English Language specification (J351) is designed to inspire and engage students through a wide range of texts and writing tasks. The qualification is assessed through two examined components, each worth 50% of the GCSE, plus a separately endorsed spoken language component.
| Component | Title | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Communicating Information and Ideas | 50% | 2 hours |
| 02 | Exploring Effects and Impact | 50% | 2 hours |
| 03 | Spoken Language Endorsement | Separate | N/A |
Non-fiction and literary non-fiction reading, plus writing to present information and ideas. Worth 50% of the GCSE.
Fiction and literary text reading, plus imaginative and creative writing. Worth 50% of the GCSE.
Separately reported endorsement for presenting, listening, and responding. Graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction.
Comprehensive guide to language and structural techniques you need for OCR English Language analysis.
OCR-specific writing guidance covering writing for real purposes, creative writing, and how to hit the top band.
Historical grade boundaries for OCR GCSE English Language. See the marks needed for each grade across past series.
Understanding the key skills assessed is essential for knowing what the marker is looking for. OCR English Language tests the following skills:
Retrieval and inference — Reading
Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas. Select and synthesise evidence from different texts.
Language analysis — Reading
Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support their views.
Comparison — Reading
Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed, across two or more texts.
Evaluation — Reading
Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textual references.
Content and organisation — Writing
Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences. Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion of texts.
Technical accuracy — Writing
Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation.
Presenting — Spoken Language
Demonstrate presentation skills in a formal setting.
Listening and responding — Spoken Language
Listen and respond appropriately to spoken language, including to questions and feedback on presentations.
Standard English — Spoken Language
Use spoken Standard English effectively in speeches and presentations.
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