English Language Paper One:

Question Two—AO2 Language

Level 4

Detailed, perceptive

analysis

7-8 marks

AO2: Shows detailed and perceptive understanding of linguistic features:

• Analyses the effects of the writer’s choice of language features.

• Selects a judicious range of examples.

• Makes sophisticated and accurate use of subject terminology.

Level 3

Clear, relevant ex-

planation

5-6 marks

AO2: Shows clear understanding of linguistic features:

• Explains clearly the effects of the writer’s choice of language features.

• Selects a range of relevant examples.

• Makes clear and accurate use of subject terminology.

Level 2

Some understand-

ing and comment

3-4 marks

AO2: Shows some understanding of linguistic features:

• Attempts to comment on the effect of language features.

• Selects some appropriate examples.

• Makes some use of subject terminology, mainly appropriately.

Level 1

Simple, limited

comment

1-2 marks

AO2: Shows simple awareness of linguistic features:

• Offers simple comment on the effect of language features.

• Selects simple references or examples.

• Makes simple use of subject terminology, not always appropriately.

Question Three—AO2 Structure

Level 4

Detailed, perceptive

analysis

7-8 marks

AO2: Shows detailed and perceptive understanding of structural features:

• Analyses the effects of the writer’s choice of structural features.

• Selects a judicious range of examples.

• Makes sophisticated and accurate use of subject terminology.

Level 3

Clear, relevant ex-

planation

5-6 marks

AO2: Shows clear understanding of structural features:

• Explains clearly the effects of the writer’s choice of structural features.

• Selects a range of relevant examples.

• Makes clear and accurate use of subject terminology.

Level 2

Some understand-

ing and comment

3-4 marks

AO2: Shows some understanding of structural features:

• Attempts to comment on the effect of structural features.

• Selects some appropriate examples.

• Makes some use of subject terminology, mainly appropriately.

Level 1

Simple, limited

comment

1-2 marks

AO2: Shows simple awareness of structural features:

• Offers simple comment on the effect of structural features.

• Selects simple references or examples.

• Makes simple use of subject terminology, not always appropriately.

English Language Paper One:

Question Four—AO4

Level 4

Perceptive, detailed

evaluation

16-20 marks

Evaluates critically and in detail the effect(s) on the reader.

Shows perceptive understanding of writer’s methods.

Selects a judicious range of textual detail.

Develops a convincing and critical response to the focus of the statement

Level 3

Clear, relevant eval-

uation

11-15 marks

Evaluates clearly the effect(s) on the reader.

Shows clear understanding of writer’s methods.

Selects a range of relevant textual references.

Makes a clear and relevant response to the focus of the statement

Level 2

Some evaluation

6-10 marks

Makes some evaluative comment(s) on effect(s) on the reader.

Shows some understanding of writer’s methods.

Selects some appropriate textual reference(s).

Makes some response to the focus of the statement.

Level 1

Simple, limited

evaluation

1-5 marks

Makes simple, limited evaluative comment(s) on effect(s) on reader.

Shows limited understanding of writer’s methods.

Selects simple, limited textual reference(s).

Makes a simple, limited response to the focus of the statement

Q1) I must identify and interpret explicit information and ideas.

Q1) I must identify and interpret implicit information and ideas.

Q2) I must select relevant quotations to support my ideas.

Q2) I must use subject terminology accurately within my answer.

Q2) I must analyse the effect of the writer’s language choices.

Q3) I must select relevant textual references to support my ideas.

Q3) I must use subject terminology accurately within my answer.

Q3) I must analyse the effect of the writer’s structural choices.

Q4) I must evaluate the effectiveness of a text.

Q4) I must offer examples from the text to support my ideas.

Q4) I must analyse the effect of the writer’s linguistic and structural choices.

Q4) I must select relevant quotations from the text.

General) I must develop a range of points in my answers.

General) I must develop my points in more detail.

General) I must work on my pace and timings to complete the paper.

General) I must develop a strategy in order to maximise my marks on this paper.

Paper One Section A:

Revision Targets:

English Language Paper One:

Question Five—AO5/AO6

AO5—Level 4 – 19-24 marks Content: Communication is convincing and compelling throughout; the choice of tone style and register is assuredly

matched to purpose, form and reader; manipulative, subtle and increasingly abstract; uses an extensive and ambitious

vocabulary with sustained crafting of linguistic devices. Organisation: Writing is highly structured and developed, incorporating a range of integrated and complex ideas;

uses fluently linked paragraphs with seamlessly integrated discourse markers; make varied and inventive use of struc-

tural features.

AO5—Level 3 – 13-18 marks Content: Communication is convincing; choice of tone, style and register consistently match purpose, form and read-

er; uses an extensive vocabulary with evidence of conscious crafting of linguistic devices. Organisation: Writing is structured and developed with a range of engaging complex ideas; use of paragraphs is con-

sistently coherent with integrated discourse markers; uses a range of structural features effectively.

AO5—Level 2 – 10-12 marks Content: Communication is consistently clear and effective; choice of tone, style and register matched to purpose,

form and reader; uses an increasingly sophisticated vocabulary and phrasing, chosen for effect with a range of appro-

priate linguistic devices. Organisation: Writing is engaging using a range of detailed connected ideas; uses coherent paragraphs with integrat-

ed discourse markers. Make effective use of structural features. AO5—Level 2 – 7-9 Content: Communication is clear; my choice of tone, style and register is generally matched to purpose, form and

reader; vocabulary is clearly chosen for effect. Makes successful use of linguistic devices. Organisation: Writing is engaging with a range of connected idea; usually uses coherent paragraphs with range of

discourse markers. Usually makes effective use of structural features

AO5—Level 1 – 4-6 marks Content: Communication is mostly successful; tries to match purpose, form and reader; has some control of register;

thinks about my vocabulary and makes some use of linguistic devices. Organisation: Use an increasing variety of linked and relevant ideas; makes some use of paragraphs and some use of

discourse markers; uses some structural features.

AO5—Level 1 – 1-3 marks Content: Communicates with some success; tries to match purpose, form and reader; tries to control register ; tries

to vary vocabulary and uses some linguistic devices. Organisation: Uses some linked and relevant ideas; tries to write in paragraphs with some discourse markers; tries

to use structural features.

AO6—Level 4 – 13-16 marks

Consistently uses sentence structures and vocabulary to achieve effective control of meaning and vocabulary to

achieve effective control of meaning. Punctuates and spells with consistent accuracy.

AO6—Level 3 – 9-12 marks

Uses a considerable range of sentence structures and vocabulary to achieve general control of meaning. Punctuates

and spells with considerable accuracy.

AO6—Level 2 – 5-8 marks

Uses a reasonable range of sentence structures and vocabulary and meaning is not hindered by any errors. Punctuates

and spells with reasonable accuracy.

AO6—Level 1 – 1-4 marks

Occasional use of Standard English with limited control of agreement. Accurate basic spelling. Simple use of vocabu-

lary. Some evidence of conscious punctuation.

English Language Paper One:

Question Five—AO5/AO6:

AO5) I must communicate clearly and convincingly.

AO5) I must match tone, style and register to purpose, form and audience.

AO5) I must use a wide range of vocabulary.

AO5) I must use linguistic devices in my work.

AO5) I must write in an engaging way using connected ideas.

AO5) I must use paragraphs.

AO5) I must use discourse markers throughout my writing.

AO5) I must make use of structural features in my work.

AO6) I must mark sentences accurately.

AO6) I must use a range of punctuation accurately.

AO6) I must use a variety of sentences structures.

AO6) I must write in standard English.

AO6) I must be accurate in my spelling of basic words.

AO6) I must be accurate in my spelling of complex words.

General) I must make my handwriting legible.

General) I must give myself enough time to complete this section in detail.

Revision Targets:

English Language Paper Two:

Question Two—AO1:

Level 4

Perceptive sum-

mary

7-8 marks

Shows perceptive synthesis and interpretation of both texts:

Makes perceptive inferences from both texts.

Makes judicious references/use of textual detail relevant to the focus of the question.

Statements show perceptive differences between texts.

Level 3

Clear, relevant

summary

5-6 marks

Shows clear synthesis and interpretation of both texts:

Makes clear inferences from both texts.

Selects clear references/textual detail relevant to the focus of the question.

Statements show clear differences between texts.

Level 2

Some attempts at

summary

3-4 marks

Shows some interpretation from one/both texts:

Attempts some inference(s) from one/both texts.

Selects some appropriate references/textual detail from one/both texts.

Statements show some difference(s) between texts.

Level 1

Simple, limited

summary

1-2 marks

Shows simple awareness from one/both texts: Offers paraphrase rather than inference .

Makes simple reference/textual details from one/both texts.

Statements show simple difference between texts.

Question Three—AO2:

Level 4

Detailed, percep-

tive analysis

10-12 marks

Shows detailed and perceptive understanding of language:

Analyses the effects of the writer’s choices of language.

Selects a judicious range of textual detail.

Makes sophisticated and accurate use of subject terminology

Level 3

Clear, relevant ex-

planation

7-9 marks

Shows clear understanding of language:

Explains clearly the effects of the writer’s choices of language.

Selects a range of relevant textual detail.

Makes clear and accurate use of subject terminology

Level 2

Some understand-

ing and comment

4-6 marks

Shows some understanding of language:

Attempts to comment on the effect of language. Selects some appropriate textual detail.

Makes some use of subject terminology, mainly appropriately

Level 1

Simple, limited

comment

1-3 marks

Shows simple awareness of language:

Offers simple comment on the effects of language.

Selects simple references or textual details.

Makes simple use of subject terminology, not always appropriately.

English Language Paper Two:

Question Four —AO3:

Level 4

Perceptive, detailed

13-16 marks

Compares ideas and perspectives in a perceptive way :

Analyses how writers’ methods are used.

Selects a range of judicious supporting detail from both texts.

Shows a detailed understanding of the different ideas and perspectives in both texts

Level 3

Clear, relevant

9-12 marks

Compares ideas and perspectives in a clear and relevant way:

Explains clearly how writers’ methods are used.

Selects relevant detail to support from both texts. Shows a clear understanding of the different

ideas and perspectives in both texts

Level 2

Some, attempts

5-8 marks

Attempts to compare ideas and perspectives:

Makes some comment on how writers’ methods are used.

Selects some appropriate textual detail/references, not always supporting from one or both

texts.

Identifies some different ideas and perspectives

Level 1

Simple, limited

1-4 marks

Makes simple cross reference of ideas and perspectives:

Makes simple identification of writers’ methods.

Makes simple references/ textual details from one or both texts.

Shows simple awareness of ideas and/or perspectives

Q1) I must identify and interpret explicit information and ideas.

Q1) I must identify and interpret implicit information and ideas.

Q2) I must understand how to write a summary.

Q2) I must demonstrate detailed understanding by interpreting both texts.

Q2) I must show a clear understanding of the connections/differences between both texts.

Q2) I must select relevant quotations to support my response.

Q3) I must demonstrate clear understanding when analysing the effect of the writer’s choices in lan-guage and structure.

Q3) I must select relevant quotations to support my response.

Q3) I must use subject terminology accurately.

Q4) I must show detailed understanding by comparing ideas and perspectives.

Q4) I must show detailed understanding by analysing how methods are used to convey ideas and per-spectives.

Q4) I must select relevant quotations from both texts to support my ideas.

General) I must develop a range of points in my answers.

General) I must develop my points in more detail.

General) I must work on my pace and timings to complete the paper.

General) I must develop a strategy in order to maximise my marks on this paper.

Paper Two—Section A:

Revision Targets:

English Language Paper Two:

Question Five—AO5/AO6

AO5—Level 4 – 19-24 marks Content: Communication is convincing and compelling throughout; the choice of tone style and register is assuredly

matched to purpose, form and reader; manipulative, subtle and increasingly abstract; uses an extensive and ambitious

vocabulary with sustained crafting of linguistic devices. Organisation: Writing is highly structured and developed, incorporating a range of integrated and complex ideas;

uses fluently linked paragraphs with seamlessly integrated discourse markers; make varied and inventive use of struc-

tural features.

AO5—Level 3 – 13-18 marks Content: Communication is convincing; choice of tone, style and register consistently match purpose, form and read-

er; uses an extensive vocabulary with evidence of conscious crafting of linguistic devices. Organisation: Writing is structured and developed with a range of engaging complex ideas; use of paragraphs is con-

sistently coherent with integrated discourse markers; uses a range of structural features effectively.

AO5—Level 2 – 10-12 marks Content: Communication is consistently clear and effective; choice of tone, style and register matched to purpose,

form and reader; uses an increasingly sophisticated vocabulary and phrasing, chosen for effect with a range of appro-

priate linguistic devices. Organisation: Writing is engaging using a range of detailed connected ideas; uses coherent paragraphs with integrat-

ed discourse markers. Make effective use of structural features. AO5—Level 2 – 7-9 Content: Communication is clear; my choice of tone, style and register is generally matched to purpose, form and

reader; vocabulary is clearly chosen for effect. Makes successful use of linguistic devices. Organisation: Writing is engaging with a range of connected idea; usually uses coherent paragraphs with range of

discourse markers. Usually makes effective use of structural features

AO5—Level 1 – 4-6 marks Content: Communication is mostly successful; tries to match purpose, form and reader; has some control of register;

thinks about my vocabulary and makes some use of linguistic devices. Organisation: Use an increasing variety of linked and relevant ideas; makes some use of paragraphs and some use of

discourse markers; uses some structural features.

AO5—Level 1 – 1-3 marks Content: Communicates with some success; tries to match purpose, form and reader; tries to control register ; tries

to vary vocabulary and uses some linguistic devices. Organisation: Uses some linked and relevant ideas; tries to write in paragraphs with some discourse markers; tries

to use structural features.

AO6—Level 4 – 13-16 marks

Consistently uses sentence structures and vocabulary to achieve effective control of meaning and vocabulary to

achieve effective control of meaning. Punctuates and spells with consistent accuracy.

AO6—Level 3 – 9-12 marks

Uses a considerable range of sentence structures and vocabulary to achieve general control of meaning. Punctuates

and spells with considerable accuracy.

AO6—Level 2 – 5-8 marks

Uses a reasonable range of sentence structures and vocabulary and meaning is not hindered by any errors. Punctuates

and spells with reasonable accuracy.

AO6—Level 1 – 1-4 marks

Occasional use of Standard English with limited control of agreement. Accurate basic spelling. Simple use of vocabu-

lary. Some evidence of conscious punctuation.

English Language Paper Two:

Question Five—AO5/AO6:

AO5) I must communicate clearly and convincingly.

AO5) I must match tone, style and register to purpose, form and audience.

AO5) I must use a wide range of vocabulary.

AO5) I must use linguistic devices in my work.

AO5) I must write in an engaging way using connected ideas.

AO5) I must use paragraphs.

AO5) I must use discourse markers throughout my writing.

AO5) I must make use of structural features in my work.

AO6) I must mark sentences accurately.

AO6) I must use a range of punctuation accurately.

AO6) I must use a variety of sentences structures.

AO6) I must write in standard English.

AO6) I must be accurate in my spelling of basic words.

AO6) I must be accurate in my spelling of complex words.

General) I must make my handwriting legible.

General) I must give myself enough time to complete this section in detail.

Revision Targets: