English Language Paper One: Question Two AO2 Language Detailed, perceptive analysis 7-8 marks Clear, relevant explanation 5-6 marks Some understanding and comment 3-4 marks comment 1-2 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. 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. 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. 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 Detailed, perceptive analysis 7-8 marks Clear, relevant explanation 5-6 marks Some understanding and comment 3-4 marks comment 1-2 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. 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. 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. 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 Perceptive, detailed evaluation 16-20 marks Clear, relevant evaluation 11-15 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 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 Some evaluation 6-10 marks evaluation 1-5 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. 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 Paper One Section A: 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. Revision Targets:
English Language Paper One: Question Five AO5/AO6 AO5 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 structural features. AO5 13-18 marks Content: Communication is convincing; choice of tone, style and register consistently match purpose, form and reader; 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 consistently coherent with integrated discourse markers; uses a range of structural features effectively. AO5 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 appropriate linguistic devices. Organisation: Writing is engaging using a range of detailed connected ideas; uses coherent paragraphs with integrated discourse markers. Make effective use of structural features. AO5 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 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 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 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 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 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 1-4 marks Occasional use of Standard English with limited control of agreement. Accurate basic spelling. Simple use of vocabulary. 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: Perceptive summary 7-8 marks Clear, relevant summary 5-6 marks Some attempts at summary 3-4 marks summary 1-2 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. 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. 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. 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: Detailed, perceptive 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 Clear, relevant explanation 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 7-9 marks Some understanding and comment 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 4-6 marks comment 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. 1-3 marks
English Language Paper Two: Question Four AO3: 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 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 Some, attempts 5-8 marks 1-4 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 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 Paper Two Section A: 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 language 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 perspectives. 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. Revision Targets:
English Language Paper Two: Question Five AO5/AO6 AO5 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 structural features. AO5 13-18 marks Content: Communication is convincing; choice of tone, style and register consistently match purpose, form and reader; 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 consistently coherent with integrated discourse markers; uses a range of structural features effectively. AO5 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 appropriate linguistic devices. Organisation: Writing is engaging using a range of detailed connected ideas; uses coherent paragraphs with integrated discourse markers. Make effective use of structural features. AO5 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 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 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 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 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 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 1-4 marks Occasional use of Standard English with limited control of agreement. Accurate basic spelling. Simple use of vocabulary. 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: