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AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2: Practise Mock Exam / Specimen Paper (FREE!)
Subject: English
Age range: 14-16
Resource type: Assessment and revision
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21 May 2024
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Here’s a full sample paper created for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives). The overall topic is ‘Travel and Exploration’. Text A is an extract from Isabella Bird’s ‘Unbeaten Tracks in Japan’; Text B is an excerpt from Captain Scott’s Diaries in Antarctica.
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A-level English Language 7702 Non-exam assessment: Language in Action 7702/C For teaching from September 2015 . For assessment from June 2017 . Introduction There are many different approaches to the Language Investigation NEA task and no one-size-fits-all advice to be offered, but this sample Language Investigation extract offers some examples of
The aim of this area of study is to allow students to explore and analyse language data independently and develop and reflect upon their own writing expertise. It requires students to carry out two different kinds of individual research: a piece of original writing and commentary (750 words each). Students can choose to pursue a study of spoken ...
a language investigation (2,000 words, excluding data and quotations) a piece of original writing and commentary (750 words each, excluding quotations) Overall, the NEA forms 20% of the overall marks of the A-level. The language investigation is marked out of 50 and the original writing and commentary out of 50 (25 for each).
AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723). Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M 15 6EX. NEA Student response with commentary A-level English Language and Literature Making Connections: non-exam assessment
The student engages with different possible readings and responses in an assured manner. A variety of critical views are perceptively employed to progress the argument and critical material is well-integrated. Interpretations over time are considered. This essay demonstrates the qualities typical of a Band 5 response.
Past papers. Mark schemes. Revision notes, past papers and practice questions for AQA A Level English Language, written by our expert team of teachers and examiners.
The non-exam assessment (NEA) for the A-level specification only is 'Language in Action', and consists of an investigation, original writing and a commentary. Visit aqa.org.uk/7702 for detailed information about all aspects of NEA administration. The head of the school or college is responsible for making sure that NEA is conducted in line with ...
AS and A-level. English Language (7701, 7702) Assessment resources. AS and A-level English Language. 7701, 7702. Specification. Planning resources. Teaching resources. Assessment resources.
AS and A-level English Language. 7701, 7702. Find all the information, support and resources you need to deliver our specification. Teaching from: September 2015. Exams from: June 2016 (AS), June 2017 (A-level) QAN code: AS: 601/4846/9, A: 601/4640/.
written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes. 100 marks. 40% of A-level. Questions. Section A - Diversity and Change. One question from a choice of two: Either: an evaluative essay on language diversity (30 marks) Or: an evaluative essay on language change (30 marks) Section B - Language Discourses.
A Level English Language AQA - Topics. Basics. Language Level 6: Discourse. Language Level 5: Pragmatics. Language Level 4: Graphology. Language Level 3: Phonetics, Phonology and Prosodics. Language Level 2: Grammar. Language Level 1: Lexis and Semantics. Language Use and Language Users.
A Level English Language NEA A* Examples. Example coursework for both tasks in A Level English Language. Includes two full pieces of coursework & the data used to produce them. This language investigation & directed writing with commentary was submitted to AQA in summer 2017 and awarded an A*. This makes it the perfect example to show students ...
Overview of what you need to do for coursework. Step 1: choosing a genre. Step 2: doing an initial outline of your coursework. Step 3: research and how to use your style models. Step 4: planning & writing 1st drafts of your 2. pieces. Step 5: First draft of commentary - do's and don'ts. What we're going to look at cont'd.
Paper 1: Telling stories. Marked answers from students for questions from the June 2022 exams. Supporting commentary is provided to help you understand how marks are awarded and how students can improve performance. Version 1.0 September 2023.
Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level): Paper 1 Language, the individual and society - June 2022. Published 14 Jul 2023. Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level): Paper 1 Language, the individual and society - June 2022. Published 14 Jul 2023. Examiner report (AS): Paper 2 Language varieties - June 2022.
Making Connections is the non-exam assessment (NEA) component of our A-level English Language and Literature specification. Making Connections focuses on language use in different types of text and requires students to make active connections between a literary text and some non-literary material. The NEA offers students the opportunity to ...
Non Examined Assessment Referencing Guide and Example Bibliography ... A Level English Language and Literature: Course Outline • You will be studying a range of literary (i.e. prose fiction, drama and poetry) and non- ... • Close reading of a text from the AQA Anthology: Poetic Voices, analyzing forms and functions of poetic voice
A-level English Language and Literature. 7707. Find all the information, support and resources you need to deliver our specification. Teaching from: September 2015. Exams from: June 2017. QAN code: 601/4641/2.
A Level English Language NEA A* Examples. Example coursework for both tasks in A Level English Language. Includes two full pieces of coursework & the data used to produce them. This language investigation & directed writing with commentary was submitted to AQA in summer 2017 and awarded an A*. This makes it the perfect example to show students ...
0.5 Language Course-Unit requirement O Need help with one- and twœtalled hypothesis please! The Snazzy, grand Spanking New Year g (2013-2014) Thread ... AQA Subject: A-level English Language Keywords: A-level English Language; 7702; SQP; 77021; ; ; Specimen insert - Text A
For OxfordAQA A-level English Language, the task is an investigation into an aspect of language use that students can explore in detail. When selecting the type of language use, this could arise from an area of study from the course. For example, students could decide to explore ways that power is exerted in spoken
The pack contains exemplar student portfolios for GCE A level English Language Coursework - Crafting Language. These portfolios have been adapted from coursework responses to the 2008 legacy specification, using two students' creative pieces and commentaries for the creation of one new portfolio.
Age range: 14-16. Resource type: Assessment and revision. File previews. pdf, 11.98 MB. pptx, 3.79 MB. pdf, 126.07 KB. Here's a full sample paper created for AQA GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives). The overall topic is 'Travel and Exploration'. Text A is an extract from Isabella Bird's 'Unbeaten ...
A level English Literature coursework. Summary of key guidance. We offer an optional coursework advisory service (CAS) if you wish to receive guidance on choosing texts and titles for the coursework component. You are not allocated an individual coursework advisor. You submit your texts and titles to CAS if you would like guidance.