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Our press release is also here on this page in the right hand column.
NAWE will be part of a joint response with other English subject governing bodies. Thank you to all NAWE members who helped try and save the qualification this year.
Here is a link from the English and Media Centre blog who are featuring a posting by a current English A level student in their own response.
The student explains why it's such a brilliant course and what it offers that makes it so valuable, not only in terms of the experiences it provides but also in relation to GCSE and future life.
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 AS and A-level English Language- Specification
- Planning resources
- Teaching resources
- Assessment resources
- Introduction
Specification at a glance- 3.1 Language and the individual
- 3.2 Language varieties
- 4.1 Language, the individual and society
- 4.2 Language diversity and change
- 4.3 Language in action
- Scheme of assessment
- Non-exam assessment administration (A-level only)
- General administration
 These qualifications are linear. Linear means that students will sit all the AS exams at the end of their AS course and all the A-level exams at the end of their A-level course. Subject content- 3.1.1 Textual variations and representations
- 3.2.1 Language diversity
- 3.2.3 Writing skills
- Component 1 – 3.1.2 Methods of language analysis
- Component 2 – 3.2.2 Methods of language analysis
Assessments | Paper 1: Language and the Individual | | | | | | Two texts, linked by topic or theme. |  | Paper 2: Language Varieties | | | | | | A discursive essay on language diversity, with a choice of two questions (30 marks) A directed writing task on attitudes to language (40 marks) | - 4.1.1 Textual variations and representations
- 4.1.3 Children’s language development
- 4.2.1 Language diversity and change
- 4.2.3 Language discourses
- 4.2.4 Writing skills
- 4.3.1 Language Investigation
- 4.3.2 Original writing
- Component 1 – 4.1.2 Methods of language analysis
- Component 2 – 4.2.2 Methods of language analysis
- Component 3 – 4.3.3 Methods of language analysis
| Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society | | | | | Two texts (one contemporary and one older text) linked by topic or theme. A discursive essay on children’s language development, with a choice of two questions where the data provided will focus on spoken, written or multimodal language (30 marks) | | Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change | | | | | One question from a choice of two: an evaluative essay on language diversity (30 marks) an evaluative essay on language change (30 marks) Two texts about a topic linked to the study of diversity and change. | | Non-exam assessment: Language in Action | | | | | | Students produce: |  Paper 2: Creative WritingWriting non fiction... |
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Original writing. Students will produce one piece of original writing based on one of the following three areas: The Power of Persuasion; The Power of Storytelling; The Power of Information; and one accompanying commentary. In preparation for the writing, students will study a range of style models before selecting and analysing one style model ...
The last examinations for AS and A-level Creative Writing will be in summer 2018. The DfE’s guidance and Ofqual’s principles required reformed A-levels to avoid overlap with other subjects, have clearly defined and rigorous content, and be right for progression to Higher Education.
The variety of assessment styles used, such as re-creative writing, commentary writing, discursive essays and research-based investigative writing, allows students to develop a wide range of skills.
Writing skills; Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities; Assessed. 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)
Aspiring authors, playwrights and poets are going to be offered an A-level in creative writing, which is claimed to be the first of its kind in the UK. The AQA exam board says it will offer...
The maximum mark for this paper is 80. There are 40 marks for Section A and 40 marks for Section B. You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your answers. You will be assessed on the quality of your reading in Section A.
Creative Writing in A level English Literature. Andrew Green, School of Sport & Education, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH. Tel: 01895 267157. Email: [email protected]. Abstract. This is a time of change and real development for creative writing at A level.
The NEA requires students to produce two different kinds of work: 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.
1 Introduction 5. 1.1 Why choose AQA for AS and A-level English. Literature B 5. 1.2 Support and resources to help you teach 6. 2 Specification at a glance 8. 2.1 AS 8. 2.2 A-level 9. 3 Subject content – AS 13. 3.1 Literary genres 14. 4 Subject content – A-level 19.
Macbeth and Adam and Eve. Gender. Macbeth and Oedipus. Essays. Lady Macbeth as powerful. Macbeth as a strong man. Macbeth and Gender. Macbeth and Ambition. Revision Essay Titles.