A LEVEL ENGLISH

LANGUAGE
FOR TEACHING FROM 2015
SUMMER 2022 EXAMINATIONS

AS COMPONENT 2 OER MATERIAL

(ANNOTATED)

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 QUESTION 1 - EXAMPLE 1

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grammar

can't reward lexical field when only one eg given

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Some points supported by textual references

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Sensible analysis of contextual factors

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Sensible connections between texts

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Simple discussion of the construction of meaning

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significant issues with expression but does make a number of valid points about concepts
ocassionally quite insightful regarding contexts. Some terms but little overview. some
straightforward comparison.
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explanation too vague

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explanation too vague

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explanation too vague

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use of spoken conversation theory is a little forced.

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Some valid analysis of contextual factors

Some links made between texts

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Generally clear discussion of the construction of meaning

Some sensible discussion with apt support, some sensible 9

context and clear discussion of meaning, sensible connections,
f ocused overview. AO2 - 5 AO3 - 5 AO4 - 6
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Confident analysis and evaluation of contextual factors

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Secure on concepts and issues, consistent support. Secure on contexts, thorough on
meaning. Sensible connections, f ocused overview. AO2 - 8 AO3 - 7 AO4 - 7
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Basic expression with some accuracy - sentences needed breaking down

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losing control of tenses here

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Very short and in need of more effective punctuation.

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A creative idea which isn't fully
realised. some attempts to engage.
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Basic expression with some accuracy

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losing control of tenses here

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Limited attempt to link form and structure to content

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Limited creativity losing control of tenses here

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Some attempt to match form and structure to content

Some attempts to craft, but expression is mostly basic though largely accurate. Some confusion
with tenses in places. A few engaging moments.

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Limited evaluation
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Some valid analysis of contextual factors
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Some valid contextualisation in terms of discussion of audience, but discussion of meaning
is undeveloped and evaluation is inconsistent. Some linguistic knowledge.
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Some creativity

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Confident and original expression

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A few slips of spelling apart, this is a highly engaging piece of writing with significant
creativty. Original and well crafted, with a particularly skilful use of stimulus material.
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Effective discussion and evaluation, with some productive discussion of the construction of
meaning. Some terms, but this is where
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this piece could have been improved.