Demonstrate expertise and creativity in using language appropriately for a variety of purposes and audiences, drawing on insights from linguistic and literary studies
AO4 (Marks out of 25)
Band 4
22-25
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Responds confidently and at top of band originality and flair. Skilfully handled writing which is completely fit for purpose. Sophisticated use of language at top end. Cohesive writing that works at bottom end. Engaging style with very clear and convincing ideas of audience and purpose. Firm control of technical aspects. Range of appropriate material from source which works entirely within new text
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19-21
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Confident adaptation. Sustained use of appropriate style. Approaching
fulfilment of aim. Content and style confidently selected for audience.
Convincing use of form with sustained evidence of audience and purpose being addressed. Technically accurate. Confident choice of source material which is convincingly used.
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Band 3
16-18
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Clear grasp of task with clear stylistic shaping evident. Successful language use for audience and purpose approaching a sense of style. Competent writing with few technical flaws. Effective register with clear choice of language to address audience and purpose. Occasional stylistic lapses. Source material is carefully selected but may be off-beam.
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13-15
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Expression generally clear and controlled. Definite if inconsistent use of
register. Suitable style adopted for task/genre. Some minor technical flaws. Awareness of audience and purpose but may not be totally consistent. Some stylistic lapses occur. Source material utilised competently but may miss some material in adaptation.
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Band 2
10-12
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Expression communicates ideas but lacks sophistication and flexibility. Some uncertainty about style; conscious if obvious shaping with a tendency to the simplistic at times. Some technical flaws but few basic errors. Audience and purpose not always wholly evident; reflected in choice of source material which may be partial or lacking in discrimination.
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7-9
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Style and approach not entirely convincing but there may be broad shaping for audience. Flaws in expression occur and there are likely to be frequent technical errors. May opt for over general approach which is not necessarily appropriate. Source material may be indiscriminately used.
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Band 1
4-6
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Superficial grasp of task; not secure and weak focus on audience and
purpose. Details are not thought through. Intrusive errors with naïve
expression likely to be evident; vocabulary may well be limited. Source
material poorly used.
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1-3
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Occasional glimpses of appropriate style. Intrusive basic errors. Short and unsuitable answer with occasional use of source material.
Frequent weaknesses of expression; major technical flaws. Brief writing with puzzling use of material or no use of source material.
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The Commentary Task
Select and apply relevant concepts and approaches from integrated linguistic study, using appropriate terminology and accurate coherent written expression
AO1 (Marks out of 15)
Band 4
13-15
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Use of framework(s) enhances and illuminates textual interpretation. Has a possible overview of the text through the framework(s). Engages closely with the purpose/ audience/meaning of the text; patterns fully appreciated. Possibly conceptual in use of framework(s). Fluent, cohesive writing
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11-12
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Coherent analysis through the framework(s); some thoughtful probing of features and patterns. Thoughtful engagement with text through framework(s) and details. Clear awareness of crafting evident through approach taken/framework(s) used. Fluent writing
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Band 3
9 -10
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Uses framework(s) to highlight reading. Describes significant features/patterns. Awareness of stylistic and linguistic features. Engages with text through explanation of features; possibly underdeveloped in places. Clear and appropriate writing
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7 - 8
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Uses a suitable framework(s). Evidence of some range. Sense of patterns may emerge in places; likely to be under-developed. May use different approaches for literary/linguistic study; able to distinguish between different features fairly accurately but may be
unable to comment on effect of features. Sound writing
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Band 2
5-6
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Identification through framework(s) shows some of writer’s choices within the text. List-like but sound ideas. Broad comments on effects and stylistic points. Shows awareness of shaping of material but may do so in simplistic fashion. Broad comments
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4
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Simplistic. Attempts to use framework(s) but likely to be limited; identifies some points; limited appreciation of features and/or patterns; some awareness of the focus of the text, descriptive approach that does not discuss how language works. Limited writing
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Band 1
3
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Lack of coherence in selection of ideas; little apparent planning with probably no use of framework(s). Implicit views of language use; Very few relevant ideas. Writing contains many flaws. Ideas and expression likely to be naive and vocabulary limited Little awareness. Possible framework misconceptions. Weak writing
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1-2
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No apparent direction. Very basic. Persistent misuse of terms. Frequent technical weaknesses
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