English Language A-Level
Evidence-based commentary using linguistic terminology
What Evidence-based commentary using linguistic terminology means in English Language A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Supporting evaluative comments with precise evidence from both the style model and your own writing, using appropriate linguistic terminology to discuss choices such as register, syntax, lexis and discourse structure.
Topics that use Evidence-based commentary using linguistic terminology
- Original writing (AQA A-Level)
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- Folder completeness and organisation
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- Reflective awareness of the writing process
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- The Power of Storytelling
- Annotation as a planning and analytical tool
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