AQA- English Language- How to Improve Your Grades

Question 1 (Reading- what do you understand about...)

·         Include QUOTATIONS from the texts

·         Write more- look at how many pages they give you and try to fill them.

·         ANALYSE what is being said in the article

·         Make sure you don’t mix up the READING and WRITING sections of the paper. You don’t need to be persuasive or anything in the READING section- you just need to analyse the texts.

·         Use the correct formality when writing- don’t use slang like ‘stuff’ and ‘gonna.’

Question 2 (Reading- explain how the headline and picture are effective...)

·         Include QUOTATIONS from the texts

·         Write more- look at how many pages they give you and try to fill them.

·         Look at the effect of the headline and picture

·         Use the correct formality when writing- don’t use slang like ‘stuff’ and ‘gonna.’

Question 3 (Reading- explain some thoughts and feelings...)

·         Include QUOTATIONS from the texts

·         Use CLOSE WORD ANALYSIS

·         Stick to the point-  thoughts and feelings

·         Use the correct formality when writing- don’t use slang like ‘stuff’ and ‘gonna.’

Question 4 (Reading- COMPARE how language is used...)

·         Link and compare the sources

·         Write more- look at how many pages they give you and try to fill them.

·         Include QUOTATIONS from the texts

·         Closely analyse and compare words and phrases

Question 5 (Writing- describe...)

·         Read the question CLOSELY to make sure you answer both parts of it

·         Use correct spellings

·         Show off a RANGE of linguistic devices- not just rhetorical questions

·         Attempt to write something- watch your timing in the exam.

Question 6 (Writing- persuade...)

·         Write more- look at how many pages they give you and try to fill them.

·         Show off a RANGE of linguistic devices- not just rhetorical questions

·         Remember you have to write to PERSUADE so you need to include lots of persuasive devices.