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Original Writing

Use terminology as a route into interpretation when revising Original Writing in Non-exam assessment Language in Action. This topic asks students to connect linguistic terminology with purposeful evidence, so revision should move between close language analysis, contextual interpretation and the demands of AQA A-Level English Language 7702. Core subtopics include Original writing areas, Original writing portfolio evidence, and the linked learning objectives include Analyse one style model in detail; Evaluate the effectiveness of the final piece of writing in the commentary; Evaluate the style model in the commentary; Evaluate the writing process in the commentary; Produce one accompanying commentary. Strong answers should identify precise features, explain how they operate in a specific text or data set, and then evaluate what those choices reveal about meaning, representation, audience, genre or mode. Avoid treating the topic as a list of definitions. Instead, practise building paragraphs that quote or describe evidence, name the relevant method, explain the effect, and connect the point to the question focus. This keeps revision exam-facing while still respecting the official curriculum hierarchy.

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AqaA LevelEnglish LanguageNon-exam assessment Language in Action

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Original writing areas10 objectives
  • Produce original writing based on The Power of Persuasion.
  • Produce original writing based on The Power of Storytelling.
  • Produce original writing based on The Power of Information.
  • Produce one accompanying commentary.
  • Study a range of style models before selecting one style model.
  • Analyse one style model in detail.
  • Use style-model research to inform the original writing.
  • Evaluate the style model in the commentary.
  • Evaluate the writing process in the commentary.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the final piece of writing in the commentary.
Original writing portfolio evidence4 objectives
  • Include a piece of original writing in the submitted folder.
  • Include an annotated style model in the submitted folder.
  • Include a reflective commentary in the submitted folder.
  • Include paper and web-based references in the submitted folder.

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original writingpersuasionstorytellinginformationcommentaryProducestyle modelStudyAnalysestyleEvaluate

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  • Original writing areas exam tip 1: Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to produce original writing based on The Power of Persuasion..
  • Original writing areas exam tip 1: Write the method before the answer so the examiner can follow each step. Apply this to produce original writing based on The Power of Storytelling..

Common mistakes

  • Original writing areas common mistake 1: Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Original writing areas.
  • Original writing areas common mistake 1: Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Original writing areas.

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