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AQA A-Level English Language exam tips

Original Writing exam tips

Study Original Writing with curriculum-aligned Exam Tips resources, practice links, and exam-focused support.

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Original Writing

AqaA LevelEnglish LanguageNon-exam assessment Language in Action

Exam tips

  • Plan your writing

    Spend time outlining your main arguments and supporting evidence before writing.

    A clear plan helps maintain focus and coherence in your persuasive writing, making your argument more compelling.

  • Plan Your Narrative

    Outline your story's structure before writing to ensure coherence.

    A clear plan helps maintain focus and enhances the overall flow of the narrative.

  • Use Varied Sentence Structures

    In your original writing, vary your sentence lengths and structures to maintain reader interest.

    This technique can enhance the flow of your writing and keep the audience engaged.

  • Plan Your Commentary

    Outline key points you want to discuss regarding your writing choices before drafting your commentary.

    A clear plan helps ensure that your commentary is focused and effectively supports your original writing.

  • Plan your writing

    Spend time outlining your ideas before you start writing.

    A clear plan helps ensure your writing is coherent and focused, making it easier for the reader to follow your argument.

  • Use textual evidence

    Support your analysis with specific examples from the text.

    Citing evidence strengthens your argument and demonstrates a clear understanding of the text.

  • Plan your writing carefully.

    Spend time outlining your ideas and structure before you start writing.

    A clear plan helps ensure your writing is coherent and focused, making it easier for readers to follow your argument or narrative.

  • Use specific examples

    When evaluating a style model, always refer to specific language features and their effects.

    Specific examples strengthen your argument and demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text.

  • Be specific in your commentary

    Use clear examples from your writing to illustrate your points.

    Specific examples strengthen your analysis and demonstrate a deeper understanding of your writing choices.

  • Use specific examples

    When evaluating your writing, refer to specific passages or techniques to support your claims.

    Specific examples strengthen your argument and demonstrate your understanding of the writing process.

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