English Language

Assessment

Paper 1: Language, the individual and society 40 % of A Level Section A Two texts (one contemporary and one older text) linked by topic or theme Section B A discursive essay on children’s language development. Paper 2: Language diversity and change 40 % of A Level Section A Evaluative essay from a choice of two on diversity and change Section B Analysis of two linked texts and directed creative writing task Non-exam assessment 20% of A level Students produce