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Original Writing and Commentary Example NEA
Subject: English
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Example coursework for both tasks in A Level English Language. Includes two full pieces of coursework & the data used to produce them. This language investigation & directed writing with commentary was submitted to AQA in summer 2017 and awarded an A*. This makes it the perfect example to show students what is required of them in the NEA. Why it works: * Shows how to use current A Level study as a toolkit to study language * Demonstrates how to organise & structure the write-up * Example of the level of analysis & interpretation needed for highest grades * Can be reworked as a template for *your* future (brilliant!) NEA Follow my twitter to stay updated with more essential free resources and news - @astarlevels [Check out my shop for more essays and revision resources!](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/astarlevels)
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- What representation did you intend to create?
- What purpose does the language level that you have employed serve?
- Ensure that you make a comments on the way the audience, writer and subjected are positioned along the way.
- When you are analysing your work, it is important to consider a range of language levels. Avoid just focusing on the ones you feel most confident with using. A good spread of language levels that are appropriate and meaningful to justifying your ideas is better than repeating the same ones constantly.
- You need to contextualise your own piece of work. Ensure that you comment on the purpose, form, topic, audience and how the subject is being represented. Do not generalise here. You need to be very specific. Generalisations will not help you reach high marks.
- You also need to introduce your style model. Why have you selected it? How does it relate to your own original writing piece?
"My style model is in the genre of a dramatic monologue. There are different sections in the text with scene changes indicated by 'Go to Black' or 'Fade.' The monologue explores a character who is not fully self-aware and I have reflected this in my Original Writing piece... My monologue is similar to Bennett's in many ways, whilst also having differences..."
- Remember that you need to integrate linguistic description where possible, e.g. The pre-modifying attributive adjective ‘gold’ used within the noun phrase ‘the gold star’ is used to represent it as ….
- Once you have commented on your own piece of work, you then need to make sure that you make connections to the style model. It might also be the case that there are marked differences in how you have used the language levels. This is equally acceptable but you need to explain why, as this will enable you to discuss contextual factors shaping the production.
- Remember that you need to engage in meanings. Think about the way the linguistic strategies and language levels used create a representation.
- Adopt an interwoven comparison throughout rather than writing about the style model and your own production piece in isolation.
- Referring to the assessment criteria, you will note that it asks you to ‘guide’ the reader through. You will need to develop a coherent line of thought here. In order to guarantee this, you need to avoid leading with A01 features and instead developing topic sentences that enable the reader to understand the connections and points of comparisons being made.
- Both the style model and original writing piece employ … but to create different representations…
- Within the style model, it utilises … which has been imitated in my original writing piece to …
- Throughout the style model there is use of …. This is mirrored in my original writing piece … so that the subject of … is represented …
- Whilst the style model utilises …. To represent the subject as … I have employed them in a different way so that the topic can be represented as …
- Ensure that you refer closely to your style model by quoting specific examples from it. Likewise, you will need to do the same with your own original writing piece. If you provide no evidence, credit for A01 features cannot be given regardless of how vast a range of features you have employed.
"As monologues are spoken, it is important to represent speech. Bennett employs ellipsis to make it sound spontaneous and realistic. For example, Marjory says 'Said it was Rawdon anyway." This has been imitated in my own original writing piece through..."
- Overall, my original writing piece employs a range of language levels that are similar to my style model to represent the subject as …
- Emulate / Mirror / Employ / Reflected / Imitated / Utilised / Mimics / Aligns /
- Represents / Portrays / Illustrates / Illuminates / Conveys
- The audience are positioned / This positions the audience to …
- Both / Equally / Similarly / In the same way / Using the style model, I have …
- Whereas / In contrast / Unlike / Alternatively / On the other hand
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A-level English Language 7702 Non-exam assessment: Language in Action 7702/C For teaching from September 2015 . For assessment from June 2017 . Introduction There are many different approaches to the Language Investigation NEA task and no one-size-fits-all advice to be offered, but this sample Language Investigation extract offers some examples of
The student engages with different possible readings and responses in an assured manner. A variety of critical views are perceptively employed to progress the argument and critical material is well-integrated. Interpretations over time are considered. This essay demonstrates the qualities typical of a Band 5 response.
The aim of this area of study is to allow students to explore and analyse language data independently and develop and reflect upon their own writing expertise. It requires students to carry out two different kinds of individual research: a piece of original writing and commentary (750 words each). Students can choose to pursue a study of spoken ...
A language investigation is a student-led enquiry into an aspect of language. The choice of topic is free ; it doesn't have to arise from a taught area of the course (such as child language or regional variation, for e xample) but will need to be about some aspect of English language use.
Aqa english language coursework example. Writing coursework can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to subjects like AQA English Language. The coursework often requires in-depth research, critical analysis, and the ability to articulate thoughts effectively. Students may find themselves grappling with various aspects such as ...
File previews. zip, 124.17 KB. I wrote this piece for my 2019 English Language A-Level, for the language investigation part of the coursework on the AQA exam board. After grading and moderation it recieved 50/50 marks. I was also awarded my sixth forms Dylan-Thomas award for it. It is an investigation into the differences in language used by ...
I achieved an A* at A-level for English Language (exam board: AQA) and also an A* for my coursework. Language Investigation : 'An investigation of diachronic language change in football reports since the 1980s' - includes issues such as racism and the development of political correctness. The focal point of this investigation was to monitor ...
An introduction to the AQA English Language A Level Investigation
Example coursework for both tasks in A Level English Language. Includes two full pieces of coursework & the data used to produce them. This language investigation & directed writing with commentary was submitted to AQA in summer 2017 and awarded an A*. This makes it the perfect example to show students what is required of them in the NEA.
The non-exam assessment (NEA) for the A-level specification only is 'Language in Action', and consists of an investigation, original writing and a commentary. Visit aqa.org.uk/7702 for detailed information about all aspects of NEA administration. The head of the school or college is responsible for making sure that NEA is conducted in line with ...
1. As part of your planning for the Original Writing, you will have have selected a style model and looked at the linguistic strategies that it uses. In order to write a successful commentary, analyse the language levels used in your style model. Highlight them in different colours, e.g. red = syntax, green = word classes.
AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723). Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M 15 6EX. NEA Student response with commentary A-level English Language and Literature Making Connections: non-exam assessment
2. Showing 23 results for example responses. Reset search. AQA | Non-exam assessment guide: Spoken language endorsement Promoted. Published 30 Oct 2015. Results snapshot - November 2023 New. Published 23 Feb 2024 | PDF | 2 MB. Examiner report: Paper 2 Writers' viewpoints and perspectives - November 2022. Published 31 Oct 2023 | PDF | 178 KB.
Important Course Specifics: The course will run over two years and will include mock examinations towards the end of year 12, term four of Yr 13 and then terminal examinations in June 2020. In addition, you will need to have done sufficient reading before you start planning your NEA coursework at the end of Yr12.
The title should aim to highlight specific areas of language usage. For example: • 'An investigation into power strategies used by politicians during an election campaign'. • 'An examination of a child's writing aged 6, 7 and 8 years old'. • 'An exploration of male and female language use within social media communication'.
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