AO4 Evaluating Texts Flashcards

Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textual references.

Making justified judgements about how effectively ideas are presented and supported in a text.

Evidence from the text used to support your evaluation, such as quotes or specific examples.

Consider how well the writer conveys ideas, engages the reader, and achieves their purpose.

Assess how clearly and convincingly the writer presents their ideas.

Use precise and relevant examples from the text to justify your evaluation.

Evaluate how successfully the writer captures and maintains the reader's interest.

Judge how effectively the writer achieves their intended purpose, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

Use phrases like 'This is effective because...' or 'This could be improved by...' to express your judgement.

AO4 is worth 20 marks in Paper 1 Section A Question 4.