Assessment Objectives Flashcards

Identify and interpret explicit and implicit information and ideas; select and synthesise evidence from different texts.

Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language and structure to achieve effects and influence readers, using relevant subject terminology to support views.

Compare writers’ ideas and perspectives, as well as how these are conveyed, across two or more texts.

Evaluate texts critically and support this with appropriate textual references.

Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, selecting and adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences; organise information and ideas using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion.

Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect, with accurate spelling and punctuation.

Demonstrate presentation skills in a formal setting (Spoken Language endorsement).

Listen and respond appropriately to questions and feedback (Spoken Language endorsement).

Use spoken Standard English effectively in speeches and presentations (Spoken Language endorsement).

AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4 are assessed in the written exams; AO5 and AO6 are assessed in writing tasks; AO7, AO8, AO9 are assessed separately in the Spoken Language endorsement.