Question 5 (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Fill in the gap: Reveal feelings using 'show, don't ＿＿＿＿＿'
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Fill in the gap: Reveal feelings using 'show, don't ＿＿＿＿＿'
Answer: tell
Fill in the gap: Question 5 is worth ＿＿＿＿＿ marks
Answer: 40
Narrative vs descriptive writing
Narrative tells a story; descriptive paints a detailed picture of a moment or scene.
Show, don't tell
Reveal emotion through detail and action rather than stating it outright.
Sensory language
Language that appeals to the five senses — sight, sound, touch, smell and taste.
Figurative language
Metaphor, simile and personification used to create vivid images.
How should you open creative writing?
With an engaging hook — an action, image or intriguing detail.
How much should you plan?
About 10 minutes; AQA advises a maximum of two characters and one setting.
How are the marks split in Question 5?
24 for content & organisation (AO5) and 16 for technical accuracy (AO6).
How do you structure a description?
Use a clear structure — e.g. zoom in/out, or a shift of time or perspective.
Fill in the gap: Technical accuracy is assessed by AO＿＿＿＿＿
Answer: 6 (AO6)
Fill in the gap: Formal, grammatically correct English is called ＿＿＿＿＿ English
Answer: Standard
SPaG
Spelling, punctuation and grammar — assessed by AO6 (16 marks in each writing task).
Sentence forms
Simple, compound and complex sentences, used for variety and effect.
Standard English
Grammatically correct English expected in formal writing.
Range of punctuation
Using commas, semicolons, colons, dashes and brackets accurately.
How are SPaG marks awarded?
AO6 = 16 marks for accurate spelling, punctuation and varied sentences.
How do you reach the top SPaG level?
Accurate spelling/punctuation, ambitious vocabulary, and a full range of sentence forms.
Why vary your sentence lengths?
Short sentences create impact; longer ones add detail and flow.
What should you do in your last 5 minutes?
Proofread to catch spelling and punctuation errors.
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