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What you get on this course
- Marking
- Reading and writing questions, each marked on the assessment objectives for that question, with an estimated grade from 9 to 1. Writing is marked on content and organisation (AO5) and on technical accuracy, including spelling, punctuation and grammar (AO6).
- Mock papers
- Mock papers for AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas are coming soon.
- Question bank
- Over 20 writing questions for each board. For reading questions, type or paste your own.
AQA GCSE English Language marking
AQA's two papers are marked question by question. Writing is marked on content and organisation (AO5) and technical accuracy (AO6). Question 1 on each paper (multiple choice, and true-or-false statements) is not offered.
Questions you can get marked
| Question | Marked on | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | ||
| Question 2: language analysisAO2 | AO2 | 8 |
| Question 3: structure for one effectAO2 | AO2 | 8 |
| Question 4: evaluate a statementAO4 | AO4 | 20 |
| Question 5: description or story openingAO5 (24) and AO6 (16) | AO5 (24) and AO6 (16) | 40 |
| Paper 2 | ||
| Question 2: summarise the differencesAO1 | AO1 | 8 |
| Question 3: language analysisAO2 | AO2 | 12 |
| Question 4: compare feelings and perspectivesAO3 | AO3 | 16 |
| Question 5: writing to present a viewpointAO5 (24) and AO6 (16) | AO5 (24) and AO6 (16) | 40 |
AQA mock papers
AQA English Language mock papers are coming soon.
Question bank
Over 20 writing questions: Paper 1 Question 5 and Paper 2 Question 5.
Edexcel GCSE English Language marking
Edexcel's Paper 1 is fiction and imaginative writing, and Paper 2 is non-fiction and transactional writing. The one- and two-mark retrieval questions are not marked.
Questions you can get marked
| Question | Marked on | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | ||
| Question 3: language and structureAO2 | AO2 | 6 |
| Question 4: evaluate the extractAO4 | AO4 | 15 |
| Question 5 or 6: imaginative writingAO5 (24) and AO6 (16) | AO5 (24) and AO6 (16) | 40 |
| Paper 2 | ||
| Question 3: language and structureAO2 | AO2 | 15 |
| Question 6: evaluateAO4 | AO4 | 15 |
| Question 7(a): similarities across both textsAO1 | AO1 | 6 |
| Question 7(b): compare ideas and perspectivesAO3 | AO3 | 14 |
| Question 8 or 9: transactional writingAO5 (24) and AO6 (16) | AO5 (24) and AO6 (16) | 40 |
Edexcel mock papers
Edexcel English Language mock papers are coming soon.
Question bank
Over 20 writing questions: imaginative writing (Paper 1) and transactional writing (Paper 2).
Eduqas GCSE English Language marking
Eduqas has two components, each with a reading section and a writing section. Component 2 Section B has two compulsory tasks, each marked separately. The short retrieval questions are not marked.
Questions you can get marked
| Question | Marked on | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Component 1 | ||
| Question 2: impressionsAO2 | AO2 | 5 |
| Question 3: how the writer uses languageAO2 | AO2 | 10 |
| Question 4: language and structureAO2 | AO2 | 10 |
| Question 5: to what extent do you agreeAO4 | AO4 | 10 |
| Section B: creative prose writingAO5 (24) and AO6 (16) | AO5 (24) and AO6 (16) | 40 |
| Component 2 | ||
| Question 1.2: how the writer tries to showAO2 | AO2 | 10 |
| Question 1.4: to what extent do you agreeAO4 | AO4 | 10 |
| Question 1.5: using both textsAO1 | AO1 | 4 |
| Question 1.6: compare both textsAO3 | AO3 | 10 |
| Questions 2.1 and 2.2: transactional or persuasive writingAO5 (12) and AO6 (8) for each task | AO5 (12) and AO6 (8) for each task | 20 each |
Eduqas mock papers
Eduqas English Language mock papers are coming soon.
Question bank
Over 20 writing questions: creative prose (Component 1) and transactional and persuasive writing (Component 2).
Which GCSE English Language exam boards does LitMarker cover?
AQA (8700), Pearson Edexcel (1EN0) and Eduqas (C700). Each has its own section on this page, with the questions that can be marked.
Does LitMarker mark reading questions as well as writing?
Yes. You can submit the language, structure, evaluation and comparison questions on each board, as well as the 40-mark writing tasks, and each is marked on the assessment objectives for that question. The short retrieval and multiple-choice questions are not marked: AQA Question 1 on each paper, Edexcel's one- and two-mark questions, and Eduqas Component 1 Question 1 and Component 2 Questions 1.1 and 1.3.
How is English Language writing marked?
Writing is marked on content and organisation (AO5) and technical accuracy (AO6), which includes spelling, punctuation and grammar. AQA and Edexcel writing tasks and Eduqas Component 1 Section B are out of 40. Each Eduqas Component 2 Section B task is out of 20.
Can I practise English Language writing questions?
Yes. The question bank has over 20 writing questions for each board: AQA Paper 1 Question 5 and Paper 2 Question 5, Edexcel imaginative and transactional writing, and Eduqas creative prose and transactional and persuasive writing. For reading questions, type or paste your own.
Are there GCSE English Language mock papers?
They are coming soon for AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas. Until then you can mark any writing question from the bank, or paste in the extract and question you are practising, and get a grade and feedback on every answer.
Do you mark English Literature too?
Yes. LitMarker marks GCSE English Literature for AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas, and A-Level and IGCSE English Literature. Each has its own page.
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