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What do the AQA English Language writing objectives AO5 and AO6 reward?: AO5: communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively, matching tone, style and register to form, purpose and audience, and organise ideas with structural and grammatical features. AO6: a range of vocabulary and sentence structures with accurate spelling and punctuation.
How are the 40 Section B writing marks split?: 24 marks for content and organisation (AO5) and 16 for technical accuracy (AO6), on both papers.
What does Paper 1 Question 5 require?: One piece of descriptive or narrative writing, from a choice of tasks linked in theme to the reading source. It is an original piece, not a continuation of the extract.
What does Paper 2 Question 5 require?: Writing to present a viewpoint on the Section A theme, in a specified form such as an article, letter or speech, for a given audience and purpose.
What conventions does a newspaper or magazine article need?: A headline and often a subheading, an opening that hooks the reader, clearly paragraphed points, and a register suited to its readership.

Which persuasive devices suit Paper 2 viewpoint writing?: Rhetorical questions, direct address, a counter-argument then rebuttal, facts and anecdotes, the rule of three, and a deliberate tone, all serving a clear viewpoint.
What makes a strong piece of descriptive writing?: A clear shape (hook, development, turning point, ending), precise vocabulary and sensory detail, and varied sentence structures, rather than sheer length.
What is the effect of the rule of three?: A list of three items or phrases sounds complete and memorable, adding emphasis and rhythm to an argument or description.
What is the effect of a short sentence after several long ones?: It stops the reader abruptly, giving the idea emphasis and often creating tension or a sense of finality.
What is a counter-argument, and why include one?: An opposing view that you state and then rebut. It makes your argument seem fair and considered, and so more convincing.